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William Brown Elementary School

54 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago 60612 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 14, 2026

21

Inspections on record

16

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 14, 2026

  1. #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A WINDOW OPEN IN PREP AREA/ CAFETERIA WITH NO SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR INSECTS.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD CRUMBS IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 14, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 7, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 7, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 31, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 7, 2012ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 4, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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William Brown Elementary School — questions

Did William Brown Elementary School pass its last health inspection?
William Brown Elementary School at 54 N Hermitage Ave was inspected on Apr 14, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at William Brown Elementary School?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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