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Richards Hs

5009 S Laflin (1500W), Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

70cited violations
1serious tier
23inspections
27tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
53051
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025230
2024120
2023120
2022140
20212140
2020110
2019110
2018150
2017130
2016250
2015230
2014120
2013130
2012290
2011391
2010140

Inspections

  1. Dec 3, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Nov 21, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR SCATTERED UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED SERVICE LINE HANDSINK HOT WATER PRESSURE INADEQUATE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATON. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. PER PERSON IN CHARGE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT FOR FOOD PREP USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO RAPIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING EXHAUST COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE KITCHEN, AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES AND SEAL THE HOLES IN THE CEILING TILES TO PREVENT PEST FROM COMING IN AND MAINTAIN..

  4. Oct 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DOOR #7 AND DOOR #18 NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM LEFT (7) AND CENTER AREA (18); INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED ONE SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH A MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB; REPLACE KNOB. OBSERVED ONE SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK ON FRONT SERVING LINE; INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE.

  5. Oct 31, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S STAFF 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MILK CRATES IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Oct 18, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WINDOWS OPEN IN LUNCH ROOM WITHOUT WINDOW SCREENS.MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SERVINLINE HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.OBSERVED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT & HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SERVING LINE,MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA,WALLS IN LUNCH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN LUNCHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LUNCH ROOM.

  7. Oct 8, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 35 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT IN OFFICE,ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO SAFE AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/8/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED WINDOWS OPEN IN LUNCH ROOM WITHOUT WINDOW SCREENS.MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SERVINLINE HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.OBSERVED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED MISSING LID AND DAMAGED LID ON DUMPSTER.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT & HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SERVING LINE,MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA,WALLS IN LUNCH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN LUNCHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LUNCH ROOM.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN LUNCHROOM AREA.

  9. Nov 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN HAS A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH, AND THE HAND SINK IN THE DINING/SERVING AREA HOT WATER PRESSURE IS A LITTLE LOW, THE KITCHEN/CLASS ROOM 216 HAS A LEAK AT THE 2 COMP SINK AND KITCHEN/CLASS ROOM 220 HAS A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.

  10. Oct 2, 2018 Canvass · 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 kit equipment for vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide required equipment (according to written procedure). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-201.11 Observed no hand washing sink in dispensing area in lunchroom. Must provide dedicated, exposed hand washing sink, with adequate city pressure, soap & paper towels, and a hand washing sign. Must maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 Observed all timed faucets in student and employee restrooms to be on for appx 1-3 seconds after activation. Must provide continuous flow of water for a minimum of 15 seconds at all timed faucets in all student and kitchen employee restrooms. Must maintain same.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 Observed dish machine (tagged) and not in use in kitchen. Must remove any unnecessary equipment to prevent pest harborage.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 Observed peeling paint, and loose dry wall along wall next to kitchen door (in dispensing area of lunch room). Must seal all holes, make any necessary repairs, and make walls smooth and easily cleanable.

  11. Nov 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN CULINARY ARTS STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN CULINARY ARTS(DUST BUILDUP). REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FACULTY DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. IN KITCHEN AND CULINARY ARTS CLASSROOM.

  12. Oct 20, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN ALL MOPSINK CLOSETS NEED CLEANING

  13. Oct 13, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOM SINKS NEED REPAIR AT FAUCETS AT BASEMENT,1ST,2ND AND 3RD FLOORS ALSO SECOND FLOOR FACULTY RESTROOM WASHBOWL FAUCETS NEED REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN ALL MOPSINK CLOSETS NEED CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MOPSINK AT FACULTY AREA NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AND CONNECTED TO MAIN WATER LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNUSED REFRIGERATORS AND ICE MACHINE NEED TO BE REMOVED.

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

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

      REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE CULINARY CLASS ROOM

  15. Oct 8, 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

      UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE CULINARY CLASS ROOM

  16. Sep 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, ICE ON THE PIPES OF THE COMPRESSOR IN REAR OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,AND REPAIR. OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR WORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A 24 X 24 SECTION OF FLOOR IN FRONT OF OVEN/DISH MACHING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  17. Oct 1, 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

      NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD ON WALLS GOING TO THE HEATER ROOM, NEED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/REPAINT IN LUNCHROOM STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AREAS. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REPLACE LIGHTS OUT IN HOOD OVER STOVE, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LAST TABLE IN DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING HANDLE AT THE 1 COMP. SIMK.

  18. Nov 26, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN STORAGE ROOMS 6 INCHES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN BOOK STORAGE ROOM (BASEMENT) AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE

  19. Nov 15, 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

      MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 50) SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLBASE IN RM 201A WHICH IS EXTREMELY CLUTTERED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLUTTER, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD UP/DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN STORAGE ROOMS 6 INCHES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AROUND AIR GAPS/FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN BOOK STORAGE ROOM (BASEMENT) AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.

  20. Nov 1, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CULINARY ROOM UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK IN ROOM-216,SUPPLY ROOM-211.MUST CLEAN. CLEAN FLLORS AND ELEVATE STORAGE NEAR STUDENT DINING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO THEROMETERS IN CULINARY WALK IN COOLERS.MUST INSTALL.

  21. Oct 26, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN SCHOOL KITCHEN,AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND ALL SINKS IN KITCHEN,SOME WASHROOMS ON THIS WATER LINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CULINARY ROOM UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK IN ROOM-216,SUPPLY ROOM-211.MUST CLEAN STORAGE ON FLOORS IN PUMP ROOM NEAR STUDENT DINING ROOM.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THEROMETERS IN CULINARY WALK IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL.

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

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN/MAINTAIN CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN ON PREP TABLE ROOM 217/CULINARY ROOM.

    • 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 LOWER WALLS IN TEACHER LOUNGE WITH PEELING PAINT,ALSO WALLS IN POOR REPAIR -LOWER WALLS AREA IN BOOK ROOM -OPENINGS.MUST REPAIR. DUSTY CEILINGS IN PREP AREA OF CULINARY ROOM 220,MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND 2-COMP SINK IN KITCKEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER /STORAGE,BOOKS ON THE FLOORS.MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.BOOK ROOM BY LUNCHROOM KITCHEN

  23. Jun 17, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN CULINARY ROOM-MR SOLIS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE STUDENT DINING TABLES,MUST REPAIR. ALSO MUST REPAIR DOOR ATTACHMENT IN POOR REPAIR OF DOOR -18,9. WORK ORDER IN PLACE FOR DOOR 18 DATED4/15/10.WORK WILL BE COMPLETED IN TWO WEEKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: 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. OBSERVED LEAKY CONNECTION OF FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN MR SOLTIS CULINARY ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED UNUSED WARMER IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR STUDENT DINING ROOM, POTENIAL RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST PROPERLY STORE,REMOVE FROM WALL,AND TAPE DOOR CLOSE OR WRAP.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.