Josiah Pickard Elementary
2301 W 21st Place (2132S), Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 24961
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR EXIT DOORS BY THE STAIRS/CAFETERIA WITH 1/4"-1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. -NO RUNNING WATER AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL (3 TOTAL) IN THE BOYS 2ND FL TOILETROOM. -NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE GIRLS 1ST WASHBOWL (3 IN TOTAL) ON THE 2ND FL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE PREP AREA. -LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 31, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 13, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(A): FOUND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE ( TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL) FILLED WITH PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.ICE MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED, AND INSPECTED BY CDPH.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 11, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 86F LOCATED IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 70F -75F LOCATED IN ALL TOILET ROOM FOR STUDENTS IN OLDER BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE OLDER SCHOOL SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE ( TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL) FILLED WITH PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED BEAN CHEESE WRAPS LOCATED AT SELF SERVICE COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOUND TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57F - 60F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF ERAPS AT $35. MUST MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMOERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO 2 DOOR COOLERS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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May 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F-57F LOCATED BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR FOR PICK UP IN BROWN PAPER BAGS AND WITHOUT BEING REFRIGERATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE FRONT TWO SERVING LINE AT THE FOOD DESPENSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK IN FRONT SERVING LINES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND CONNECTED TO PROPER DRAINAGE., PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO LIGHT SHIELDS ON IN MANAGER OFFICE, AND OUT SIDE THE OFFICE WITH WATER STAINS ON THE INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WATER STAINS, ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN MANAGER OFFICE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 11, 2017 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
CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS LOCATED AT REAR OF LUNCHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL OF 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM IN OLD BUILIDING. ALSO RE-CAULK/RE-SEAL COVING ALONG WALL IN PREP AREA BY THE TWO 2-DR REFRIGERATION UNITS ON WESTSIDE OF PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS LOCATED IN LUNCHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 16, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR ON ONE SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM AND ONE SINK ON THE GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 8, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOOR #3 THE FAR LEFT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR ON ONE SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM AND ONE SINK ON THE GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATOR IN PRE-K ROOM 404A NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REFRIGERATOR MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REFRIGERATOR IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN GUARDS ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN SERVING AREA. REPAIR RIGHT DOOR AT EXIT#3(LOWER AREA RUSTED).
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INCREASE PRESSURE ON WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR ROOM 202.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN LUNCHROOM STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ELECTRICAL ROOM 104. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT IN UTILITY CLOSETS.
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER PANEL WITH HEAVY YELLOW BUILDUP AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. MACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" BY CDPH. DO NOT USE OR REMOVE TAG. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NON-WORKING SERVING LINE IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT SNEEZE GUARDS OF SERVING LINES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN 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
MUST REMOVE TOILET PAPER FROM CEILING OF GIRLS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR IN OLD BUILDING. SOME CRACKED PAINT ON SECOND FLOOR AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THIRD FLOOR OF GIRLS WASHROOMS IN OLD BUILDING; REMOVE AND REPAINT AREAS. SOME AREAS OF HALLWAY WALLS AND CEILING IN OLD BUILDING HAVE DAMAGE FROM A WATER LEAK. PAINT WAS SCRAPED FROM THESE AREAS; MUST REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
GAS OPERATED CONNECTED STOVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED TO AN EXHAUST SYSTEM THAT BLOWS OUTSIDE; MUST INSTALL A PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE STOVE OR REMOVE STOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 14, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE CENTER SERVING LINE HAS A CRACKED SNEEZE GUARD, REPLACE THE CRACKED SHIELD.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE HAVE DEAD ANTS IN THE TRAPS, CHECK THE BASEBOARDS FOR CRACKS AND SEAL AS NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, REPLACE THE SHIELD.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOMS IN THE OLD AND NEW BUILDINGS HAVE BROKEN FAUCETS, ALTERNATE SINKS ARE AVAILABLE, REPAIR THE PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 8, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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. FOUND PEELING PAINT IN THE HALLS 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR AT CROSS OVER FROM OLD SCHOOL BUILDING TO THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND PAINT ALL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 25, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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. FOUND 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE ELECTRIC ROOM IN THE SOUTH WEST CORNER AND IN THE BOILER ROOM OLD BUILDING BASEMENT NORTH WALL 20 DROPPINGS. SOUTH DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP BOTTOM NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED.INSTD TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE A RECIEPT UPON MY RSTURN. SERIOUS VIOLATION GIVEN 7-38-020 H000063637 18 COURT DATE 03/31/2011 AT 9:00 ROOM 112 400 W. SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE BACK OF THE CITATION.
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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. THE FILTERS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. THE FLOOR IN THE ELECTRIC ROOM, BOILER ROOM,FAN ROOM AND UTILITY CLOSETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. FOUND PEELING PAINT IN THE HALLS 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR AT THE CROSS OVER FROM OLD SCHOOL BUILDING TO THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING. INSTD TO REMOVE PAINT AND PAINT ALL.
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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. IN THE UTILITY BY THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR HAS A FOUL SMELL, THE STINK STACK PIPE HAS A HOLE IN IT. INSTRUCTHD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PIPE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 6, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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 WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DIVIDERS IN TOILET ROOM DOOR 2ND FL.BOY'S,3RD FL BOY'S.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR LOCKS ON 2ND FL. GIRL'S (OLD).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,HOOD,STAFF LOUNGE REFRIGERATOR & MICROWAVE,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.
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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.CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL MOPSINK CLOSETS.
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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 SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILING IN SOME TOILET ROOMS & GYM.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN KITCHEN.
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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.PROVIDE LIGHTING IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S,3RD FL. GIRL'S.
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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 SOME FAUCET HANDLES NEED ADJUSTING..(KITCHEN) UNISEX NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 2 HAND SINKS (NEW) 2ND FL BOY'S.MISSING FAUCET HANDLE IN BOY'S (OLD) 1ST FL.,1ST FL. MOP SINK,(NEW)3RD FL.BOY'S.
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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 AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM (A),BASEMENT ELECTRICAL,MAINTENANCE BREAK ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 14, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.FOUND EVIDENCE OF APPX 300 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OFFICE(KITCHEN),DRY FOOD STORAGE,DISH MACHINE AREA,FIRE PUMP ROOM,STORAGE ROOM(A&B),WATER METER,1ST FL. ELECTRICAL,FAN ROOM,PRE-K 404,BOILER ROOM,ROOM311 STORAGE(A&B),ROOM312.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED DOOR #12,6,BASEMENT ELECTRICAL,BOILER ROOM,AUDITORIUM.HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR ENTRY DOOR IN PRE-K404.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS AND SEAL HOLE IN WALL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/14/10.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DIVIDERS IN TOILET ROOM DOOR 2ND FL.BOY'S,3RD FL BOY'S.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR LOCKS ON 2ND FL. GIRL'S (OLD).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,HOOD,STAFF LOUNGE REFRIGERATOR & MICROWAVE,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL MOPSINK CLOSETS.
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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 SCRAPE& PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN SOME TOILET ROOMS & GYM MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN KITCHEN..
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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 PROVIDE LIGHT IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S,3RD FL.GIRL'S.
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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 SOME FAUCET HANDLES NEED ADJUSTING..(KITCHEN) UNISEX NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 2 HAND SINKS (NEW) 2ND FL BOY'S.MISSING FAUCET HANDLE IN BOY'S (OLD) 1ST FL.,1ST FL. MOP SINK,(NEW)3RD FL.BOY'S.
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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 AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM (A),BASEMENT ELECTRICAL,MAINTENANCE BREAK ROOM.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.