Restaurant inspections / School
Laura Ward Elementary
646 N Lawndale (3700w), Chicago 60624 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Apr 8, 2026
17
Inspections on record
9
Times passed
4
Times failed
Violations cited on Apr 8, 2026
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 17, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 21, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 14, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 12, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 5, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 2, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 14, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 7, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 24, 2015 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 26, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Laura Ward Elementary — questions
- Did Laura Ward Elementary pass its last health inspection?
- Laura Ward Elementary at 646 N Lawndale (3700w) was inspected on Apr 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
- What violations were cited at Laura Ward Elementary?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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