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Dirksen Elementary School

8601 W FOSTER (5200N) AVE, Chicago, IL 60656 · Cook County

69cited violations
6serious tier
24inspections
16tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
22871
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026152
2025140
2024211
2023140
2022100
2021120
2020260
2019140
2018130
2017251
2016120
2015290
2014120
2013110
2012130
20112110
2010372

Inspections

  1. Sep 18, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN KITCHEN STAFF BATHROOMS. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 68 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS PROVIDED. TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED CHEESE STICKS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 122 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 AND ABOVE. MANAGER RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE CORPSES OF INSECTS THROUGHOUT PRE-K HALLWAY PARTICULARLY IN AREA LEADING TO PLAYGROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FACILITY REMOVES ALL DEAD INSECTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 3 RODENT DROPPINGS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 120. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STUDENT CHANGING ROOM WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

  2. Sep 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL NEAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AND IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHTS DO NOT WORK IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON ONE OF 3 FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  3. Oct 1, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Sep 25, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 72F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MENS AND WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO CAFETERIA. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 91F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN PRESCHOOL HALLWAY. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

  5. Aug 29, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON FAR RIGHT SIDE MEASURED AT 85.1F IN PRE-K CLASSROOM#124.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.THE OTHER HAND WASHING SINK IN SAME CLASSROOM WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Sep 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Oct 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  8. Oct 26, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE TWO KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOMS WITH AN IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BELOW 100F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED THE HANDWASHING SINKS AND BOTH HAD A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 104F. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS OF THE ANNEX BUILDING WITH HOW WATER TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120F. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED THE HANDWASHING SINKS DURING THE INSPECTION SO THE HOT WATER WAS BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Jan 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE MILK COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA OF LIBRARY, MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  10. Mar 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Core

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICES AT MOPSINKS AT WEST SIDE AND SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING.INSTRUCTED ENGINEERING TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICES. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN MOPSINK CLOSETS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER IN MOPSINK CLOSETS. CORE VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE OVER TWO DOOR FREEZERS IN LUNCH ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OR RELACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION

  11. May 8, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed shelf in poor repair on wall above the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to replace and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surface.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and maintain manual can opener and housing attached to prep-table(kitchen),students water fountain(s) throughout hallways.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed to remove dusts accumulations on ventilation cover above kitchen serving line and replace water stained ceiling tiles in students lunch room,rear hallway near the exit doors and maintain.

  12. Mar 2, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the ventilation in the washrooms in the main building to not be functioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain on at all times. Observed the two main office washroom sinks to have an orange and brown colored water coming out of the washbowl sinks. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  13. Feb 23, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Found the #2 freezer in the kitchen not maintained- observed the freezer at an internal temperature of 38.4f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed not to use. Instructed to repair and maintain so internal temperature is 0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • 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

      Observed the left main entrance door to have an approximate quarter inch gap along the bottom edge. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so door is tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dust accumulation on the wall by the walk in cooler condenser. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the ventilation in the washrooms in the main building to not be functioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain on at all times. Observed the two main office washroom sinks to have an orange and brown colored water coming out of the washbowl sinks. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  14. Jan 12, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR OF DINING AREA.

  15. May 1, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GAP NOTED BETWEEN STORAGE CABINET WALL AND FLOOR IN CAFTERIA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM FOR LUNCHROOM STAFF NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR DISH MACHINE.

  16. Apr 24, 2015 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

      OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED FRONT ENTRY DOOR LEFT SIDE LOWER RIGHT CORNER HAS 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. NO SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GAP NOTED BETWEEN STORAGE CABINET WALL AND FLOOR IN CAFTERIA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM FOR LUNCHROOM STAFF NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR DISH MACHINE.

  17. May 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE NEW ANNEX BUILDING AT THE SOUTH END OF THE BUILDING. DOOR HAS A HOLE AND THE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FORST/ICE BUILD-UP.

  18. May 3, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  19. May 1, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN DRINKING FOUNTAINS(DEBRIS), THROUHGOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RE-CAULK WALL BEHIND THE TWO WASH BOWLS IN GIRLS WASHROOM, IN ANNEX BUILDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT FOUNTAINS

  20. Oct 20, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Rear storage shelving in rear kitchen prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food cotact surfaces of storage shelving in kitchen prep area need cleaning. exterior of reach in cooler surfaces in teacher lounge not clean need cleaning(detailed).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in teacher lounge behind reach in freezer, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Broken light shields in computer classroom, shall be replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vent guards in annex building that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.

  21. May 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Caulk around sink counter in teachers bathroom (ladies)shall be repair/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in gym, classroom (MDF)need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in classrooms, hallways in 1st,2nd floors(main building) and in annex building shall be replaced/repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Broken/damaged light shields in classroom(2nd floor),shall be replaced, light shields in bathrooms, classrooms(1st floor)in main building need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean needs cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in classrooms(1st fl, 2nd fl)in main building. and annex building need detailed cleaning.

  22. Nov 29, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION; WORN OUT SWEEP AT THE WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR MUST BE REPLACED

  23. Nov 22, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 49.5 F ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER CALLED TECHNICIAN TO FIX THE COOLER,IT MUST BE 40F OR BELOW, TAGGED COOLER ,INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED;OTHER FOODS LIKE WHOLE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WERE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER COOLER

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MILK 47.6F,CHOCO MILK 46.9F(700 PCS OF 1/2 PINT),AMERICAN CHEESE 46.4F-15 LBS,YOGURT 48.7F-48 PCS OF 4 OZ EACH ,MANAGER CALLED BOB'S DAIRY COMPANY TO PICK UP THE MILK AND CHOCO MILK-FOR DISCARDING,CHEESE AND YOGURT WERE BLEACHED AND DISCARDED;

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WORN OUT SWEEP AT THE WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR MUST BE REPLACED

  24. Apr 22, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HOOD ABOVE DISHMACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      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. FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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. 10 PUSH BUTTON FAUCETS IN GIRL'S AND BOY'S WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR ,NOT HOLDING FLOW OF WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE /FIX FAUCETS; DOCUMENTS OF WORK ORDER REVIEWED,FILED 03-23-10,COPY SHOWN BY ENGINEER

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.