Ted Lenart

8101 S LaSalle (140W), Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County

89cited violations

5serious tier

21inspections

50tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Food establishment (School)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 29361
Status: Risk 1 (High)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	2	0
2025	1	2	0
2024	2	25	0
2023	1	2	0
2022	1	7	0
2021	1	6	0
2020	1	5	0
2019	1	3	0
2018	1	4	0
2017	1	3	0
2016	1	2	0
2015	1	3	0
2014	1	4	1
2013	2	4	2
2012	1	4	0
2011	3	11	2
2010	1	2	0

Inspections

Sep 16, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN 2 DOOR FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Sep 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  OBSERVED THE SIDE PANEL OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GLASS WHERE NEEDED.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE SERVING LINE, ON THE WALL BEHIND THE MILK COOLER AND ON THE WALL BY THE HANDSINKS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.
Oct 1, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  2-501.11: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL.& 2ND FL. BOY'S & 3RD FL. GIRL'S.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AT SINK NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,SLOW DRAIN AT PRE-K ROOM 106 SINK.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S & STAFF,3RD FL. GIRL'S.
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  3-307.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SNEEZE GUARD ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CART.ICE BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K ROOM #104 & 106 SHELVING UNITS.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN- LOOSE WALL BASE,DAMAGED KNEE WALL NEAR 1- COMP SINK.1ST FL. BOY'S FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR & FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMP SINK.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,SERVING LINE,LUNCH ROOM,PRE- K 104 & 106
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH PRE- K ROOMS CLOSET
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  : 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT AND MISSING LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Sep 23, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL.& 2ND FL. BOY'S & 3RD FL. GIRL'S.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AT SINK NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,SLOW DRAIN AT PRE-K ROOM 106 SINK.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S & STAFF,3RD FL. GIRL'S.
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SNEEZE GUARD ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CART.ICE BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K ROOM #104 & 106 SHELVING UNITS.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING ON GARBAGE CAN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN- LOOSE WALL BASE,DAMAGED KNEE WALL NEAR 1- COMP SINK.1ST FL. BOY'S FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR & FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMP SINK.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,SERVING LINE,LUNCH ROOM,PRE- K 104 & 106.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH PRE- K ROOMS CLOSET.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT AND MISSING LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Sep 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMALL GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS AS REQUIRED IN THE TEACHERS, GIRL AND KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOMS.
Nov 2, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN KITCHEN MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AT SERVING LINE & KITCHEN TOILET ROOM.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K 104 CLOSET.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
Oct 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  
  OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  
  OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INOPERABLE RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN KITCHEN STAFF AND TEACHER STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROON, ON WALLS IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND PREP AREA, LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Dec 2, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER IN TOILET ROOMS.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Oct 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY WOMEN MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  FOUND THE CEILING IN THE GIRL'S 1ST FL TOILET ROOM DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE (INSIDE MOP BUCKET). INSTRUCTED TO HANG FOR PROPER DRYING.
Oct 22, 2018 Canvass · 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 EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMOLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY WOMEN MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF THE PRE-K WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. LIGHT SWITCH IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Oct 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED WITH PEELING PAINT AT CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE REPLACED WITH CARDBOARD BOX ABOVE UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE TO PROPER CEILING TILES.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED WATER LEAKING PIPING UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO STOVES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WELL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN CONDITION. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
Oct 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED THE KITCHEN RESTROOM TOILET PLUMBING LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
Oct 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  NOTED DAMAGED CEILING (CRACKING AND PEELING)IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS 1st FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  NOTED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK IN THE TEACHER'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Sep 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  FOUND 1-DOZEN BOILED EGGS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70.7F, COLD HOLDING ON FOOD LINE UNIT .MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.EGGS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  
  NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS ND STORAGE NOT ELEVATED ON FLOORS IN BOILER ROO STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS/MAINTAIN,AND ELEVATE STORAGE PROPERLY OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES IN BOILER ROOM STORAGE AREA AND GYM STORAGE AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  PEELING PAINT IN WASHROOM AREA OF PRE-K ROOM 106.MUST REPAIR WALL AREAS.
Oct 16, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Oct 15, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  
  WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 54.5F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF (6)5LB. BAGS OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 52.5F, 5LBS OF AMERICAN CHEESE AT 53.2F AND A PAN OF CUT PRE-COOKED BROCCOLI AT 51.8F ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 54.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 36LBS OF PRODUCT. COST APPROX. $35.00. ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE,DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Nov 20, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BOILER ROOM, IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM, IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, AND WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN STUDENT WASHROOMS.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  REPAIR BROKEN URINALS(2) IN SECOND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM.
- Not serious Minor
  APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  
  ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM(S) IN BOILER ROOM AREAS. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Sep 15, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  CLEAN AND/OR PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE STORAGE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BOILER ROOM, IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM, IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, AND WHERE NEEDED.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DISHWASHING AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF BOILER ROOM.
Feb 24, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT ON UPPER WALL IN SECOND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT FROM UPPER CEILING ABOVE WINDOWS IN DINING ROOM & RE-PAINT SAME.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, MOVE ALL PALLETS 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL SO THE ALL AREAS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
Feb 1, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  
  AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 50.1 DEGREES, FOUND THERMOSTAT INSIDE UNIT AT 46 DEGREES. ALL COOLERS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO TURN THERMOSTAT DOWN, UNIT STILL HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED TO STORE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ONCE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED CAN FAX A REQUEST FOR REINSPECTION OF UNIT TO 312-746-4240. - CITATION ISSUED - CRITICAL 7-38-005A
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  FOUND 500 PINTS OF MILK STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 47.2 - 48.1 DEGREES, YOGURT AT 50.1 DEGREES IN WALK-IN COOLER - ALL MILK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION (MUST BE HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE), WILL RETURN TO RELEASE MILK AFTER IT'S EXPIRATION DATE HAS PASSED SO THAT IT CAN BE PROPERLY DISCARDED AT THAT TIME CITATION ISSUED - CRITICAL 7-38-005B1
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT ON UPPER WALL IN SECOND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT FROM UPPER CEILING ABOVE WINDOWS IN DINING ROOM & RE-PAINT SAME.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, MOVE ALL PALLETS 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL SO THE ALL AREAS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
May 19, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  
  None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. THIRD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM TWO URINALS IN POOR REPAIR AND WON'T DRAIN. FIRST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM FIRST SINK FAUCIT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.