Did Lavizzo Elementary School pass its last health inspection?

Lavizzo Elementary School at 138 W 109th St was inspected on Jan 21, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.

What violations were cited at Lavizzo Elementary School?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVE FOOD HANDLER ENTER THE FOOD PREP AREA, GRAB A PAIR OF GLOVES AND PUT THEM ON WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE THE EMPLOYEE TO PROPERLY WASH HER HANDS WHEN ENTERING

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.

Restaurant inspections / School

Lavizzo Elementary School

138 W 109th St, Chicago 60628 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jan 21, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 21, 2026

#8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVE FOOD HANDLER ENTER THE FOOD PREP AREA, GRAB A PAIR OF GLOVES AND PUT THEM ON WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE THE EMPLOYEE TO PROPERLY WASH HER HANDS WHEN ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE, HANDLING FOOD, TOUCHING BODY, ETC. MUST MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. PRIORITY 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE WASHBOWLS IN THE BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOMS BY THE CAFETERIA NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AT THE TOP OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. -THE DRAWER BY THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR (HANGING LOOSELY). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET. THE COLD-WATER KNOB ON THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM IS VERY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL PLUMBING ISSUES AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 21, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 16, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 14, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 7, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2011	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 9, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Lavizzo Elementary School — questions

Did Lavizzo Elementary School pass its last health inspection?: Lavizzo Elementary School at 138 W 109th St was inspected on Jan 21, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Lavizzo Elementary School?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVE FOOD HANDLER ENTER THE FOOD PREP AREA, GRAB A PAIR OF GLOVES AND PUT THEM ON WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE THE EMPLOYEE TO PROPERLY WASH HER HANDS WHEN ENTERING
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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