Restaurant inspections / School
Mahalia Jackson Elementary School
917 W 88th St (8800s), Chicago 60620 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Sep 19, 2025
27
Inspections on record
19
Times passed
7
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 19, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE FOOD SERVICE LINE IN THE SERVING AREA FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR COOLER DOORS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SPRAYER SINK IN THE CORNER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TILE, REPLACE OR SEAL AREA OF FLOOR.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREAS UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SPRAYER SINK.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 6, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 16, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 30, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 3 (Low) |
| Feb 24, 2016 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 3 (Low) |
| Oct 1, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 19, 2015 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 3 (Low) |
| Oct 23, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 25, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 5, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 1, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 5, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 5, 2010 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 3 (Low) |
| Sep 28, 2010 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 3 (Low) |
| May 10, 2010 | 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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Mahalia Jackson Elementary School — questions
- Did Mahalia Jackson Elementary School pass its last health inspection?
- Mahalia Jackson Elementary School at 917 W 88th St (8800s) was inspected on Sep 19, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
- What violations were cited at Mahalia Jackson Elementary School?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE FOOD SERVICE LINE IN THE SERVING AREA FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HANDSOAP AND HAND
- 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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