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Chicago Collegiate Charter

10909 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60628 · Cook County

No longer listed by the health department

58cited violations
2serious tier
14inspections
41tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
3846104
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025260
20244180
2023140
2022250
2021260
20193192

Inspections

  1. Dec 19, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA/GYM EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RIGHT-SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  2. Sep 25, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA/GYM EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RIGHT-SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURN ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND SPIDER WEBS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  3. Oct 21, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO STALL DOOR AT LAST STALL IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN GREEN/MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR INSIDE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Oct 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(73.6F-74.2F) AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEEBRIS AND ANT ACTIVITY ON COUNTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AND CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO STALL DOOR AT LAST STALL IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN GREEN/MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR INSIDE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS (APPLE, CHICKEN NUGGETS) ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGERT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Sep 24, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(73.6F-74.2F) AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEEBRIS AND ANT ACTIVITY ON COUNTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AND CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO STALL DOOR AT LAST STALL IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN GREEN/MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR INSIDE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS (APPLE, CHICKEN NUGGETS) ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGERT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Sep 16, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS IN GREEN/MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(73.6F-74.2F) AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEEBRIS AND ANT ACTIVITY ON COUNTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AND CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO STALL DOOR AT LAST STALL IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN GREEN/MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR INSIDE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS (APPLE, CHICKEN NUGGETS) ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGERT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Sep 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE SERVING AREA IS WITH A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  8. Sep 19, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED DOOR MISSING IN LAST STALL OF GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 14, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SNEEZEGUARD ON SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. FOOD ON DISPLAY SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY USE OF PACKAGING, FOOD GUARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE MEANS. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED DOOR MISSING IN LAST STALL OF GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Sep 23, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Sep 14, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      OBSERVED A SPRAY BOTTLE LABELED AS GOURMET GORILLA NEXT TO THE HANDSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CHEMICAL BOTTLES WITH THE COMMON CHEMICAL NAME/SECONDARY LABEL. MANAGER DISCARDED BOTTLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-015

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN MILK COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED INSECT FRAGMENTS AND DEBRIS IN WINDOW SILLS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN FOOD SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. BOTH WINDOW SILLS WERE CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED pH TEST STRIPS BEING USED TO TEST/MONITOR CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION FOR A QUATERNARY AMMONIA SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE QUATERNARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS FOR THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

  12. Sep 24, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AT NORTH AND MAIN ENTRY DOORS. APPROX 1 TO 2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO HOT WATER AT MOP SINK IN SCHOOL BUILDING. MUST REPAIR

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN WASHROOMS IN SCHOOL BUILDING

  13. Sep 19, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS STILL NOT MAINTAINED IN SCHOOL BUILDING. 1 HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMENS HANDICAP STALL-86..F AND BOTH HANDWASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 87.F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AT NORTH AND MAIN ENTRY DOORS. APPROX 1 TO 2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO HOT WATER AT MOP SINK IN SCHOOL BUILDING. MUST REPAIR

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN WASHROOMS IN SCHOOL BUILDING

  14. Sep 3, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR 9PIC0. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BUILDING FOOD IS BEING SERVED AND IN SCHOOL BUILDING. TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 71.F TO 89.F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED (PIC) MUST HAVE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AT NORTH AND MAIN ENTRY DOORS. APPROX 1 TO 2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO HOT WATER AT MOP SINK IN SCHOOL BUILDING. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN WASHROOMS IN SCHOOL BUILDING.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.