Telpochcalli (cps)
2832 W 24TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2042643
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 29, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 23, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2642634 ON 9-14-26:38-OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGES, FLOOR AND WINDOWSILL IN KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE AREA AND LUNCHROOM, INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER HOLDING UNITS IN ALL SERVING LINES IN LUNCHROOM, ON BOOKSHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 54- OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY 7-42-090
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 14, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CHAIR, FLOOR, TABLE AND WINDOW SILL IN KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM/WASHROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN MECHANICAL ROOM 229C, ON BOTTOM OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE BOTTOM SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, STAND MIXER, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPING, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS.
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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 MULTIPLE HANDSINKS IN RESTROOMS AND CLASSROOMS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERCED MISSING BASEBOARD PIECE IN BOYS' RESTROOM UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Severity not stated
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Sep 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN LUNCH ROOM SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS HARBORAGE AND FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MANGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 20, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 11, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN-MOTOR OF OVEN.SIDE FOOD STOARGE AREA ON CEILING TILES AND FLOOR.MECHANICAL MOTOR ROOM-ON FLOOR.STAFF LOUNGE-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES NEXT TO BOOKCASE,BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND VENDING MACHINE AND ON ELECTRICAL WALL -IN SAME AREA.PRE-K ROOM 155-ON FLOOR UNDER SAND TABLE.APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF 3 SETS OF DOORS #12.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PRE-K ROOM 155.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE IN BEHIND BOOK CASE IN PRE-K ROOM 155.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 3, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 25, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND 0PPM OF SANITIZER IN SANITIZING BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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
FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WERE OPEN AND EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER CORRECTED PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
STAFF WASHROOM FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR. NO COLD WATER HANDLE MUST PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER FOR PROPER TO MIX TO WASH HANDS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF KITCHEN EMPLOYEE LOCKERS. PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AND THE INTERIORS OF BOTH MICROWAVE OVENS AND REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHER'S BREAK ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS IN CORNER IN KITCHEN LOCKER ROOM, AND LOOSE WALL COVE IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, AND CRACK IN WALL BY PANEL IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 26, 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
OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT ON THE FLOOR OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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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 THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 15, 2014 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
FOUND DEAD BUGS ON BOILER ROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE TEACHERS LOUNGE IS UNSANITARY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE REGULARLY.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS BEHIND THE CUBBIES ARE DIRTY, CLEAN BEHIND THE CUBBIES FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ROOM # 162 IS CLUTTERED, UNORGANIZED AND DIFFICULT TO INSPECT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE ABOVE ROOM SO IT IS EASY TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 4, 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
THE BOILER ROOM FLOORS HAVE EFFLUENT BUILDUP IN THE REAR STORAGE BY THE WASHROOM, CLEAN THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THE TEACHERS LOUNGE REFRIGERATOR HAS NO THERMOMETER, INSTALL A THERMOMETER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 13, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 5, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 80 RODENT DROPPINGS IN GAS METER ROOM,PUMP ROOM,BOILER ROOM,OVER HEAD STORE ROOM.A BAG OF RODENTICIDE ON FLOOR IN OVER HEAD STORE ROOM.DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.ALSO BOILER ROOM OVER HEAD DOOR,#10 NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/5/11.
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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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 10, 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 REPAIR HAND BOWL FAUCET IN 2ND FLOOL BOY WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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.