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John R Doolittle Elementary

535 E 35TH ST BLDG, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

63cited violations
4serious tier
20inspections
20tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2208636
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024130
2023120
2022120
2021161
2020140
2019120
2018240
2017120
2016120
2015110
2014130
2013141
20123112
20112100
2010160

Inspections

  1. Sep 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  2. Sep 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED TRAYS OF NACHO CHIPS STORED ON A SPEED RACK UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE FOOD SERVICE, GENDER NEUTRAL LOCKER ROOM, LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Sep 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX ADULT USE RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF STAFF WASHROOM IN STORAGE/LOUNGE AREA NEXT TO MDF ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  4. Sep 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL SHELVES OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN FOOD LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AND FRONT SERVING LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Sep 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. THE MANAGER ONLY HAS A COPY POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING SUPPLIES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      4-301.11 OBSERVED A WALK-IN COOLER (WITHOUT TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SAID WALK-IN COOLER AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER STATES COOLER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SAID COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR AND DEATTACHED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENTS.

  6. Sep 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE SECOND (FROM THE LEFT) FAUCET ON THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AND SERVING AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS/CEILING.

  7. Sep 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND ONE DOOR TO THE LAST STALL IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR MISSING; REPLACE DOOR. (WORK ORDER IN TO REPLACE DOOR).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  8. Dec 14, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Nov 20, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B)(B) Clean under prep tables, remove various bottles of condiments to eliminate food harborage. Clean interior oven and remove dead roach, clean and sanitize. Maintain clean.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      outside garbage receptacles were found open with garbage spilling over with debris on ground around containers. Found lids broken and in poor repair. instructed to clean, maintain and repair all containers. priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b) no citation issued

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      excess debris on floor under prep table and under hand washing sinks. clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      light shield needed in walk in storage closet.

  10. Sep 29, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS OF PRE-K LUNCHRO AND IN OPEN AREA.OM OF LITTER AND DEBRIS UNDER TABLES AND OPEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE CAFETERIA SEATING AREA FROM THE TABLES BUMPING AGAINST THEM; REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.

  11. Sep 19, 2016 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 PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE CAFETERIA SEATING AREA FROM THE TABLES BUMPING AGAINST THEM; REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING FROM THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK WHEN THE COMPARTMENT IS FULL; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STOPPER SO THE WATER DOES NOT DRAIN FROM THE SINK.

  12. Nov 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

      CHIPPED PAINT NOED BEHIND CLEAN UTESILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

  13. Oct 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND GREASE RECEPTOR ATTACHED TO THE FOUR COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL IN THE LUNCHROOM BY THE WINDOWS WHERE TABLES BUMP AGAINST; REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED. SOME PAPER OBSERVED ON CEILING AND WALL OF GIRLS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE PAPER FROM CEILING AND WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE FOUR COMP SINK; CLEAN AND PAINT GREASE RECEPTOR. REPAIR DRAIN STOPPER AT THE FOUR COMP SINK IN THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT; WATER SEEPS OUT OF COMPARTMENT. OBSERVED A BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE THIRD STALL; REPLACE TOILET SEAT. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MIDDLE SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; RESTORE HOT WATER TO THAT SINK. OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE MIDDLE SINK AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE THIRD SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; RESTORE WATER TO BOTH SINKS.

  14. Oct 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND 6LBS OF BACON, 4 DOZEN OF EGGS AND 1 BOX OF PORK SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 67-69 DEGREES. FOOD ITEMS WERE IN A BOX ON A CART IN THE PREP AREA. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $50.00 12 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN WASHROOMS, DRY STORAGE AREAS, PREP AREA AND JANITOR CLOSETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      1 SINK IN GIRLS ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  15. Aug 13, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Correct By: Sunday, November 11, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: NO VENTILATION IN ANY TOILET ROOMS (BASEMENT, 1ST, 2ND) MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR WINDOWS OR OPEN TO AIR. COPPER LINES (PLUMBING) NOTED ABOVE SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROPERLY INSULATE. WILL REFER TO PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Correct By: Sunday, November 11, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT UNUSED STORAGE/CLASSROOMS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE SAME AREA AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

  16. Aug 11, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ANY SINKS. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      GARBAGE AND SURROUNDING AREA NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WASTE WATER BACK UP IN BASINS OF SINK WHEN WATER RUNNING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      NO WATER AT 1ST FLOOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO VENTILATION IN ANY TOILET ROOMS (BASEMENT, 1ST, 2ND) MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR WINDOWS OR OPEN TO AIR. COPPER LINES (PLUMBING) NOTED ABOVE SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROPERLY INSULATE. WILL REFER TO PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT UNUSED STORAGE/CLASSROOMS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE SAME AREA AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

  17. Jun 4, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ABOVE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON DISHWASHER DRAINBOARDS BOXES ETC. MUST CLEAR.

  18. Nov 23, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEFROST FREEZER IN PRE K/HEAD START LUNCHROOM/CLASSROOM IN 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. CLEAN OVERHEAD PIPING BY REFRIGERATORS IN LUNCHROOM AND CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS IN LUNCHROOM ABOVE SEATING AREA TO REMOVE STAINS. CLEAN UPPER WALLS AT REAR EAST SIDE OF BUILDING ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CLOGGED UTILITY SINK ON SECOND FLOOR UTLITY CLOSET ACROSS FROM BOYS TOILET ROOM SO WATER CAN PROPERLY DRAIN.

  19. Apr 27, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #231226, INSPECTION DATE 02/18/10: #37 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS, #38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING UTILITY SINK ON 2ND FLOOR. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEFROST FREEZER IN PRE K/HEAD START CLASSROOM, CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN, AND TEACHERS LOUNGE TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILDUP. PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE DAIRY COOLER IN KITCHEN AT SERVING LINE.

    • 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. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT RINSE SINK IN KITCHEN. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET IN 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. CLEAN VENT COVERS IN UTILITY SINK CLOSETS, CLEAN PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND MILK STAINS IN KITCHEN, LUNCHROOM, AND NEXT TO PRE-K/HEAD START CLASS ROOM. REPLACE WORN INSULATION AROUND PIPING IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT AND TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. FLOOR. PAINT CHIPPED WALL SECTION BY DISH MACHINE, CLEAN WALL BASE AND REPAIR WALL NEXT TO WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN FREEZER, PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB IN END FREEZER IN KITCHEN, AND REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN 1ST. FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLOGGED UTILTIY SINK ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SO WATER CAN PROPERLY DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND BASMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  20. Feb 18, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND FOOD CARTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN PRE-K/HEAD START CLASS ROOM.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED, UNEVEN FLOOR SECTIONS IN TOILET ROOMS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, UTILITY CLOSET, SOME WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN, AND WALLS NEXT TO PRE-K ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WALL SECTIONS WITH CHIPPING PAINT IN LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN, MAKE OPERABLE VENTILATION IN STUDENT TOILET ROOMS,REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING UTILITY SINK ON 2ND FLOOR.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM IN STAFF BREAK ROOM AND REMOVE LITTER FROM UNUSED TANK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.