CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance problems at George Washington Carver Elementary School during an inspection on 08/14/2025.
Situated at 801 E 133Rd Place Chicago Illinois in Riverdale, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of Chicago's bustling districts.
According to inspection records: "38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: 6-501. 53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned - comments: 5-501." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
Health department officials noted violations related to sanitation, which require attention for public health compliance.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance According to Food Safety Modernization Act, Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving pest control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in FDA Food Code Standards, Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| Inspection ID | 2622313 |
| DBA Name | GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| AKA Name | GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| License # | 4081656 |
| Facility Type | School |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 801 E 133RD PL |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60827 |
| Inspection Date | 08/14/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3-5 LARGE FLIES AND ABOUT 3-5 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE CAFETERIA AREA AND FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY |
| CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). | 53. TOILET FACILITIES | PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED |
| & CLEANED - Comments | 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. |
| Latitude | 41.65312507737167 |
| Longitude | -87.60182418756416 |
| Location | (41.65312507737167 |
This inspection was conducted on August 14, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
