Les Finch's Learning Tree
4217 W 16TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare (2 - 6 Years))
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2216077
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 24, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST FREEZER AS NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 2, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WEST HANDWASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING PAINT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN ALONG WALL BEHIND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 28, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AT BOTTOM OF WALL UNDER STAIR CASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 10, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 5, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SIGNAGE WAS POSTED BY MANAGER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS IN KITCHEN IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ALL HANDSINKS WHEN TOLIETS ARE FLUSHED. ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN WINDOW SEALS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 23, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND ONE OUT OF EIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN BOYS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE CLASSROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DEAD BUGS, SPIDER WEBS IN CORNERS AND WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MISSING DISINFECTANT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER DISNFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER SCRAPE SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 15, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLER,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AND APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES UNDER MOPSINK IN LAUNDRY AREA AND LOOSE IN PREP AREA
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 4, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION .MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLER,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED AND APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE DOORS ON WEST & EAST,FRONT.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING .
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND ON LOWER SHELF IN ADDITIONAL STORAGE AREA,ELECTRICAL ROOM,CLASSROOM # 12 & 4 NEAR MUSIC AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/4/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES UNDER MOPSINK IN LAUNDRY AREA AND LOOSE IN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SHELVING UNDER NEW PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, NEXT TO GRILL STOVE UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE CHIPPED PAINT. ALSO OBSERVED SIDING SURFACE OF GRILL STOVE UNIT, NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND OR REPAIR SHELVING AND SIDING OF GRILL STOVE UNIT AND ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASY IS CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED 2 STAINED CEILING TILE IN JANITORS STORAGE CLOSET AND 1 IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND SECURE SOURCE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. JANITORS STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON FAUCET, LOCATED IN CLOSET IN SIDE GIRLS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON HOT SIDE, IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM/CLASSROOM LOCATED DIRECTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF SCHOOL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DUST, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN,TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 13, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT WOODEN DOORS TO STORAGE ROOM(SURFACES NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD(NOT USED FOR UNCOVERED FOODS).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASSROOMS, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, WASHROOMS, AND BREAK ROOM ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS WHERE DIRT AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS OF THE TILED WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, AND STORAGE ROOMS WHERE PRESENT. REPAIR CHIPPED WALLS BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN STORAGE ROOM. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR EQUIPMENT/UTILITY ROOM, AND IN UNUSED CLASSROOM AREA. ARTICLES IN ALL AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. FOUND MOPS(2) STORED IN COLD STNDING WATER IN MOP BUCKETS IN UTILITY STORAGE ROOM. WHEN NOT IN USE MOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 5, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE FIRST DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER LOOSE IN THE MIDDLE AREA; REATTACH GASKET TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 16, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.