Douglass (h/s)
543 N Waller, Chicago, IL 60644 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 41061
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 22, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 2, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' RESTROOM AND IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS' RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON WALL ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ALONG WALLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 23, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE STAFF RESTROOMS LOCATED IN THE LUNCH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE STAFF RESTROOMS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE TWO FAUCETS IN THE STAFF RESTROOMS IN THE LUNCH ROOM (LEFT FAUCET HANDLE IN BOTH RESTROOMS) IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCETS AT THE HAND SINK.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE ALL STAFF UNISEX RESTROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL UNISEX STAFF RESTROOMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF PREMISE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 26, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE THE TEACHER WASHROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN'S EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. ALSO THE TIMERS ON THE HAND SINK'S IN THE TEACHER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
N0TED CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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 SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND SHELVING UNIT INSIDE COOLER,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SERVING LINE IN CAFTERIA AREA
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 23, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 17, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 10, 2015 AS DESCRIBED: #38 LOW WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR; INCREASE WATER PRESSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. FOUND SOME SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WITH NO HOT WATER AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST INCREASE PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HOT WATER WHERE NEEDED. (NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. SEE COMMENTS BELOW REGARDING 48 HOURS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR NEAR THE LUNCHROOM; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 10, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 2, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #38 LOW WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR; INCREASE WATER PRESSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. FOUND SOME SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WITH NO HOT WATER AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST INCREASE PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HOT WATER WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR NEAR THE LUNCHROOM; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 2, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTILATION COVER IN WALK IN COOLER, PREP AREA, HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES IN KITHEN AREA ,FRONT, ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ONE OF TWO SINKS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR WAS TURN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO TURN WATER ON AT # 1 HAND SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TALL COOLER DOOR NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE KITCHEN AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN KITCHEN AND WALLS HEAVY WITH DUST. SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT SO NO INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: D HOUSE: BOYS WASHROOM MISSING A FAUCET KNOB AT EACH SINK, GIRLS ONE SINK MISSING TWO FAUCET KNOBS. FIRST FLOOR A HOUSE FIRST FLOOR BOYS, INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT SINKS. D HOUSE SECOND FLOOR BOYS 1 KNOB MISSING AT 1 SINK GIRLS 2 KNOBS AT 1 SINK MISSING. B HOUSE 2ND FLOOR: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 10, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT SOME OF THE WASHBASINS IN THE RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO OPEN UP HOT AND COLD WATER TO THOSE HANDSINKS THAT DON'T HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO GET MORE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 27, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
Continued to observe waste water coming up from said floor drain at the 3 compartment sink area directly into the food prep area during this inspection.Instructed engineer that affected areas must be immediately cleaned,sanitized and have the necessary plumbing repairs addressed as required per city code. supervisor A.Lopez and the CDPH office now notified of the situation.Premises remains on the 48 hour notice#12-046 at this time.Critical violation 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS IN BULK BINS NOT LABELED. FOODS IN BULK BINS NEED TO BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT SOME OF THE WASHBASINS IN THE RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO OPEN UP HOT AND COLD WATER TO THOSE HANDSINKS THAT DON'T HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO GET MORE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 24, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
NOTED WASTEWATER COMING UP THROUGH THE DRAIN NO TO THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THIS HAPPENED WHEN TWO COMPARTMENTS WERE DRAINED AT THE SAME TIME IMMEDIATLY INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AT ONCE ALSO MANAGEMENT WAS TOLD THEY HAD 48HS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. SUPERVISING SANITARIAN AND OUR OFFICE WERE NOTIFIED OF THE SITUATION.A 48HR NOTICE WAS ISSUED AT THIS TIME#12-046.(9-26-2012) CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION#7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEEK AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF PROVIDING FOOD FOR THE STUDENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS IN BULK BINS NOT LABELED. FOODS IN BULK BINS NEED TO BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT SOME OF THE WASHBASINS IN THE RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO OPEN UP HOT AND COLD WATER TO THOSE HANDSINKS THAT DON'T HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO GET MORE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN KITCHEN AND WALLS HEAVY WITH DUST. SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. LEAKY URINALS,TOILETS AND PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK REPAIR SAME. REPLACE WORN DRYER VENT IN THE CULINARY ART ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 12, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA NO VENTILATION AT STOVES IN CULINARY DEPT, MUST PROVIDE
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.