Drake Elementary
2710 S Dearborn ST, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3076704
- 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH GASKETS TO AVOID THE UNIT LOOSING AIR AND AFFECTING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANELING AT THE WALL ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH PANELING TO WALL WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 24, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: OBSERVED NO COMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR, MISSING THE WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' TOILET ROOM WATER PRESSURE NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE IN THE SAME MENTIONED AREA WITH A SMALL WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE IN THE MENTIONED AREA AND MONITOR TO ENSURE THERE IS NO ACTIVE LEAK.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 17, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO COMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NOT IN WORKING CONDITIONS. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM UNDER THE SINK'S BASIN. WATER POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM. THE HANDWASHING SINK CAN'T BE USED PROPERLY, SO THE WATER IS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPEOXIMATLEY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS ARE ON THE FLOORS AND ON THE WOODEN PALLETS IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR, MISSING THE WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM WATER PRESSURE NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE IN THE SAME MENTIONED AREA WITH A SMALL WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE IN THE MENTIONED AREA AND MONITOR TO ENSURE THERE IS NO ACTIVE LEAK.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FAUCET FIXTURE IN CAFETERIA WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN COOLERS TO HAVE SEVERE WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA TO BE COVERED IN EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND SOME RUST AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS AND CEILING PIECES WITH RUST AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALSO, MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 24, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 4, 2017 Canvass · 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
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLLACE MISSING LIGHT PANELS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED IN LUNCHROOM AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OF BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER, 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AND AT CEILING OF PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET OF PRE-K CLASS RM# 115 TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND PEST MONITORING. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 15, 2016 Canvass · 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
OBSERVED SOME RUST SPOTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER; RE-MOVE RUST SPOTS.
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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 OBSERVED ON THE CEILING OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 28, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A SHIELD IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOODS STORED AT THE SAME SHELF WITH OTHER STUDENTS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING OF BOYS WASHROOMS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE MENS LOCKER ROOM IN THE KITCHEN; REMOVE AND REPAAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: ONE TOILET IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR. ONE TOILET IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR NOT WORKING; REPAIR. THE DOUBLE SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE; INCREASE WATER PRESSURE. ONE SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IS LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; REPAIR LEAK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL HOLDERS AT THE NEW HAND SINK FRONT SERVING LINE AND BASEMENT SERVING LINE ALSO HAS PUMP SOAP NEED DISPENSOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FREEZER 001 EXCESSIVE ICE NEED TO REMOVE ICE AND REPAIR CONDENSATION LINE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD SLICER IN REAR.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE FLOOR OF COOLER 001.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING HALLWAY TO LUNCHROOM,KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD 1ST SERVICE LINE. ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER 001.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THERE IS UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF THE LUNCHROOM NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Not serious
Minor
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.