Did Orozco Elementary Academy pass its last health inspection?

Orozco Elementary Academy at 1940 W 18th St (1800s) was inspected on Sep 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Orozco Elementary Academy?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 DOORS IN CAFETERINA DINING AREA ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH. A 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT-PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTING DOORS.

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

Orozco Elementary Academy

1940 W 18th St (1800s), Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 16, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 16, 2025

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 DOORS IN CAFETERINA DINING AREA ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH. A 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT-PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTING DOORS.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12 WIPING CLOTH IN 2 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION PROPERLY (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 The far left WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE HOT WATER AT THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS' TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -THE HOT/COLD FIRST TWO WASHBOWLS IN THE BOYS' TOILET ROOM DO NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING/DINING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 1ST FL UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA WITH DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Sep 16, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 2, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 7, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 25, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 31, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 5, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 31, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 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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Orozco Elementary Academy — questions

Did Orozco Elementary Academy pass its last health inspection?: Orozco Elementary Academy at 1940 W 18th St (1800s) was inspected on Sep 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Orozco Elementary Academy?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 DOORS IN CAFETERINA DINING AREA ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH. A 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT-PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTING DOORS.
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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