SchoolLicence 3283634

Robert N. Dett Elementary

2131 W Monroe St, Chicago 60612

Latest verdictPassOct 6, 2026 · 7 days ago

Inspections17since Aug 26, 2013

Fail rate17.6%3 of 17 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass65%
Conditional18%
Fail18%

17 inspections from 2013 to 2026 · hover a mark

201520172019202120232025

PassOct 6, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  5-202.12 (b-d): observed timed faucets not properly functioning in pre-k room 108 and at the first faucet in the boys toilet room closest to the prep area. Water must run continously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink at the front serving line with a slow drain. Also, found the food handler toilet room with no water at handwashing sink, due to being wating on being repaired. Observed a work order dated on 09/18/2026 regarding the mentioned toilet room. Instructed to repair slow drain and to restore water in mentioned toilet room.
FailSep 29, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed timed faucets not properly functioning in pre-k room 108 and at the first faucet in the boys toilet room closest to the prep area. Water must run continously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed the handwashing sink at the front serving line with a slow drain. Also, found the food handler toilet room with no water at handwashing sink, due to being wating on being repaired. Observed a work order dated on 09/18/2026 regarding the mentioned toilet room. Instructed to repair slow drain and to restore water in mentioned toilet room.
3. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed two outside garbage dumpsters with trash bags stopping the lids from closing. Instructed garbage receptacle lids must be closed, remain tight, and maintained at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b0, no citation issued
PassSep 4, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassSep 18, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle in the cafeteria employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Replace the missing floor drain covers in the kitchen prep area.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Inadequate lighting provided in the dry storage room. Management instructed to replace the light that is out in the dry storage room.
ConditionalSep 11, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Person in charge does not a valid city of Chicago food manager certificate. Instructed management that the person in charge must have a valid city of Chicago food manager certification on site.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (cooked vegetables, chicken) are being prepared and served. A valid city of Chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served. Priority foundation, 7-38-012.
PassSep 1, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucets at wash and rinse basins of 3 compartment sink. Observed low water pressure in boys restroom on second and third floor. Must repair and maintain.
FailAug 30, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed incomplete vomit/diarrhea kit (powder and gloves). Must provide gloves, face masks, disinfectant for norovirus and disposable mop heads. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Handwashing sink at cafeteria serving line reaching max temperature of 74.6f. All handwashing sinks must maintain minimum temperature of 100f. Priority. 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucets at wash and rinse basins of 3 compartment sink. Observed low water pressure in boys restroom on second and third floor. Must repair and maintain.
PassSep 30, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must repair or replace loose door handle on milk cooler on serving line.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Must repair or replace low water pressure at hand sink in rear prep area.
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Must provide a garbage can with lid in kitchen staff toilet room.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Must repair or replace loose light shield in rear cooler storage area.
PassOct 21, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed the receptacle in the employee toilet room uncovered. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle and maintain
PassDec 12, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the dry storage room. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
ConditionalNov 19, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates used for storage and elevation of boxes of disposable napkins in the storage room. Instructed to remove and place boxes on available raised shelving units at least 6 inches from the ground.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the dry storage room. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dusty ceiling fans above the prep table in the kitchen and dry storage areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed a burned out light-bulb in the 3-door refrigerator unit. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.
PassSep 8, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Noted the interior of the 2 door reach in freezer dirty. Must clean and maintain.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors in poor repair(broken) in the dry storage room. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Noted food splatter in the ceiling and dirty light shields where cooler and freezer are kept. Must clean and maintain.
PassSep 29, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Instructed to increase the cold water pressure in the toilet room that the kitchen staff use.
FailSep 21, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 29
  Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
  Previous minor violations from report #1575932 dated 09/22/2015 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: 35-clean ceiling vent above prep table in kitchen. Remove peeling paint on ceiling in kitchen near entrance and light fixures. Seal openings behind urinals in second floor boys washroom. 38-repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Increase pressure on water fountains near lunchroom. Serious violation 7-42-090
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Instructed to increase the cold water pressure in the toilet room that the kitchen staff use.
PassSep 22, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving in dry storage areas.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean and maintain gaskets on 3-door cooler in kitchen.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Clean ceiling vent and replace missing ceiling vent cover above prep table in kitchen. Remove peeling paint on ceiling in kitchen near entrance and light fixures. Seal openings behind urinals in second floor boys washroom.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Increase pressure on water fountains near lunchroom.
PassSep 9, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Noted a few floor tiles in the dry food storage area in poor repair (cracking). Must replace and maintain smooth and easliy cleanable.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must clean ceiling and vent covers in the kitchen to remove dust. Also noted peeling paint in the ceiling leading from the kitchen to the serving area. Must scrap peeling paint and repaint. Wall and ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable.
ConditionalAug 26, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  No certified food manager not on site with the city of Chicago sanitation certificate. Must provide. Ham sandwich 36.8f sreious citation given 7-38-012.
2. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Must label the large food containers in the prep area.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Foodstore room by kitchen has missing floor tiles must previde. The other two floors in the food storerooms need the floors painted.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Clean and paint the walls and ceilings in the three store rooms.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Clutter in the mdf room must remove the clutter and clean orgnize it. Also repair or remove the broken ice machine so no insect or rodent harborage.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

515×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
354×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
103×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
533×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
563×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
343×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
383×
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 3283634 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.