SchoolLicence 1981868

Arthur A. Libby Elementary School

5330 S Loomis, Chicago 60609

Latest verdictPassSep 24, 2026 · 20 days ago

Inspections23since May 18, 2010

Fail rate17.4%4 of 23 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

Pass78%
Conditional4%
Fail17%

23 inspections from 2010 to 2026 · hover a mark

20132016201920222025

PassSep 24, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Storing wet mop head in dry food storage room, instructed to keep away from food storage.
PassSep 18, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassFeb 26, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailFeb 18, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at handsinks in boys and girls restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.
2. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris and litter on floor of dry storage room and behind equipment in kitchen. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
PassJan 26, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing signage at the hand sink located in the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage located in the dry storage room. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.
PassJan 23, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacle in unisex employee restroom on the first floor. Instructed manager to provide.
PassJan 24, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed peeling paint on the upper wall in the kitchen above the pipe; must scrape and remove peeling paint. (engineer states that it is lead based)
PassFeb 26, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean dust build up on window sills and dead insects from light shields.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must scrape and paint peeling paint on upper walls and ceiling in kitchen and rear lunch room.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must repair or replace damaged floor tile in small lunchroom.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must remove ice build up from floor in walk in freezer.
PassJan 16, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed peeling paint on wall behind shelves in dry food storage area. Must remove and paint with non-toxic paint.
FailJan 8, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no exposed hand sink easily accessible to food handlers while in the kitchen. Observed no hand sink in the same room where food handlers prep, cook, and openly dispense hot/cold tcs foods. Must install exposed, dedicated hand washing sink in kitchen with hot(100f)/cold water with adequate city pressure; soap/paper towels; and a hand washing sign. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
FailOct 8, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no exposed hand sink easily accessible to food handlers while in the kitchen. Observed no hand sink in the same room where food handlers prep, cook, and openly dispense hot/cold tcs foods. Must install exposed, dedicated hand washing sink in kitchen with hot(100f)/cold water with adequate city pressure; soap/paper towels; and a hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
2. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Instructed manager to properly store in-use utensils in hot water or inside the food.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the pipes above the prep table with chipping paint. Must remove and repaint with non-toxi paint.
ConditionalNov 27, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no exposed hand sink easily accessible to food handlers while in the kitchen. Observed no hand sink in the same room where food handlers prep, cook, and openly dispense hot/cold tcs foods. Must install exposed, dedicated hand washing sink in kitchen with hot(100f)/cold water with adequate city pressure; soap/paper towels; and a hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed peeling paint and porous, crumbling unsealed brick on walls throughout basement (kitchen, hallway dish/sink area, and in rooms where students eat). Must seal all walls to prevent peeling paint. Must make all walls non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
PassNov 20, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed the interior of the ovens not clean, instructed to clean.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed the light shields in kitchen above ovens, and in front of 3 compartment sink(in hall way), not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean ceiling vent over the ovens. Observed the south wall in the basement student seating area (out side room 413) in poor repair/peeling paint, instructed to repair/reseal.
PassNov 10, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floor next to walk in cooler needs cleaning.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Wall next to walk in cooler has peeling paint must remove and repaint and same next to exposed handsink and dining area. Ceiling at girls south restroom in basement needs repair.
PassJan 13, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Openings/gaps around interior of door in dry storage area where door meets wall. Must seal. Remove peeling paint on wall in serving area, re-paint and maintain.
PassJan 15, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean the interior of the milk coolers to remove spills.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Noted peeling paint on the walls in the dry storage room. Must remove chipping paint and repaint.
PassJan 13, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 31
  Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
  Observed single service items spoons, forks etc. Improperly stored food end up, instructed to store inverted(handle up).
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed hole's in the floor. At lunchroom by the dillard university sign, in front enginer office need to repair/fill all holes. Also need to clean floor in food storage area under and around storage shelves. Need to replace missing floor tiles in both mens, and ladier basement restrooms.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed peeling paint on lower parts of the basement walls need to remove/repair. Need to clean ceiling light shields in main kitchen, and dish area. Also clean dusty ceiling vents in both restrooms in basement.
PassFeb 7, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors in mop sink room in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.
2. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  Boys basement toilet room in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Must correct and maintain at all times.
PassJan 23, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJan 10, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.evidence of improper pest control,mice droppings on premises.12 on floors around storage on floors in engineer staff brake room/light fixtures,18 droppings on and under storage pallets,behind heavy equipment in engineer storage area,8 droppings on shelves and floors in book storage room-401. Must clean ,sanitize all areas. Contact pest control for service. Also south door not rodent proof at bottom.must repair. Serious citation issued 7-38-020
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.excessive peeling paint on over head pipes in student dining rooms.must repair.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.vent dusty over ovens must clean
PassAug 9, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean debris on floors in mop rooms.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean walls of excessive debris in mop rooms.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: all plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the municipal code of Chicago and the rules and regulations of the board of health. Remove excessive ice build up on condessor in walk in freezer.
PassJan 12, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean floors of debris. In janitor closets.
2. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Must invert/properly store mops after use in janitor closets.
PassMay 18, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Paint or replace rusty storage racks in food storage room.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean the can opener and base on prep table, & microwave oven in employee breakroom.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Detail clean floors in student washrooms, in food prep area, and in food storage room.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Remove all traces of peeling paint from walls in food prep, dining and washroom areas and re-paint same. Clean and/or paint walls in student washrooms and replace all broken and missing wall covings(bases) in kitchen, dining and washroom areas. Clean dusty ceiling vent above ovens in kitchen.
5. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Repair leaky center faucet at 3 comp. Sink

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

5510×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
358×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
346×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
105×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
333×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
383×
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
481×
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
531×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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 1981868 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.