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Butler College Prep

821 E 103rd St (10300S), Chicago, IL 60628 · Cook County

55cited violations
0serious tier
17inspections
39tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
3534636
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026240
2025110
2024130
2023140
20225290
2021120
2020130
2019120
2018110
2017130
2016230

Inspections

  1. Sep 21, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR #9, MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Sep 17, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR #9, MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND THE HAND-WASHING SINK AT THE SERVICE LINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING/CLOGGED. WHILE WASHING HANDS THE SINK FILLED WITH WATER AND WOULD NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND A FOOD HANDLER WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Sep 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER BY THE CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  4. Sep 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING/LOOSE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE MISSING/LOOSE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      BLOWN LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  5. Sep 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOUND A MALE SERVER SERVING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR AND/OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB/HANDLE ON THE FAUCET ABOVE THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX OR REPLACE KNOB/HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE FAN COVER IN THE STAFF'S WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE BUTLER STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

  6. Dec 16, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN GIRLS AND BOYS WEST WASHROOMS(74.2F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2564768 ON 10-4-22:OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN SERVING LINE. PRIORITY 7-42-090

  7. Oct 4, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN GIRLS AND BOYS WEST WASHROOMS(74.2F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN SERVING LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

  8. Sep 30, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN GIRLS AND BOYS WEST WASHROOMS(74.2F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN SERVING LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED RESIDUE DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2563792 ON 9-16-22:38- OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FAN AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

  9. Sep 26, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN GIRLS AND BOYS WEST WASHROOMS(74.2F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN SERVING LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR SERVERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SECURE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2563792 ON 9-16-22:38- OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STEAM TABLE STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND COMPRESSOR UNIT UNDER UNUSED COOLERS IN SERVERY, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WINDOW LEDGES NEAR VENDING MACHINES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

  10. Sep 16, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN SERVING LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN GIRLS AND BOYS WEST WASHROOMS(74.2F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLERS NOT OPERABLE AND MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 54.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN PAPER STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVING, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR UTILITY DRAINAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND SINK IN SERVERY, 20 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND COMPRESSOR UNIT UNDER UNUSED COOLERS IN SERVERY, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WINDOW LEDGES NEAR VENDING MACHINES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR SERVERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SECURE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

  11. Sep 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER CEILINGS AND FLOORS WITH FOAM SEALANT PROTRUDING FROM SEAMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Sep 4, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK AND 1 COMP SINK WITH LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  13. Sep 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR (PIC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  14. Nov 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.13 FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS FROM CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  15. Dec 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED INSIDE OF DOOR FRAME AT #2 WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOOR INSIDE #2 WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LESS THAN 3 DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATORS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN ROOM 181- FOOD SERVING AREA/DINING AREA. FACILITY PROVIDED THE WORK ORDER INVOICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Dec 7, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Nov 30, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING IN KITCHEN OFFICE AND LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET NEAR ROOM 279.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOMS.

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.