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Pilsen Elementary
1420 W 17th St (1700s), Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Sep 5, 2025
25
Inspections on record
16
Times passed
8
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 5, 2025
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT, RIGHT DOOR AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE HAS A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AND MAKE DOORS RODENT/INSECT PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: VENTILATION IN REAR STORAGE (ACROSS FROM OFFICE) ABOVE STORAGE RACKS HAS PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT, MAINTAINING A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 4, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 14, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 25, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 11, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 1, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 15, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 26, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 7, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 15, 2011 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 3, 2011 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 25, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 15, 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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Pilsen Elementary — questions
- Did Pilsen Elementary pass its last health inspection?
- Pilsen Elementary at 1420 W 17th St (1700s) was inspected on Sep 5, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
- What violations were cited at Pilsen Elementary?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT, RIGHT DOOR AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE HAS A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AND MAKE DOORS RODENT/INSECT PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 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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