Did Parkside Community Elementary pass its last health inspection?

Parkside Community Elementary at 6938 S East End (1700e) was inspected on Aug 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.

What violations were cited at Parkside Community Elementary?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED AS OF 5/6/26. MANAGER COULD NOT LOCATE THE MOST RECENT CERTIFICATE DURING THE INS

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

Parkside Community Elementary

6938 S East End (1700e), Chicago 60649 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Aug 28, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 28, 2026

#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED AS OF 5/6/26. MANAGER COULD NOT LOCATE THE MOST RECENT CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE THAT IS NOT EXPIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CUBBY STORAGE IN PRE-K ROOM 102 AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ALSO IN PRE-K ROOM 102. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS ON THE FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 105. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE PRE-K ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 28, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 11, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 6, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 28, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 27, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 17, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2010	Canvass	Pass	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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Parkside Community Elementary — questions

Did Parkside Community Elementary pass its last health inspection?: Parkside Community Elementary at 6938 S East End (1700e) was inspected on Aug 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Parkside Community Elementary?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED AS OF 5/6/26. MANAGER COULD NOT LOCATE THE MOST RECENT CERTIFICATE DURING THE INS
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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