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Charles Hammond Elementary

2819 W 21st Place (2132S), Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

71cited violations
4serious tier
23inspections
18tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
23531
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026280
2025111
2024130
2023120
2022130
2021130
2020110
2019240
20183103
2017130
2016160
2015120
2014150
2013130
2012130
2011140
20103100

Inspections

  1. Sep 15, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TRUE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS ON COOLER.

  2. Sep 8, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HOT WATER (126.5F) ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HANDWASHNG SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER CLEANING SUPPLIES, SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TRUE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS ON COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT COVERED. ALL DUMPSTER LIDS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

  3. Aug 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER CHEMICAL(DESCALER) BEING USED FOR SANITIZER IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, DRAIN AND CLEAN SINK, AND USE PROPER QUAT SANITIZER WITH TESTING KIT FOR SANITIZING DISHES. SINK CORRECTLY SET UP AND SANITIZER TESTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  4. Sep 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED BOYS' TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR HANDSINK CLOSEST TO URINALS INOPERABLE 1 OF 3. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING WALLBASE IN FRONT AND REAR CAFETERIA NEAR WINDOWS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM BY THE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 6 BURNT OUT LIGHT ON THE MAIN PREP LINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  6. May 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN CHILDREN RESTROOMS DIDN'T RUN WATER FOR A MININUM OF 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE ALL PUSH BUTTONS TO MAINTAIN RUNNING WATER FOR A MININUM OF 15 SECONDS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAKING FAUCET HEAD AT THE WASHING COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ON THIRD FLOOR BOYS AND SECOND FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOMS CEILING THERE WAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  7. May 13, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A CONTINUOUS DRIP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN GIRLS RESTROOM ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM AND GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  9. Apr 22, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 : PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN STUDENT BOYS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  10. Apr 11, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND FILE CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN BOOK STORAGE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER IN LIBRARY. EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN BOOK ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND ORGANIZE BOOK ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD RODENT (MOUSE) IN GLUE TRAP BEHIND STORAGE SHELF IN LIBRARY. INSTD TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN STUDENT BOYS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  11. Apr 11, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K ROOM 111.DAMAGED & LOOSE WALLS IN LUNCHROOM,PREP-K ROOM 111 & 102.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

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

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM,STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K ROOM 111.DAMAGED & LOOSE WALLS IN LUNCHROOM,PREP-K ROOM 111 & 102MUST CLEAN WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

  13. Feb 27, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 56.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED 2 -DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 24LBS. COOKED BOILED EGGS 46.4F-46.9F,28 LBS. YOGURT 48.0F-48.8F,1.1LBS. SALSA 44.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.53.1LBS. $139.72 (NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPX. 300 OR MORE TO NUMEROUS TOO COUNT IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON LOWER SHELF OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING LINE,ON LOWER SHELF OF FOOD CART,ON TOP OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,ON LOWER LEDGE OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL REACH IN COOLERS ,FREEZERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,MANAGERS DESK,MIDDLE OF FLOOR.LUNCHROOM-ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER RADIATORS,STORAGE CABINETS.STAFF LOUNGE-ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COUCH,REFRIGERATOR,TABLES,ON MICROWAVE TABLE,MOTOR OF REFRIGERATOR,COMPUTER DESK,IN BETWEEN FILE CABINETS,UNDER RADIATORS.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ON FOOD BOXES.PRE-K ROOM 111-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND SHELVING UNITS,CHAIRS,CUBBIES,LOWER SHELF ON BRICKS,WINDOW SILLS,TOILETROOM BEHIND MIRROR.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12-15 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR IN LUNCHROOM,STAFF LOUNGE ON FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR AND CRAWLING ON TABLE,IN PRE-K ROOM 111- ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT.ALSO,APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS -MAIN,EAST,NORTH,BOILER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES O

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED BOTH OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR.LIDS BENT IN UPRIGHT POSITION NOT ABLE TO CLOSE,FRAME & ROD BENT,LIDS CRACKED ON ANOTHER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(NO CITATION ISSSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PRE-K ROOM 111-ALL CUBBIES,SHELVINGS UNITS,WINDOW SILLS. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM,STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K ROOM 111.DAMAGED & LOOSE WALLS IN LUNCHROOM,PREP-K ROOM 111 TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE-K ROOM 111.

  14. Apr 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS IN LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM AND OUTSIDE STAGING AREA OF LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAK AT P-TRAP OF 1ST WASHBOWL IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.

  15. May 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE PLASTIC LINING FROM SHELF IN CABINET UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN MICROWAVE IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN IN BOY"S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR IN TH NEW BUILDING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BOILER ROOM, IN BOTH SPECIAL ED CLASSROOMS, IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, AND UNDERNEATH THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE(DIRT,DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS) IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND CLEAN WALLS IN 2ND GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE OLD BUILDING. REPAIR WALL BASE(LARGE OPENING) IN HALLWAY LEADING TO ENGINEER'S OFFICE IN THE BOILER ROOM. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN STAFF WASHROOM ON FIRST ON LOWER LEVEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE FOLLOWING:IN 2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM IN NEW BUILDING( MIDDLE WASH BOWL INOPERABLE, WASHBOWL NEAR URINALS NEEDS A NEW HANDLE ON HOT WATER SIDE THAT RUNS INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS, NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL NEAR WALL. REPAIR BROKEN URINAL AND BROKEN TOILET IN 3RD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM IN OLD BUILDING. REPAIR BROKEN TOILET IN BOY'S WASHROOM ON LOWER LEVEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL ARTICLES STRED ON THE FLOOR IN PRE-K MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR(ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN CORNERS WHERE LARGE ITMS ARE STORED.

  16. Jan 23, 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

      FOUND PAPER STUCK TO THE WALLS OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR AND PAPER ON THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE PAPER FROM CEILING AND WALL OF THESE WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND ONE SINK IN THE SECCOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM (NEAR THE LIBRARY) WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE; INCREASE PRESSURE AT THIS SINK.

  17. Mar 20, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      COOKED FOOD PRODUCT NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      SINGLE SERVICE STORAGE BAGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN PROTECTED MANNER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME. ALL HANDSINK FAUCETS IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET NOT MAINTAINED. INSTD TO SUPPLY ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE FROM HAND ON FAUCET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN DRYSTORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE TO BE ABLE TO HAVE ALL AREAS ACCESIBLE.

  18. May 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE KITCHEN CEILINGS ARE STAINED AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND PAINT THE CEILING. THE SECOND FLOOR HAS WATER SOAKED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY PEELING WALLS, REMOVE ALL DAMAGED AREAS AND REPAIR SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE PRE-K ROOM BATHROOM SINK HAS HARD TO TURN, INSTANT SHUT OFF VALVES, REPLACE WITH FAUCETS THAT THE CHILDREN CAN OPERATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BOILER ROOM IS FULL OF STORED ITEMS, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE SAID AREA. CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED IN THE PRE-K AND MOP CLOSETS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED, LABEL AND STORE ITEMS IN A SAFE AND SANITARY MANNER.

  19. Jun 13, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT BASE OF WALL IN REAR OF LUNCHROOM WHERE MISSING. SEAL SMALL HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO SINK IN WASHROOM OF PRE-K ROOM. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY WHERE NEEDED. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON CEILING OF BOYS WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM PIPE LEADING INTO CEILING IN CORNER OF SAME WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT ONE SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR; PROVIDE. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET KNOB AT THIRD FLOOR MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BOILER ROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

  20. Feb 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DIVIDERS IN 1 ST FL. BOY'S TOILET 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 OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL & WALL BASE IN LUNCH ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILE IN STAFF LOUNGE,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON EAST DOOR.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN PRE-K TOILET 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 LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE-K,NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN OFFICE & SLOW DRAINING,2ND FL. BOY'S (NEW) HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR.MUST ADJUST ALL FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

    • 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 SUPPLY ROOM.

  21. Oct 14, 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 CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN.

    • 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 BOILER ROOM AND SOME MOP CLOSETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER UNDER HOOD 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 REPAIR FAUCETS AT EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN AND 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS.

  22. Feb 8, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  23. Feb 1, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM NEAR WINDOW 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. INSIDE 1ST FLOOR CLOSET NEAR LUNCHROOM OVER 40 DROPPINGS, STAFF LOUNGE AND BASEMENT OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED; 7-38-020 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-SANITIZE; CABINETS, SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM AND 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 PRE-K CLASSROOM, CLOSETS AND BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS; INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM, CLOSETS, AND BASEMENT ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PRE-K CLASSROOM, CLOSETS, AND BOILER ROOM/BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.