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Woodlawn

6657 S Kimbark (1300E) AVE, Chicago, IL 60637 · Cook County

85cited violations
5serious tier
28inspections
20tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
23631
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025160
2024322
2023110
2022100
2021120
2020130
2019220
20182100
2017110
2016130
20152140
2014150
2013481
20123111
20112161
2010110

Inspections

  1. Sep 17, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Sep 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF EXIT DOOR NEAR LUNCHROOM OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON TOP OF SAFE IN KITCHEN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AND INSIDE CABINETS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS PRE-K 100 AND 110. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TOP OF SAFE AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER SINKS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LUNCHROOM OFFICE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LUNCHROOM OFFICE WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING SURFACES IN CEILING OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  3. Dec 16, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Oct 1, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND SEVERAL HANDSINKS IN STUDENT AND FACULTY WASHROOMS WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 72.3F TO 74F. ONE SINK REACHED 96F AND IMMEDIATELY DROPPED BACK TO 72F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

  5. Sep 26, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND SEVERAL HANDSINKS IN STUDENT AND FACULTY WASHROOMS WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 72.3F TO 74F. ONE SINK REACHED 96F AND IMMEDIATELY DROPPED BACK TO 72F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

  6. Dec 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TEACHERS AND KITCHEN STAFF EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Nov 4, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Nov 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE CEILING AND PEELING PAINT IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 DOOR FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT. DAMAGE TO CEILING IS FROM LEAKING FROM THE ROOF THAT IS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR IN JUNE OF 2022. (NO LEAKING OBSERVED AT THIS TIME).

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED TWO CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE SERVING LINE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS.

  9. Nov 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Dec 9, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Dec 2, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET WITHIN LUNCHROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE CLOSET WITHIN LUNCHROOM TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSPECTION SPACE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PEST ACTIVITY.

  12. Dec 7, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.16 OBSERVED EXIT/ENRTY DOOR #6 NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED BOTH HAND SINK KNOBS IN GIRLS RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR HOT FAUCET IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Oct 22, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 OBSERVED HAND SINKS THROUGHT OUT FACILITY , GRILS, BOYS AND UNISEX IN DISREPAIR 1ST, 2ND, FLOORS, FAUCET NOT PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR ALL HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR AND NOT FLOWING FOR 15 SECONDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY HAND DRYERS IN DISREPAIR IN RESTROOMS IN DISREPAIR. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED ANTS IN FACILITY IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR EFECTIVE MINIMIZATION. 7-38-020 (A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.16 OBSERVED EXIT/ENRTY DOOR #6 NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED BOTH HAND SINK IN GIRLS RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR HOT FAUCET IN DISREPAIR (LOW WATER)PRESSURE HOT WATER AVAILABILITY LOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO HOT WATER IN BOYS RESTROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED BOTH HAND SINK KNOBS IN GIRLS RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR HOT FAUCET IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

  14. Oct 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      THE KITCHEN MANAGER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  15. Oct 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN KITCHEN AT CEILING ABOVE 3-DR FREEZER, 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM AT CEILING AND AT CEILING OF GIRLS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAK AT HOT WATER FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

  16. Oct 23, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING STALL TOILETROOM DOOR IN 2ND FL. (G) & SIGN ON DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS,COMPUTER DESK IN PRE-K ROOM 100

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HANDSINKS IN 1ST FL.(G).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST FL. STAFF ,HOT WATER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR IN 1ST. FL. (B & G).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K ROOM 100 CLOSET

  17. Oct 15, 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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN PAPER STORAGE AREA & ON TOP OF SAFE,ROLLING CART WHEEL BASES,ELECTRICAL BOX OUTLET IN KITCHEN,PRE-K ROOM 100 ON FLOOR AT RADIATOR & WINDOW SILL.ALSO DOOR #4 & 12 NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/15/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS FOR STUDENTS IN TOILETROOMS ON 1ST FL.(G,B & STAFF) & 2ND FL.(G).MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING STALL TOILETROOM DOOR IN 2ND FL. (G) & SIGN ON DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS,COMPUTER DESK IN PRE-K ROOM 100.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HANDSINKS IN 1ST FL.(G).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST FL. STAFF ,HOT WATER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR IN 1ST. FL. (B & G).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K ROOM 100 CLOSET

  18. Oct 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY VENT COVER IN THE HEAD START RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER STORAGE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/DRY MOP. OBSERVED THE LUNCH ROOM FLOOR IN FRONT THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR TILE MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE LUNCHROOM CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO THE HEAD START CLASS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE OUT SIDE THE BOYS 1ST. FLOOR RESTROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THREE LIGHTS OUT IN THE LUNCHROOM/GYM AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE ON ROOM 102,AND 108, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON, MISSING SCREW BEING HELD BY INCORRECT SCREW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

  19. Oct 1, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  20. Sep 27, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1319774 ON 9-19-13 NOT CORRECTED. (26) HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  21. Sep 19, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE PRE K CLASSROOM. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  22. Sep 10, 2013 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

      NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND OVEN AND ON LOWER PORTION OF UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOWS SILLS,ALONG HEATING UNITS AND IN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR BOOK ROOM AND IN THE GYM STORAGE CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE STUDENT DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1285554 ON 9-27-12 NOT CORRECTED. (38)MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASH ROOM. WASH BOWL IN PRE K WASH ROOM CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING. MUST REPAIR. (41)MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN ALL MOP SINK CLOSETS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK CLOGGED AND NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

  23. Oct 12, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASH ROOM. WASHBOWL IN PRE K WASHROOM CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM GYM STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN ALL MOP SINK CLOSETS AND ON INTERIOR OF BOOK ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  24. Oct 9, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 1285554 ON 9-27-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOK LINE AND BETWEEN HALF WALL AND STEAM TABLE,IN DINING AREA AND GYM STORAGE CLOSETS ADJACENT TO PREP AREA,IN 1ST FLOOR BOOK ROOM,IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSETS,BEHIND STORAGE CABINETS AND HEATERS IN THE PRE K CLASSROOM,IN THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM STORAGE CLOSET AND ON TOP OF POWER STRIP BETWEEN ROWS OF COMPUTERS,IN TEACHERS LOUNGE UNDER THE SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. (29)PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 657344 ON 11-16-2011 NOT CORRECTED. (32)PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND OR REPLACE SAME. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. (34) REMOVE RUST SECTIONS AT FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PRE K CLASSROOM. (38)REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT LEFT SIDE FAUCET. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASH ROOM. WASHBOWL IN PRE K WASHROOM CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN ALL MOP SINK CLOSETS AND ON INTERIOR OF BOOK ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM GYM STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  25. Sep 27, 2012 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

      NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSETS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND ON TOP OF BOXES OF KETCHUP,IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOK LINE AND BETWEEN HALF WALL AND STEAM TABLE,IN DINING AREA,IN 1ST FLOOR BOOK ROOM,IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSETS,BEHIND STORAGE CABINETS AND HEATERS IN THE PRE K CLASSROOM,IN THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM STORAGE CLOSET AND ON TOP OF POWER STRIP BETWEEN ROWS OF COMPUTERS,IN TEACHERS LOUNGE UNDER THE SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 657344 ON 11-16-2011 NOT CORRECTED. (32)PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND OR REPLACE SAME. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. (34) REMOVE RUST SECTIONS AT FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PRE K CLASSROOM. (38)REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT LEFT SIDE FAUCET. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASH ROOM. WASHBOWL IN PRE K WASHROOM CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN ALL MOP SINK CLOSETS AND ON INTERIOR OF BOOK ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  26. Nov 23, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #657344 ON 11/16/11: #18 FOUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALL BASE IN MULTI-PURPOSE CLOSET, WINDOW SILLS IN PRE K CLASSROOM, UNDER, AROUND SHELVES/CABINETS IN PRE K CLASSROOM, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND STRONGLY RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. ENGINEER AND PERSONNEL CLEANING AND SANITIZING SAID AREAS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.

    • 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

      SEE VIOLATION #14.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND OR REPLACE SAME. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

    • 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. REMOVE RUST SECTIONS AT FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT UTILITY SINK CLOSET AND PRE CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE LIGHTING IN MULTI PURPOSE STORAGE CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS IN LUNCHROOM AND PRE K CLASSROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  27. Nov 16, 2011 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

      FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALL BASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS IN KITCHEN, MULTI-PURPOSE CLOSET, ALONG WALL BASE IN LUNCHROOM, WINDOW SILLS IN PRE K CLASSROOM, UNDER AROUND SHELVES/CABINETS IN PRE K CLASSROOM, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, WATER BACKING UP THROUGH DRAINS AT FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENTS. ALSO, FOUL ODOR NOTED WHEN WATER IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS, GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS IN PRE K CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND OR REPLACE SAME. DEFROST MILK COOLER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN KITCHEN. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE K CLASSROOM, EXTERIOR OF LOCKERS IN LUNCHROOM.

    • 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. REMOVE RUST SECTIONS AT FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOMS, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, AND PRE CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE LIGHTING IN MULTI PURPOSE STORAGE CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT LEFT SIDE FAUCET. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS IN LUNCHROOM AND PRE K CLASSROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  28. May 5, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED A HOLE IN WALL OF PRE-K WASHROOM; MUST SEAL. HOLE IS BETWEEN THE TOILET AND WALL BEHIND IT.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 4, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.