Grissom
12810 S Escanaba (2900E), Chicago, IL 60633 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 23361
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 18, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND THE HAND-WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE HOT WATER KNOB WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND THE LEFT DOOR AT DOOR #2 WITH 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH IT, NOT MAKING IT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES
FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING THE FRUIT (APPLES) BEFORE PUTTING ON THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH FRUIT BEFORE SERVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR IN MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM, RIGHT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVING LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER BLOCKING HAND SINK WHILE TCS FOOD WERE BEING PREPPED ON SERVING LINE. COOLER & FREEZER WAS MOVED DURING INSPECTIONG.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S LAST SINK.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN MOBILE UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN MOBILE UNIT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Sep 13, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN VARIOUS PLACES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS PLUS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL FREEZER UNITS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 6, 2022 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 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN A CORNER, ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND THE FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON SOILED PEST TRAPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOIL PEST TRAPS AND REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN VARIOUS PLACES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS PLUS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL FREEZER UNITS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN STAFF TOLIET ROOM ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK TO REMOVE DUST AND COBB WEDDS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNER UNDERNEAT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 20, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 12, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE FREEZERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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
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Sep 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DOOR SWEEP AT RIGHT INSIDE DOOR MAIN ENTRANCE IN POOR REPAIR, ( LOOSE)MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN LUNCHROOM AND IN TEACHRES LOUNGE.MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 13, 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 BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE MILK COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 6, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS ON THE 1ST FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 30, 2015 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
PREMISES IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,AND MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DDOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS ON THE 1ST FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 11, 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
OPENING IN FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM USED FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK BEING DONE AT THIS TIME.MUST SEAL.FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN 2ND FL JANITOR CLOSET,MDF ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOORS/MAINTAIN.ALSO STORAGE AND SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM,AND MDF ROOM.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOT WATER FAUCET IN PRE-K MOBILE UNIT WASHROOM,(LEFT).LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 25, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL WATER FOUNTAINS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR AND BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, BEHIND URINAL IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 18, 2013 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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOMS NEAR LUNCHROOM, 15-20 FLYING INSECTS INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL A EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRE-K DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL WATER FOUNTAINS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR AND BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, BEHIND URINAL IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Nov 5, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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 AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN, UNDER LEFT SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, BEHIND URINAL IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN GYM. REMOVE EXCESS TISSUE OF CEILING IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILNG TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN BOILER ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE CLOSET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MENS, AND LADIES REST ROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 18, 2010 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 floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES BOILER ROOM, PREP AND TOILET ROOMS SO NO INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BOILER ROOM OLD SCHOOL EQUIPMENT, MONITORS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT 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.