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Joseph Gary School

3740 W 31st St (3100S), Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

74cited violations
4serious tier
25inspections
18tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
23311
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025110
2024120
2023370
2022241
2021251
2020130
2019120
20183151
2017210
2016270
2015120
2014121
2013160
2012140
2011170
2010140

Inspections

  1. Sep 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED INOPERABLE COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS.

  2. Sep 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS FOR STUDENTS ON 3RD AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

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

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR MOP SINK DOOR SWEEP IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT-PROOF DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF SERVING LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Sep 25, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM 120. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  5. Sep 18, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM 120. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581460 ON 9-11-23: 54-OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON TWO OUTSIDE DUMSPTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND MAINTAIN. ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.60- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2555737 ON 5-13-22: 55-OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING. PRIORITY 7-42-090

  6. Sep 11, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM (76.6F), BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM (73.7F), AND UNISEX WASHROOM 120 (75.4F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM 120. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON TWO OUTSIDE DUMSPTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND MAINTAIN. ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2555737 ON 5-13-22: 55-OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

  7. May 13, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.

  8. May 11, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN STUDENT OR STAFF WASHROMS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WATER TEMP 60-65F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 100F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE STAFF OR GIRLS WASHROOMS; MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS (LIDS).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.

  9. Apr 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: EXCESSIVE RUST ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

  10. Apr 12, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HANDWASH SINK AT SERVING LINE WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OVER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE, 160F, COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IS INOPERABLE. ALSO HANDWASH SINKS (SINGLE FAUCET WITH MIXING VALVES) IN BOY STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR, OVER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE, 130F-140F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL OF THE FOOD STAFF/TEACHERS TOILET ROOMS AND AT THE HANDSINKS IN THE GIRLS STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS, TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65F-72F. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE RANING FROM 100F-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE TOILET ROOMS (STAFF AND STUDENTS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      EXCESSIVE RUST ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

  11. Jan 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED VERY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE FRONT FOOD SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  12. Jan 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      UNABLE TO VERIFY PROCEDURE/SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND VERIFY DISINFECTANT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDSINK AT SERVING LINES WHERE MULTIPLE STEAM TABLES, HOT HOLD UNITS LOCATED AND FOOD IS PLATED AND SERVED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C

  13. Apr 4, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,MICROWAVE AND UNUSED REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS,AND PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM IN PREP AREAS AND SERVING LINES,EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER LOWER TRIM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING UPPER WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR CLOCK.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FILTERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN LIBRARY TOILETROOM,2ND FL. STAFF NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER IN 1ST FL.(STAFF & 2ND FL. GIRL'S).

  14. Apr 2, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2150914 3/23/18 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ADJACENT DOOR TO KITCHEN.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/2/18. (NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,MICROWAVE AND UNUSED REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS,AND PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM IN PREP AREAS AND SERVING LINES,EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER LOWER TRIM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING UPPER WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR CLOCK.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FILTERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN LIBRARY TOILETROOM,2ND FL. STAFF NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER IN 1ST FL.(STAFF & 2ND FL. GIRL'S).

  15. Mar 23, 2018 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,ON FLOOR NEXT TO PAPER BAGS STORAGE CART,ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF OVEN,ON FLOOR NEXT TO ROLLING CART,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON & INSIDE OF ELECTRICAL BOXES.ALSO, APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER MIDDLE DOOR OF #5,ADJACENT DOOR TO KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/23/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS BROKEN AND PUSHED DOWN INSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND ANOTHER ONE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON.ALSO,TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND CLEAN GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,MICROWAVE AND UNUSED REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS,AND PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM IN PREP AREAS AND SERVING LINES,EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER LOWER TRIM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING UPPER WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR CLOCK.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FILTERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN LIBRARY TOILETROOM,2ND FL. STAFF NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER IN 1ST FL.(STAFF & 2ND FL. GIRL'S).

  16. Mar 27, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Feb 16, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOUND ALL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OPEN AND OVER FLOWING WITH GARABGE. DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  18. Jan 26, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPAIR AND PAINT CEILING IN BOY'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING. SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN WHERE SURFACES ARE PEELING AND CHIPPING.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT OR REPLACE WITH A SHATTER RESISTENT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

  19. Jan 19, 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

      IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED IN THE HEAD START CLASSROOM IN DETACHED MODULAR BUILDING. 25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE HEAD START CLASSROOM INSDIE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER WHERE THE REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE OVEN AND EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR CHILDREN IS LOCATED. ALSO OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR SCATTERED IN SAME CLASSROOM IN BETWEEN MATERIALS STORED ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS AND WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER IN GIRL'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPAIR LARGE OPENING AROUND PIPE IN WALL ABOVE THE TOILET IN STALL BY WALL INSIDE BOY'S WASHROOM IN DETACHED MODULAR BUILDING. REPAIR AND PAINT CEILING IN BOY'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING. SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN WHERE SURFACES ARE PEELING AND CHIPPING.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT OR REPLACE WITH A SHATTER RESISTENT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET IN HEAD START CLASSROOM FREE OF CLUTTER.

  20. Mar 5, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE CORNER ABOVE THE LAST STALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM THE CEILING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE SINK OBSERVED IN THE (SECOND FLOOR) BOYS AND (FIRST FLOOR) GIRLS WASHOOMS WITH TWO FAUCETS; ONE FAUCET AT EACH SINK HAS NO RUNNING WATER; MUST CHANGE SENSOR BATTERY ON THAT SIDE OF THE SINK TO PROVIDE WATER. WATER COMES ON AT SINKS VIA MOTION SENSOR.

  21. Mar 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      2 LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED SLOPPY JOE DATED FROM YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 57.2F IN REACH IN COOLER. MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES (SHALLOW PANS, ICE WAND, ETC) AND WITHING REQUIRED TIME FRAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE PEELING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.

  22. Feb 19, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE PIPE BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS SOME AREAS OF EXPOSED INSULATION, SEAL UP ALL EXPOSED INSULATION. THE TOPS OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND CABINETS OF ROOM # 407 ARE DIRTY AND THE PLANT CATCH TRAYS ARE FULL OF STAGNANT WATER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS ROOM ON A REGULAR BASIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER HAS ONE OF TWO FANS BROKEN/ICED UP, REPAIR THE FREEZER. THE MILK WALK IN COOLER HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP ON THE LOWER PORTION OF THE CONDENSER AND THE FAN GUARDS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CONDENSER UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED IN THE WASHROOM OF ROOM # 407, REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      THE PLASTIC WALL PANELS IN THE CAFETERIA KITCHEN ARE DAMAGED AND HAVE GAPS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ON THE CORNERS NEAR THE OVENS AND UTILITY AREA. THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE COMBI OVEN IS FOOD STAINED. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE SINK IN THE GIRLS 4TH FLOOR BATHROOM AND SCIENCE ROOM HAS A POTABLE WATER LEAK. REPAIR SAID PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ROOM # 407 IS CLUTTERED AND NOT CLEAN, REORGANIZE THE ROOM, REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN THE ROOM FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

  23. Jun 12, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      IN THE WALKIN FREEZER FOUND ICE ON PIPE,SHELF UNDERNEATH AND THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO GET THE CONDENSER REPAIRED OR REPLACE IT.LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN ALL WALL AND CEILING VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. THE 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY, CEILING AND STAIRWELL HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPAIR OR REPLACE THE 1ST LIGHT FIXTURE UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BOILER ROOM OLD UNUSED FURNITURE, WOOD, BAGS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. FOUND OLD UNUSED DISHMACHINE THAT IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE IT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  24. Jan 27, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER,KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TRIM IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILING IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • 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 OR REPLACE ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT 3RD FL. GIRL'S,3RD FL. MEN'S STAFF NO COLD RUNNING WATER,1ST FL. BOY'S LEAKY TOILET,1ST FL. STAFF LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE.

    • 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 MAINTENANCE STORAGE ROOM.

  25. Mar 19, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN AND MICROWAVE OVEN AND CABINETS THRU-OUT TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS AND BOILER ROOM.

    • 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 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE INSIDE ALL BOYS WASHROOMS AND MENS WASHROOM AT 1ST FLOOR. ALSO REPAIR 3RD FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM FAUCET AT HAND BOWL. Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE SOME STORAGE ROOMS AND MOP CLOSETS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.