Kipp
730 N Pulaski AVE, Chicago, IL 60624 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3624765
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 29, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DIRTY ON INSIDE OF BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OUT C 12/17/2026 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTS IN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULUATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 24, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DIRTY ON INSIDE OF BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTS IN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULUATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2642870 ON 9/17/26. THE VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS: 6-501.111 OUT PF 09/24/2026 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... INSIDE (2)UNUSED IN COOLERS USED FOR STORAGE ALONG THE WALLS IN CORNERS, BEHIND HEAVY LARGE OVEN LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND SMALL HOT BOXES IN REAR PREP AND ALONG ELECTRICAL BOX LINES ATTACHED TO THE WALL OUTSIDE OF OFFICE, IN PREVIOUS WAREWASHING ROOM UNDER TABLE AND SURROUNDING METAL GARBAGE CANS / ON FLOOR INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, IN CORNERS UNDER SPEED RACKS STORED IN CORNERS, AND CORNERS INSIDE WOMENS LOCKER ROOM. NOTED 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SERVING AREAS AND DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PEST ACTIVITY CONTINUES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL RODENT DROPPING IN ADDITIONAL AREAS (ALONG BROWN LEDGE SURROUNDING PREP AREA, INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN CORNERS AND CREASES OF THE FLOOR IN STORAGE SPACE OUTSIDE KIPP ONE SERVING STATION AND ON INTERNAL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SAID PREP AREA DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED
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Severity not stated
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Sep 17, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DIRTY ON INSIDE OF BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... INSIDE SPACE WHERE COMPRESSER EQUIPMENT IS STORED, INSIDE STEAM TABLE CABINETS IN KIPP ONE SERVICE IS PROVIDED, INSIDE (2)UNUSED IN COOLERS USED FOR STORAGE ALONG THE WALLS IN CORNERS, BEHIND HEAVY LARGE OVEN LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND SMALL HOT BOXES IN REAR PREP AND ALONG ELECTRICAL BOX LINES ATTACHED TO THE WALL OUTSIDE OF OFFICE, IN PREVIOUS WAREWASHING ROOM UNDER TABLE AND SURROUNDING METAL GARBAGE CANS / ON FLOOR INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, IN CORNERS UNDER SPEED RACKS STORED IN CORNERS, AND CORNERS INSIDE WOMENS LOCKER ROOM. NOTED 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SERVING AREAS AND DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT AND FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANSD SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO HANDSINK IN KIPP ONE SERVING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN SERVICE PREP AREA IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS STORAGE ROOM ATTACHED IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTS IN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULUATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER AND CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE SERVING LINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE TIMER ON THE 1st HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECOND FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR FACULTY RESTROOMS NOT REACHING MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR HANDWASHING, WATER TEMPERATURE AT LISTED SINKS AT 75.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY STAFF AWARE OF ISSUE AND SCHOOL ENGINEER STAFF IN PROCESS OF REPAIRS PRIOR TO START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING OF LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS TO ALLOW FOR WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F FOR HANDWASHING. SCHOOL ENGINEER REPAIRED PUMP IN BOILER ROOM AND ALL LISTED SINKS REACHED MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ABOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AND PRE-PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE A RISK OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INTENSITY OF THE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE INSUFFICIENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Oct 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WEAK WATER PRESSURE IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Sep 26, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON 3RD FLOOR SERVING LINE RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY WHEN IT IS USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ANYTHING THAT COMES OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WEAK WATER PRESSURE IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT HAND WASHING SINK ON 3RD FLOOR SERVINGLINE TO BE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY AND INOPERABLE, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN ONTO FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 4, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 14, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED INSIDE THE 3RD FLOOR SOUTH BOYS (KIPP) WITHOUT HOT WATER. WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 88F-90F. OTHER RESTROOMS CONVIENTLY LOCATED FOR USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 29, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 19, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F, LOCATED IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR EAST SIDE. MUST PROVIDE MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED. CPS.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT 19F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHICKEN NUGGETS, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE BOYS 3rd FLOOR WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 1, 2018 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 CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE SERVICE LINE. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
OBSERVED TEACHER PUTTING HAND SANITIZER IN KIDS HANDS AS THEY CAN OUT OF THE TOILET ROOM. THE HAND SINKS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO RESTRICTION GIVEN BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE SCHOOL NOT TO USE THE WATER IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INFORMED DIRECTOR ONLY USEING HAND SANITIZER IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST USE SOAP AND WATER. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE SERVING LINE IN THE CEILING. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.