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James Weldon Johnson School

1420 S Albany (3100W), Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

95cited violations
7serious tier
28inspections
19tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
26231
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026290
2025120
2024121
2023110
2022110
2021281
2020110
2019200
20183211
2017140
20164154
2015110
2014230
2013140
2012110
20112130
2010290

Inspections

  1. Sep 9, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN CEILING, DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES, MISSING CEILING TILES, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND FLOORS IN KITCHEN.

  2. Sep 1, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN CEILING, DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES, MISSING CEILING TILES, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND FLOORS IN KITCHEN.

  3. Aug 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM RESTROOMS LOCATED IN HALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOMS FOR USE ON FLOORS 1-4. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WASHROOMS FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS.

  4. Sep 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATORS TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN NUGGETS 48.7 TO 61.3 F, CHICKEN AND RICE MEAL 52.3 F EGG AND CHEESE PATTIES 46.6 TO 64.1 F, CHICKPEA WITH CHEESE 52.3 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 200 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING EXAUSTE FIXTURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Sep 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Sep 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN THIRD FLOOR MDF(COMPUTER SERVER ROOM). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

  7. Oct 6, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HADNLED PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS AREA PREPARED AND SERVED AND MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Sep 16, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 83.3F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER WITH THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR HAND WASHING FACILITY HAS ANOTHER WASHROOM WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Apr 25, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Mar 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Apr 2, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE DOOR HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE AND LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR FRAME ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM.

    • 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 STAINED CEILING TILES AND LOOSE WALL BASE TRIM IN LUNCHROOM,DAMAGED WALL AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN MOPSINK CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL. (G) 2ND HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN STUDENTS 1ST & 3RD FL. (BOY'S 1ST SINKS)

  13. Mar 13, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN TOILETROOMS ON ALL FLOORS.WATER TEMPERATURE IS 67.7F AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE DOOR HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE AND LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR FRAME ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM.

    • 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 STAINED CEILING TILES AND LOOSE WALL BASE TRIM IN LUNCHROOM,DAMAGED WALL AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN MOPSINK CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL. (G) 2ND HAND SINK.

  14. Mar 8, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK ON SERVINGLINE IN LUNCHROOM.WATER TEMPERATURE IS 67.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • 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.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF RADIATOR AND LEDGE OF WALL ACCESS PANEL IN LUNCHROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM ADJACENT TO LUNCHROOM ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON SHELVING UNITS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,STAFF LOUNGE-ON WALL OUTLET COVER.MUST REMOVE THE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISE ON OR AFTER 3/8/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WTAER AT HAND SINKS IN TOILETROOMS ON ALL FLOORS.WATER TEMPERATURE IS 67.7F AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LOOSE DOOR HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE AND LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR FRAME ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND LOOSE WALL BASE TRIM IN LUNCHROOM,DAMAGED WALL AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN MOPSINK CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL. (G) 2ND HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET ADJACENT TO LUNCHROOM.

  15. Apr 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, LUNCHROOM AND ALL UTILITY/MOP SINK CLOSETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT BOTTOM OF MOP SINK IN LUNCHROOM AREA, REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN SAME AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST UNCLOG MOP SINK IN MOP CLOSET OF LUNCHROOM TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINING AND REMOVE STRONG FOUL ODOR WHICH IS GOING INTO LUNCHROOM. WASH BOWL SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO RESTORE WATER, 4TH FLOOR GIRLS, 3RD AND 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MULTIPLE WASH BOWLS AVAILABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET WITHIN LUNCHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  16. Feb 24, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL STOCK STORED IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAYS, THROUGHOUT THE BOILER ROOM, IN UTILITY CLOSETS, IN PLUMBING ROOMS NEAR THE WASHROOMS, AND IN DINING ROOM(DIRT, DEBRIS, COB WEBS).

  17. Feb 19, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND SERVICE LINE IN DINING ROOM NOT REPAIRED, TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER IS 69.3F. MUST PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER FOR HAND WASHING AT THIS SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL STOCK STORED IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAYS, THROUGHOUT THE BOILER ROOM, IN UTILITY CLOSETS, IN PLUMBING ROOMS NEAR THE WASHROOMS, AND IN DINING ROOM(DIRT, DEBRIS, COB WEBS).

  18. Feb 17, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND SERVICE LINE IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN EMPLOYEE HAND SINK IN THEIR WASHROOM BOTH CONTINUE TO HAVE ONLY COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL STOCK STORED IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAYS, THROUGHOUT THE BOILER ROOM, IN UTILITY CLOSETS, IN PLUMBING ROOMS NEAR THE WASHROOMS, AND IN DINING ROOM(DIRT, DEBRIS, COB WEBS).

  19. Feb 10, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BAKED CHICKEN LEGS IN CAMBROS UNITS DELIVERED FROM COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL FOUND AT:125.1F, 109.1F, AND 133.5F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 60LB VALUED AT $75 DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DINING ROOM BEHIND SERVICE LINE AND IN KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOUND AT 60F. HOT WATER MUST BE AT LEAST TEMPERED(80 DEGREES OR HIGHER) AT THESE HAND WASHING FACILITIES -MUST RESTORE(INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO TURN UP THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BOILER ROOM AND TO ADJUST THE MIXING VALVES IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS SO THAT THE WATER TEMPERATURE REMAINS AT ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURE FOR STAFF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • 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 ON PREMISES. 10 RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR INSIDE PLUMBING CLOSET ON FIRST FLOOR NEAR STUDENT AND TEACHER'S WASHROOMS. ALSO NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE JANITOR'S CLOSET IN SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND HAVE AREAS SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL STOCK STORED IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAYS, THROUGHOUT THE BOILER ROOM, IN UTILITY CLOSETS, IN PLUMBING ROOMS NEAR THE WASHROOMS, AND IN DINING ROOM(DIRT, DEBRIS, COB WEBS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN STAINS FROM WALLS AND LEDGES UNDERNEATH HEAT VENTS IN DINING ROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS, AND BROWN RESIDUE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE/REPAIR BLOWN LIGHT IN DINING ROOM.

  20. Feb 18, 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 SOME DUST ON A VENT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE DUST FROM THE VENT.

  21. May 14, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  22. May 7, 2014 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

      OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN PIPE CHASE ROOMS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOOR AROUND PIPES AND IN CLEANING SUPPLY ROOM CLOSET. ALSO NOTED OPEN GREEN TOXIC BAIT ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES, AND REMOVE OPEN BAIT. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN MDF ROOM NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTREME CLUTTER IN MDF ROOM, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.

  23. May 17, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE CAFETERIA HAS BASEBOARDS ON THE SIDES OF THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM THAT ARE DAMAGED AND ARE A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE CORRIDOR ON THE 4TH FLOOR HAS A HOLE IN THE WALL, REPAIR THE WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FAUCET ON THE THIRD FLOOR MOP SINK IS DAMAGED, REPLACE THE FAUCET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE KITCHEN LUNCH SACK STORAGE IS BELOW STORED CLEANING SUPPLIES, MOVE AND PROTECT THE PAPER LUNCH BAGS FROM SPILLABLE CLEANING AGENTS.

  24. May 15, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REATTACH WALL COVING TO WALLBASE IN UTILITY CLOSET ON FOURTH FLOOR. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDSINKS IN STAFF WASHROOMS N SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR.

  25. Apr 11, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: 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 MISSING DOOR KNOB & DAMAGED DOOR ON CHEMICAL STORAGE FOR KITCHEN,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN 1ST FL,2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN & COOLER STORAGE ROOM,LUNCH ROOM & FLOOR TRIM BASE NEAR RADIATOR,1ST FL MOP SINK CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM ,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,COOLER STORAGE ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSETS IN LUNCH ROOM&MISSING WALL ,1ST FL.2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSET.LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM IN COOLER STORAGE ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN COOLER STORAGE AREA,LUNCH ROOM,1ST FL MOP SINK CLOSET,3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: 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 IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,MAINTENANCE STORAGE CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: 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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,1ST FL GIRL'S LEAKY TOILET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: 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 FLOORS & AWAY FROM WALLS IN MAIN OFFICE SUPPLY ROOM,4TH FL. STORAGE ROOM,BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

  26. Mar 24, 2011 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

      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 NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN 1ST,2ND,4TH FL.CRAWL SPACES & BAGS & BLOCKS OF POISON IN SAME AREAS,ALSO DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING 1ST FL. KITCHEN SERVICE DOOR,1ST FL.(NW),1ST FL(N)LOBBY,1ST (S) EMERGENCY,BOILERROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,RODENT PROOF DOORS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/24/11.

    • 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 MISSING DOOR KNOB & DAMAGED DOOR ON CHEMICAL STORAGE FOR KITCHEN,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN 1ST FL,2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSETS.

    • 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 REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN & COOLER STORAGE ROOM,LUNCH ROOM & FLOOR TRIM BASE NEAR RADIATOR,1ST FL MOP SINK CLOSET.

    • 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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM ,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,COOLER STORAGE ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSETS IN LUNCH ROOM&MISSING WALL ,1ST FL.2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSET.LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM IN COOLER STORAGE ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN COOLER STORAGE AREA,LUNCH ROOM,1ST FL MOP SINK CLOSET,3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • 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 IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,MAINTENANCE STORAGE CLOSET.

    • 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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,1ST FL GIRL'S LEAKY TOILET.

    • 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 FLOORS & AWAY FROM WALLS IN MAIN OFFICE SUPPLY ROOM,4TH FL. STORAGE ROOM,BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

  27. Oct 19, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS AT 1ST FLOOR AND 4TH FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

    • 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 CLEAN FILTER ABOVE OVEN IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR MOP CLOSET.

    • 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 MOP SINK AT 3RD FLOOR MOP CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT SOME STORAGE ROOMS, GYM CLOSETS AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  28. Jan 22, 2010 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 SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE 4TH FLOOR WEST AREA STORAGE ROOM.

    • 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; SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS AT 4TH AND 3RD FLOOR.

    • 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 CLOSETS THRU-OUT AND BASEMENT.

    • 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 REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AT 4TH FLOOR AND SEAL OPENINGS INSIDE PIPES CLOSETS THRU-OUT BUILDING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • 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 3RD FLOOR HAND BOWL FAUCET INSIDE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM, AND BASEMENT MOP SINK FAUCET, ALSO MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OF KITCHEN'S LARGE OVEN.

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.