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Eli Whitney Elementary School

2815 S Komensky (4032W), Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

88cited violations
4serious tier
23inspections
16tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
25841
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025110
2024120
2023100
2022120
2021180
2020240
2019100
20183242
2017130
2016120
2015120
2014130
2013150
2012130
20113182
20102100

Inspections

  1. Sep 17, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON MILK COOLER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT OPERABLE IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Sep 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT HANDSINK IN CAFETERIA AREA AROUD LOWER DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Sep 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN ON PERMITER ON WALLS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS WITHIN SOUTH VENT ROOM. ALL DROPPINGS WERE REMOVED AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS WERE CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DOOR TO WARM AIR CHAMBER SOUTH ROOM PROPPED OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT FAR RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR SWEEP ALLOWING ENTRY. WARM AIR CHAMBER SOUTH ROOM CONTAINED 2 LARGE (6 FT BY 3FT RECTANGULAR OUTER OPENINGS THAT NEED TO BE CLOSED AND PROTECTED FROM THE ENTRY OF INSECTS AND/OR RODENTS. REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AT DOOR TO WARM AIR CHAMBER SOUTH ROOM AND PROTECT ADDITIONAL OUTER OPENINGS AGAINST ENTRY OF INSECTS AND RODENTS.

  4. Jun 1, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED SOME FAUCETS IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS DONT STAY ON THE REQUIRED TIME; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCETS TO STAY ON FOR 15 SECONDS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.

  6. May 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER INVERTED UTENSILS DURING INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT OVER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN GIRLS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES OVER WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED INSECT DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED LAMINATE EXPOSING RAW WOOD SURFACE ON SERVING WINDOW IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jun 24, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  8. Jun 17, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, LUNCHROOM AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB MISSING FROM THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  9. Apr 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Feb 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: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WINDOW SILLS AND EXHAUST WINDOW FAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND 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 LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AND SERVING LINE AREAS,LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM AND PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST BASEMENT (G & B),2ND FL (B) LAST HAND SINK FOR FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. (B) NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 4 SINKS .

  11. Jan 31, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPX. 50 OR MORE ALONG WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOM NEAR MILK CRATE STORAGE,ON LEDGE IN ADDITIONAL LUNCHROOM AND NEAR GARBAGE BAIL,NORTH PRE-K ROOM M-4 ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON TOP OF TOY,PRE-K ROOM M-3 ON UNDER SHELVING UNITS,COMPUTER DESK AND BETWEEN PIPES ALONG WALL.ALSO,APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS NORTH.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/31/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WINDOW SILLS AND EXHAUST WINDOW FAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND 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 LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AND SERVING LINE AREAS,LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM AND PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST BASEMENT (G & B),2ND FL (B) LAST HAND SINK FOR FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. (B) NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 4 SINKS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN PRE-K ROOM M-3 AND FIRE PUMP ROOM.

  12. Jan 29, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPX. 200 OR MORE IN MAIN PREP AREA ON WALL OUTLETS,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF STEAM TABLE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT LINE,UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNITS,NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WINDOW SILLS,IN ADJACENT SERVING LINE ON WALL OUTLETS,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT,UNUSED MILK COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOMS,BEHIND DOOR NEAR MILK CRATE STORAGE,ON LEDGE IN ADDITIONAL LUNCHROOM AND NEAR GARBAGE BAIL,NORTH PRE-K ROOM M-4 ON SHELVING UNITS AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,PRE-K ROOM M-3 AT MOTOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR,ON AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,COMPUTER DESK,FIRE PUMP ROOM.ALSO,APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS NORTH,MAIN ENTRY AND LUNCH ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,HAM SANDWICHES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1647224 4/21/17 NOT CORRECTED #38- HAND SINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE.MUST INSTALL.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WINDOW SILLS AND EXHAUST WINDOW FAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AND SERVING LINE AREAS,LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM AND PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ADJUST BASEMENT (G & B),2ND FL (B) LAST HAND SINK FOR FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. (B) NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 4 SINKS (LAST).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN PRE-K ROOM M-3 AND FIRE PUMP ROOM

  13. 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

      FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT AND CHIPPED WALLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3 OUT OF 4 SINKS IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. FAUCETS DON'T STAY ON FOR 15 SECONDS OR MORE, SPRAYER DOESN'T WORK. HANDSINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST INSTALL MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Apr 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  15. Jan 13, 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 PEELING PAINT AT THE SIDE OF THE THREE COMP SINK (WASH) ON WALL; REMOVE AND REPAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS BLOWN; REPLACE BULB.

  16. Jan 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER FOR MILK STORAGE WITH MISSING FRONT DOOR/PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN DOOR/PANEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE NON WORKING BULB AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LUNCH ROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK ON COLD WATER KNOW ON RIGHT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Mar 21, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BASE IS WATER DAMAGED IN THE KITCHEN AND THE FOOD SERVING "WINDOW" AREA HAS PEELING AND WORN PAINTED SURFACES, REPAIR OR REPLACE UNSANITARY / WORN AREAS. THE WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD IS DIRTY; CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID ITEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      AN OUT OF ORDER WARMING OVEN AND TWO DISCONNECTED AND UNVENTED CONVECTION OVENS ARE IN THE KITCHEN, REPAIR OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FIRST FLOOR STAIRWELL AND VESTIBULE HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF PEELING PAINT AND EFFLUENCE ON THE EXPOSED BRICKWORK AND THE GIRLS BASEMENT BATHROOM HAS DIRTY/DAMAGED WALLS, REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER HAVE NO LIGHT, REPAIR LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BASEMENT GIRLS ROOM HAS ONE SLOW WATER FAUCET AND THE NORTH MOBILE CLASSROOM HAS A DAMAGED TOILET HANDLE, REPAIR PLUMBING.

  18. Jun 5, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING OUTSIDE OF BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR, ALSO ON THIRD FLOOR OUTSIDE OF ROOM 306 ON CEILING. ENGINEER STATES THAT THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE ROOF THAT HAS NOW BEEN REPAIRED. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AT SIDE OF THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT.

  19. Sep 8, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN STAFF REFGERATOR,LIGHT SHIELDS,CUBBIES IN NORTH BUILDING MOBILE -3.

    • 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.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,ELEVATE STORAGE IN FIRE PUMP ROOM.

    • 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.REPLACE DOOR SWEEP ON EAST LUNCH ROOM DOOR AND NORTH MOBIL PRE-K DOOR.ALSO MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND TRIM IN PREP AREA LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FOUND 2- HAND SINKS IN GIRLS WASHROOM-2ND FLOOR NOT CONNECTED. MUST REPAIR/CONNECTED.

    • 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 REMOVE CLUTTER IN MOP ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.

  20. Aug 24, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.REACH IN MILK COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST USE ADDITIONAL MILK COOLER FOR MILK STORAGE,-CDI.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Critical

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

      All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND MILK INSIDE REACH IN MILK COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F,46.9F. APPROX-TWO CRATES/ 107 CONTAINERS OF MILK COST $27.00,WAS REMOVED FROM COOLER AND TAGGED. MUST MAINTAIN MILK AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUT SIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OVER FLOWING WITH CARD BOARD,BOXES,PLASTIS BAGS,LIDS WIDE OPEN. MUST MAINTAIN AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN STAFF REFGERATOR,LIGHT SHIELDS,CUBBIES IN NORTH BUILDING MOBILE -3.

    • 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.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,ELEVATE STORAGE IN FIRE PUMP ROOM.

    • 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.REPLACE DOOR SWEEP ON EAST LUNCH ROOM DOOR AND NORTH MOBIL PRE-K DOOR.ALSO MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND TRIM IN PREP AREA LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FOUND 2- HAND SINKS IN GIRLS WASHROOM-2ND FLOOR NOT CONNECTED. MUST REPAIR/CONNECTED.

    • 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 REMOVE CLUTTER IN MOP ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.

  21. Mar 31, 2011 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, NORTH MOBILE UNIT AT ENTRY DOOR & TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN LUNCH ROOMS.

    • 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 MISSING CEILING TILE IN LUNCH ROOM,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON EAST LUNCH ROOM DOOR& NORTH MOBILE DOOR,WALL TRIM IN LUNCH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE WALL BASE IN STAFF LOUNGE TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & TRIM IN PREP AREA & LUNCH ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

    • 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 LIGHT BULBS IN LUNCH ROOM,PRE-K NORTH.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS HANDLES AT PREP HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM STORAGE AREA.

  22. Nov 3, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

      Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. TOXIC ITEMS [BLEACH, ALL PURPOSE CLEANERS, PINE SOL ETC] IMPROPERLY STORED. ABOVE ITEMS STORED INSIDE OPEN CABINETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS IN SOUTH MOBILE UNIT. ITEMS ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS. INSTRUCTED TOXIC ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

    • 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 MOP SINK AT 3RD FLOOR MOP CLOSET.

    • 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 BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS/CLOSETS AND BOILER ROOM.

    • 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 WEST WALL NEAR 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.

    • 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 PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AT HAND WASHING BOWLS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

  23. Apr 6, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; MICROWAVE OVEN IN STAFF LOUNGE AND MOP SINKS IN SOME 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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BOILER ROOM AND CLOSETS.

    • 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 AND PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET, AND SEAL OPENINGS IN SAME CLOSET 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 FAUCETS AT EXPOSED SINK AND 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, 1PART SINK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM IN MOBILE UNIT-ROOM 2, AND PIPES UNDER HAND BOWL IN BOYS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.

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.