John R Doolittle Elementary
535 E 35TH ST BLDG, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 14, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 20, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
excess debris on floor under prep table and under hand washing sinks. clean and maintain.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
light shield needed in walk in storage closet.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 29, 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 OF PRE-K LUNCHRO AND IN OPEN AREA.OM OF LITTER AND DEBRIS UNDER TABLES AND OPEN AREA.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE CAFETERIA SEATING AREA FROM THE TABLES BUMPING AGAINST THEM; REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CHIPPED PAINT NOED BEHIND CLEAN UTESILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND GREASE RECEPTOR ATTACHED TO THE FOUR COMP SINK.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 13, 2012 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
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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 11, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ANY SINKS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 4, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON DISHWASHER DRAINBOARDS BOXES ETC. MUST CLEAR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 23, 2011 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
DEFROST FREEZER IN PRE K/HEAD START LUNCHROOM/CLASSROOM IN BASEMENT.
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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. 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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 27, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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. 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.
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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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 18, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. 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.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED, UNEVEN FLOOR SECTIONS IN TOILET ROOMS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. 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.
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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.
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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. 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.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM IN STAFF BREAK ROOM AND REMOVE LITTER FROM UNUSED TANK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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.