Mahalia Jackson Elementary School
917 W 88th St (8800S), Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 26651
- 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 9, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM FOR THE TEACHER/PARENT NOT ON LONG ENOUGH ALLOWING FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT THE WATER STAYS ON LONG ENOUGH (15 SECONDS) FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS INSIDE THE GARBAGE CORRAL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND TEACHER WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION #10 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2624101 , DATE 9/19/25. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090 Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE FOOD SERVICE LINE IN THE SERVING AREA FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
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Sep 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE FOOD SERVICE LINE IN THE SERVING AREA FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR COOLER DOORS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SPRAYER SINK IN THE CORNER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TILE, REPLACE OR SEAL AREA OF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREAS UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SPRAYER SINK.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN THE 1st FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH ONE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 16, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN 3 RD FL.STAFF WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN 1ST FL. STAFF AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSET OF PRE- K 112.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER SCRAPE SINK IN KITCHEN,GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND WINDOW IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 9, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN 3 RD FL.STAFF WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ELECTRICAL PIPES,ON FLOOR NEXT TO LOCKERS,ON TOP OF WASH MACHINE BEHIND PERSONAL FAN,ON FLOOR NEXT TO DESK IN OFFICE,NEXT SMALL FILE CABINET IN KITCHEN.ALSO, 7- RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SCRAPE SINK OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/9/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN 1ST FL. STAFF AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER SCRAPE SINK IN KITCHEN,GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND WINDOW IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSET OF PRE- K 112.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN STAFF WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN KITCHEN STAFF, WOMEN STAFF AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 7, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN STAFF WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF DRIED CRANBERRIES BOX IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT UNDER COLD HOLDING TABLE IN SERVING 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
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN STAFF AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AROUND WALL BASE BEHIND COOLERS IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 13, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP SINK CLOSET ON THE 2ND FL WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEVERAL FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN BY/UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLER (BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES TO THE MISSING AREAS MENTIONED AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 6, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
THE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL OF THE STUDENT'S TOILET ROOMS IS LOW AND NEEDS TO BE INCREASED. THE WOMEN'S 1ST FL STAFF TOILET ROOM HAS LOW PRESSURE AT THE HOT/COLD FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL WASHBOWLS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND SEVERAL WASHBOWLS WITH NO HOT WATER. 1ST FL GIRLS TOILET ROOM HAS 2 WASHBOWLS THE ONLY ONE THAT WORKS IS THE RIGHT FAUCET AND THE WATER IS COLD (62.2F). -THE 1ST FL STAFF TOILET (NEXT TO THE BOYS TOILET ROOM)ROOM HAS NO HOT WATER (64.4F). -THE 2ND FL GIRLS TOILET ROOM HAS NO HOT WATER AT THE WASH BOWL (61.5). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO ALL MENTIONED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT ABLE TO STAY ON ALLOWING FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT THE WATER STAYS ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP SINK CLOSET ON THE 2ND FL WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEVERAL FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN BY/UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLER (BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES TO THE MISSING AREAS MENTIONED AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Oct 18, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 10, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) HAND WASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM ON 1ST FL AND GIRLS WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 67.3F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOR HAND WASHING IS 100.F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 16, 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 RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED GREASE ON MEAT SLICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR BEHIND TWO DOOR METAL FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED WITH EMPLOYEE'S SHOES ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AND ON FLOOR UNDER THE UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE FROM FOOD PREP AREA AND STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA SUCH AS EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 16, 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)
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
OBSERVED VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS INSIDE OF THE GIRLS RESTROOMS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AND NO HAND SOAP FOR THE BOYS RESTROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP IN THE BOYS RESTROOMS. SERIOUD VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 4, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT WHERE EXCCESSIVE DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT. ALSO CLEAN BREAK AREA IN REAR(TABLE, MICROWAVE).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALTHOUGH THE FLOORS WERE PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED, THEY REMAIN HEAVILY STAINED WITH DIRT. ALL FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE REPLACED.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 24, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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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
IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED DURING INVESTIGATION. 20 RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON SHELVES BEHIND THE LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS IN AISLE 3 AND ON FLOOR BEHIND STOCK ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS MUST BE REPAIRED, ALL OF THE MASSIVE CLUTTER WHICH PROVIDES PEST HARBORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELIMINATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING TRASH WITH LIDS UP FOUND AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. LIDS MUST KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO RECOMMEND INCREASING NUMBER OF PICK-UPS PER WEEK SO THAT GARBAGE STORED INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM CAN BE PROPERLY DISCARDED(ALL TRASH SHOULD BE STORED IN DUMPSTERS NOT REAR STORAGE ROOM). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-19-15 ON REPORT# 1528010 NOT CORRECTED: -34-OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE UNCLEAN; INCLUDING UNDERNEATH SELLING FLOOR SHELVES WHERE HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP AND ITEMS FROM STORAGE SHELVES HAVE FALLEN BEHIND/UNDERNEATH, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.-35- OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT; REMOVE DIRT BY CLEANING SINK WHICH DRAINS SLOWLY DUE TO DIRT INSIDE.-41-EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. UNABLE TO SEE CLEARLY SOME AREAS OF FLOORS AND WALLS FOR PEST ISSUES AND CLEANLINESS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM. SOME ITEMS STORED IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR STORAGE WHICH IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME (WATER TURNED OFF); SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE WHEN USING. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT WHERE EXCCESSIVE DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT. ALSO CLEAN BREAK AREA IN REAR(TABLE, MICROWAVE), AND SINK IN WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND DOOR INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR. REPLACE BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPAIR BLOWN LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM(3 OUT OF 5 NOT WORKING).
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH MOP SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING HANDLE TO TOILET, WATER CONSTANTLY RUNNING INTO COMODE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 1, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE COBB WEBBS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1st & 2nd FLOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE WEBBS AND DUST.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 19, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE UNCLEAN; INCLUDING UNDERNEATH SELLING FLOOR SHELVES WHERE HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP AND ITEMS FROM STORAGE SHELVES HAVE FALLEN BEHIND/UNDERNEATH, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT; REMOVE DIRT BY CLEANING SINK WHICH DRAINS SLOWLY DUE TO DIRT INSIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. UNABLE TO SEE CLEARLY SOME AREAS OF FLOORS AND WALLS FOR PEST ISSUES AND CLEANLINESS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM. SOME ITEMS STORED IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR STORAGE WHICH IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME (WATER TURNED OFF); SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE WHEN USING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 23, 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
ALL STORAGE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED,IE STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED ALL ON FLOOR AREAS:JANITOR CLOSET ROOM 112,141,BOOK ROOM-217, PRE K-ROOM 108 CLOSET. ALSO OPENINGS AT FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN KITCHEN.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
1ST FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MDF ROOM-205 ON 2ND FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED.MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE/COMPUTERS OFF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 25, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVES OF SPIDER WEBS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL OPENINGS INTO FLOOR AT WALL BEHIND 2-DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINT WALL WHERE PEELING PAINT WAS REMOVED IN KITCHEN BY 1-COMP SINK AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
RM. 112 JANITORS CLOSET SLOP SINK IS CLOGGED/SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR/UNCLOG. WATER PRESSURE AT BOYS 1ST. FL. HANDWASH SINK IS LOW. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THERE AND WHERE AND NECESSARY.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 5, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SINK OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOM IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY 1 COMP. SINK IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM BY ENGINEER'S OFFICE. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES(IF EASILY CLEANABLE) IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS(INCLUDING GIRL'S 3RD FLR WASHROOM). RE-PAINT WALL UNDERNEATH URINAL IN 2ND FLR BOY'S WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HANDWASHING FACILITY(BRADLEY) IN FIRST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM HAS VERY LOW PRESSURE, MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS AND ROOMS THROUGHOUT, AND NEED TO REPLACE ALL MILK CRATES WITH STORAGE SHELVES TO ELIMINATE HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PESTS. DISCARD DIRTY WATER IN MOP BUCKETS AND HANG ALL CLEAN MOPS UPRIGHT TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 1, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE, DRAWER OF 1 COMP. SINK PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR OF OVEN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, DINING ROOM AND WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT. REAR KITCHEN DOOR(S) NEED REPAIRING ALONG THE SIDES AT CENTER POST. REPAIR LOWER SECTION WALL IN SECOND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN STUDENT WASHROOMS(3RD FLOOR).
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 5, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN CAN OPENER HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN MOP CLOSETS, TEACHER'S LOUNGE AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, DINING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS, KITCHEN & DINING AREAS. REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT FROM DOOR FRAME OF KITCHEN EXIT DOOR AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN WALLS IN MOP CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BLOWN LIGHTS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN STUDENT WASHROOMS(3RD FLOOR).
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 5, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLER, FREEZER, DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CABINETS UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA.
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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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS; MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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 REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 28, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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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
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 RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM. OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. MUST POST SUMMARY REPORT TO BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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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; COOLER, FREEZER, DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CABINETS UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA.
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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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS; MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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 REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 10, 2010 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
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT NORTHWEST CORNER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.CORRECTED.
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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.