Did Mcpherson Elementary pass its last health inspection?

Mcpherson Elementary at 4728 N Wolcott Ave was inspected on Feb 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Mcpherson Elementary?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS AT THE KITCHEN 84.7F,HAND WASH SINK AT THE DINING ROOM 51.8F, ONE COMPAR

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

Mcpherson Elementary

4728 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago 60640 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Feb 9, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 9, 2026

#50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS AT THE KITCHEN 84.7F,HAND WASH SINK AT THE DINING ROOM 51.8F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 85.5F, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK 93F. CLASSROOM 116 HAND WASH SINK 48.4F, CLASSROOM 115 HAND WASH SINK 75.2, PRE K HAND WASH SINK 68.3F, PRE K BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK 52F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. NO FOOD IS SERVED AT THE CLASSROOMS OF 116 AND 115. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKUP (SEWAGE) BACKING UP INSIDE THE TOILETS OF THE PRE-K BATHROOMS AND SOME OF THE STALLS CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE BATHROOMS ARE REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 9, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 20, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 24, 2010	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 12, 2010	Canvass	Fail	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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Mcpherson Elementary — questions

Did Mcpherson Elementary pass its last health inspection?: Mcpherson Elementary at 4728 N Wolcott Ave was inspected on Feb 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Mcpherson Elementary?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS AT THE KITCHEN 84.7F,HAND WASH SINK AT THE DINING ROOM 51.8F, ONE COMPAR
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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