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Pablo Casals Elementary
3501 W Potomac Ave, Chicago 60651 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Jan 7, 2026
20
Inspections on record
16
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 7, 2026
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM; WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (78.2 F - 79.5 F) AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). (ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME).
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 3, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 5, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 27, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 1, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 21, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 13, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 30, 2012 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 21, 2012 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 6, 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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Pablo Casals Elementary — questions
- Did Pablo Casals Elementary pass its last health inspection?
- Pablo Casals Elementary at 3501 W Potomac Ave was inspected on Jan 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Pablo Casals Elementary?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM; WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (78.2 F - 79.5 F) AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMEN
- 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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