Did Charles Hammond Elementary pass its last health inspection?

Charles Hammond Elementary at 2819 W 21st Place (2132s) was inspected on Sep 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Charles Hammond Elementary?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. P

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.

Restaurant inspections / School

Charles Hammond Elementary

2819 W 21st Place (2132s), Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Sep 8, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 8, 2026

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER (126.5F) ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HANDWASHNG SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER CLEANING SUPPLIES, SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TRUE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS ON COOLER.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT COVERED. ALL DUMPSTER LIDS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Sep 8, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 25, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2010	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 1, 2010	Canvass	Fail	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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Charles Hammond Elementary — questions

Did Charles Hammond Elementary pass its last health inspection?: Charles Hammond Elementary at 2819 W 21st Place (2132s) was inspected on Sep 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Charles Hammond Elementary?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. P
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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