Butler College Prep
821 E 103rd St (10300S), Chicago, IL 60628 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 21, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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
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.
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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
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 16, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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)
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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
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Severity not stated
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Oct 4, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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)
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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)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 30, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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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
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Severity not stated
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Sep 26, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR SERVERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SECURE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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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
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Severity not stated
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Sep 16, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR SERVERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SECURE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 4, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 7, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 30, 2016 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 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
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.