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Lake Shore Schools

5611-5621 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60660 · Cook County

58cited violations
1serious tier
18inspections
12tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2245322
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024280
2023120
2021110
2020120
2019100
2018120
20174180
2016100
2015130
20134211

Inspections

  1. Oct 27, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR IN BIRD CLASSROOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  2. Nov 20, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Nov 13, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. EMPTY SOAP DISPENSER. MANAGEMENT REFILLED DURING THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      NOTED TWO WORKING SPRAY BOTTLES WITH AN UNKNOWN CHEMICAL IN TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS, A CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM AND A CLASSROOM, NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS COMMON NAME. REVIEWED, ALL CHEMICALS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE CHEMICAL NAME. BOTH CONTAINERS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      PILED CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6-26-23 REPORT #2577849 NOT CORRECTED. #47- NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.#55-: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Jun 26, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  5. Jun 23, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND LOOSE HANDSINK FAUCET AT KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR.

  6. Feb 4, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CRATES AND CARD BOARD BOXES OUTSIDE NEAR BACK DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT WORKING NEAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jul 10, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Oct 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-201.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 FISH ROOM CLOSET FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

  9. Aug 8, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      SERVING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, INVERTED IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REMOVE UNKNOWN INSECTS/PARTICLES ON LIGHT SHIELD, IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK).

  10. Jul 31, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      WE OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA BY THE STOVE AND UNDER THE STOVE BY THE BAIT BOX,3 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET OF THE "BUNNY ROOM", 10 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE BETWEEN THE CHILDREN AND STAFF WASHROOM.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED 1/4" TO 1/2" OPENING AT REAR EXIT DOOR AT BOTTOM NORTH SIDE OF THE SAID DOOR.ALSO NOT INSECT PROOF DOOR AT TOP PART.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR.REMOVE DROPPINDS AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION;7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IN THE KITCHEN(CEREAL ETC),NOT ONLY WITH DATE BUT ALSO WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      SERVING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERT IN THE KITCHEN

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      WOOD BASEBOARD INSIDE THE CHILDREN'S WASHROOM NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SEAL BASEBOARD WALL INSIDE THE WASH ROOM AT MIDDLE CLASS ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING AROUND THE DUCT VENT ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN.HOLES INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA BETWEEN THE STAFF AND CHILDREN'S WASHROOMS(BUNNY ROOM)NEED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REMOVE UNKNOWN INSECTS/PARTICLES ON LIGHT SHIELD, IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK).

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OUTSIDE AT YARD OBSERVED THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE THAT WAS REMOVED FROM KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  11. Mar 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NON-COMMERCIAL UNUSED(HOWEVER CHILDREN ITEMS STORED INSIDE) DISH MACHINE INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED OR PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL UNIT.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      UNSEALED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WASH BOWLS ON "BUNNY ROOM",ALSO UNSEALED FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/GROUT SAID FLOOR TILES.A LOT OF BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE6" OFF THE FLOOR.RAW WOOD PANEL WITH ROUGH SURFACE USED FOR FLOOR UNDER THE WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN STAFF LOUNGE,ALSO OBSERVED EXCESS WALL/CELING DEBRIS ON FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALL PANEL AT WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY SEALED BY THE CEILING. BROKEN WALL BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WEST WALL PANEL AND REPLACE BROKEN WALL BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NEED TO PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN STAFF LOUNGE ROOM(EXCESS WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE

  12. Mar 17, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      WE(MANAGER AND I) OBSERVED 15 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA:UNDER AND ABOVE SHELF(SOUTH WALL).BEHIND THE UNUSED DISH WASHER(NORTH-WEST CORNER),BESIDE THE MICROWAVE ON TOP THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE. ALSO WE OBSERVED A LARGE ANT ON OPENED BOTTLE CAP WERE THE SYRUP IS STORED AND USED FOR CHILDREN ON TOP THE EAST COUNTER BY THE WINDOW.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA.BOTTLE WAS REMOVED(CLEANED AND SANITIZED),FOOD ITEM DISCARDED. OPENING UNDER THE WINDOW LEDGE AT MENTIONED AREA,MUST BE SEALED/CAULKED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP FROM THE GREASE TRAP.KEEP SURFACE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE NON-COMMERCIAL UNUSED(HOWEVER CHILDREN ITEMS STORED INSIDE) DISH MACHINE INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED OR PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL UNIT.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      UNSEALED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WASH BOWLS ON "BUNNY ROOM",ALSO UNSEALED FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/GROUT SAID FLOOR TILES.A LOT OF BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE6" OFF THE FLOOR.RAW WOOD PANEL WITH ROUGH SURFACE USED FOR FLOOR UNDER THE WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN STAFF LOUNGE,ALSO OBSERVED EXCESS WALL/CELING DEBRIS ON FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALL PANEL AT WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY SEALED BY THE CEILING. BROKEN WALL BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WEST WALL PANEL AND REPLACE BROKEN WALL BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NEED TO PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN STAFF LOUNGE ROOM(EXCESS WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT)

  13. Jul 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Jul 7, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN 5611 N CLARK BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TIGHTEN FAUCET AT SAID HANDWASH BOWL.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INFANT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

  15. Aug 21, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILES, UNFINISHED FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FISH CLASSROOM; SEAL BREAK ROOM FLOOR, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR; ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA, BREAK ROOM, AND CLOSETS.

  16. Aug 13, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1235720, DATED 4-4-2013, VIOLATIONS #32,MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL AND DRAINBOARD. ALSO MUST SEAL WOOD AT BASE OF PREP EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL TO BE NON-ABSORBENT. #34, OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOORS ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. #41, BASEMENT CLUTTERED AT 5617-5621 N CLARK ADDRESSES. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE CLUTTER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILES, UNFINISHED FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FISH CLASSROOM; SEAL BREAK ROOM FLOOR, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR; ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA, BREAK ROOM, AND CLOSETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED GAPS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WALLS AT THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS/GAPS ON WALLS AND DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS. ALSO NOTED DUST ON PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS; MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT TRAP. ALSO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR/LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE BREAK ROOM, CLOSETS AND OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED INSIDE AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

  17. Apr 8, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND DRAINBOARD. ALSO MUST SEAL WOOD AT BASE OF PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL CABINETS AT TURTLE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOORS ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED GAPS IN WALL AND CEILING AROUND PIPES AT 5621 N CLARK BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS IN WALL AND CEILING AROUND PIPES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER AT 5621 N CLARK SIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      BASEMENT CLUTTERED AT 5617-5621 N CLARK ADDRESSES. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE CLUTTER.

  18. Apr 4, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70.1 F AND EXPOSED HADNWASH BOWLS (5611-5619 N CLARK ADDRESSES) HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 65.5 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE 110 F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DUMP DIRTY WATER FROM FISHTANK INTO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK USED BY CHILDREN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED SAID SINK MAY ONLY BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. USE UTILITY SINK FOR CLEANING OF FISHTANK/DUMPING WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND SANITIZE EXPOSED HANDSINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND DRAINBOARD. ALSO MUST SEAL WOOD AT BASE OF PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL CABINETS AT TURTLE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOORS ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED GAPS IN WALL AND CEILING AROUND PIPES AT 5621 N CLARK BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS IN WALL AND CEILING AROUND PIPES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER AT 5621 N CLARK SIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      BASEMENT CLUTTERED AT 5617-5621 N CLARK ADDRESSES. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE CLUTTER.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.