Powell Academy
7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR, Chicago, IL 60649 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2353822
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 9, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 31, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE CABINET THAT IS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BY THE SAME CABINET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM #117. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE TIGHT FITTING LID. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE DUMPSTER COMPACTOR WAS REMOVED FOR MAINTANENCE AND THE DUMPSTER COMPANY REPLACED THE COMPACTOR WITH A LARGE DUMPSTER (NORMALLY USED TO DISPOSE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS) THAT DOES NOT HAVE AN ADEQUATE TIGHT FITTING LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER THAT HAS A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Sep 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 2, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT 1ST FL. BOY'S SOUTH TOILET ROOMS & PRE-K 117 MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES & ROLLING CARTS,PRE-K 115 & 117 SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS PRE-K 115 & 117 CLOSETS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS IN RECYCLABLE AREA UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN LUNCHROOM.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER #2.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 25, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOINDATION 7-38-005)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATE TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. BOY'S SOUTH-70.0F,1ST FL. GIRL'S SOUTH-78.8F.2ND FL. STAFF SOUTH-82.8F,2ND FL. BOY'S SOUTH-70.2F.2ND FL. GIRL'S SOUTH-73.4F.3RD FL. GIRL'S SOUTH-70.2F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT 1ST FL. BOY'S SOUTH TOILET ROOMS & PRE-K 117 MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT RADIATORS & LUNCHROOM TABLES IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/25/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES & ROLLING CARTS,PRE-K 115 & 117 SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS PRE-K 115 & 117 CLOSETS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS IN RECYCLABLE AREA UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN LUNCHROOM.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER #2.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL, PUMP, AND STORAGE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT) ON THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER. ENGINEER CLEANED THE GROUND AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE IN PLACE AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING: UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, UNDER THE SERVING LINES AND UNDER THE SINKS AT THE MILK DISPOSAL LINE. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 16, 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
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 30, 2015 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 THE FLOOR INSIDE THE JANITORS CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND THE KITCHEN AREA ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
INADEQUATE FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF MEALS THAT ARE DELIVERED BY FOOD SUPPLIER. FACILITY ONLY HAS ONE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO STORE REFRIGERATED MEALS FROM FOOD SUPPLIER UNTIL READY TO RE-HEAT ITEMS FOR LUNCH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE REFRIGERATION OR TO CHANGE THE FOOD DELIVERY TIME SO THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION UNTIL RE-HEATED AND SERVED. ALL ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DSCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
MEALS ON MENU FOR LUNCH TODAY FOUND SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 50.7F AND 60 5F(BBQ CHICKEN WEDGES, ITALIAN PASTA WITH CHICKEN, PENNE W/ MEATBALLS, AND BROCCOLI). ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED KITCHEN MANAGER TO CHECK PRODUCT TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF DELIVERY TO VERIFY IT IS WITHIN REQUIRED TEMPERATURE RANGE, RECORDS RESULTS DAILY, AND REFUSE ANY PRODUCT NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN CAN OPENER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ACROSS FROM CAFETERIA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN DEBIS AND WATER STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN 3RD FLOOR SOUTH STUDENT WASHROOM(S).
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM RECYLCLING STORE ROOM NEXT TO ELECTRICAL ROOM, AND IN ALL JANITOR'S CLOSETS THAT ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION, SERVICING ABY PEST CONTROL AND CLEANING.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 11, 2013 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
FLOORS NOT CLEANED/MAINTAINED INSIDE JANITOR CLOSETS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED JANITOR CLOSETS ,9 1ST,2ND,3RD FL,NOT MAINTAINED,IE DIRTY,AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED,(MOPS,ETC).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP SINK AND ENTIRE JANITOR CLOSET MAINTAIN TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 19, 2012 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
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 200A. CLEAN FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR SINK IN SCIENCE ROOM (NOT PROPERLY DRAINING).
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT IN PUMP ROOM TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 22, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 8, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE 52*F AND MANAGER HAS ON LOG 47*F REPAIR MAN CALLED FOR SREVICE NO CITATION NO FOOD WAS IN COOLER AT THIS TIME REMINDED TO KEEP COOLER 40*F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED
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Serious
Critical
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Dec 15, 2010 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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.