Columbia Explorers
4520 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 20071
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 18, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN BOY'S WASHROOM(LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IS FUNCTION PROPERLY), OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRL'S WASHROOM(RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY) AND OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT STAFF WASHROOM IN MODULAR BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE SAID WATER PRESSURE TO SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN MODULAR BUILDING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD WITH SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 11, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 78.4-80.1F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MAIN BUILDING, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND ALL STUDENT AND STAFF WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN BOY'S WASHROOM(LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IS FUNCTION PROPERLY), OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRL'S WASHROOM(RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY) AND OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT STAFF WASHROOM IN MODULAR BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE SAID WATER PRESSURE TO SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN MODULAR BUILDING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM/EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD WITH SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT REAR EXTERIOR KITCHEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 16, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING
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Severity not stated
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Sep 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA, BUT NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS (NOT STATED ON LABLE OF VIREX 11 256), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE OUTER LID OF THE ICE MACHINE BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH PURPLE DUCT TAPE(LID BROKEN), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE THE DUST TAPE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO THE WALL CAULK BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TURNING COLORS/WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CAULK.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK AT SERVING LINES WHERE STEAN TABLES/COLD LINES LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE TWO #10 CAN OPENERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL IN NEED OF PAINTING BEHIND THE POT RACK IN MAIN KITCHEN, ALDO IN DISH ROOM RECAULK AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN WALL AROUND THE DISH MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN SIDE DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING OVER THE TWO COOLERS REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES. ALSO CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF STEAMER. CLEAN WALL IN CORNER BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR RECAULK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 14, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 7, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 30F. THE FREEZER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZAS AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER AT 0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHROOM, JANITOR'S CLOSET AND LUNCHROOM. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Serious
Critical
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May 18, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON BASE AT WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH AND TOP OF DISHMACHINE. REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 7, 2014 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
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL IN DRY STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 46.3 F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING MILK, CHEESE AND YOGURT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED. WALK IN COOLER WAS TAGGED AND ONLY TO BE USED TO FOR NON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF SHREDDED MOZZARELLA VALUED AT $35.00 44.6 F. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1250 LBS OF MILK VALUED AT $312.50 AT 45.6 F. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS OF STRING CHEESE AT $60.00 AT 46.7 F. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF CREAM CHEESE VALUED AT $9.00 AT 46.0 F. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF YOGURT VALUED AT $10.00 AT 46.1 F. ALL FOOD WAS LOCATED IN ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER WHICH WAS INADEQUATELY HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 46.3 F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL IN DRY STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE CLOSET IN ROOM 109 AND 111 ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ELECTRICAL ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 20, 2012 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
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.THE INSIDE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME RUST & LIME BUILD UP.MANAGER & EMPLOYEE REMOVED ICE ,CLEANED & SANITIZED ICE MACHINE AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN UTILITY MOP SINK AREA LOCATED BY PREP AREA.
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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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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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 CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS IN BOY'S & GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 15, 2011 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
WAlK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT URINAL IN BOYS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 22, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT COOKING EQUIPMENT & KITCHEN MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM UPPER & LOWER WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,MOLD FROM UPPER WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN ANNEX BUILDING BOY'S LAST STALL.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN ANNEX BUILDING GIRL'S HAND SINK & OPENINGS IN KITCHEN.
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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 PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S 3RD FL. (S).MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL BOY'S(S),2ND FL. GIRL'S(N),3RD FL BOY'S (S).LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1ST FL GIRL'S (S),1ST FL.GIRL'S (N)
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 15, 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 machine.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE HOUSE FLIES & LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 20 EACH FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREA,LUNCH ROOM,STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K,ANNEX GIRL'S TOILET ROOM,PRINCIPALS OFFICE.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ARE LOCATED AT REAR ENTRY DOOR TO KITCHEN.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE DUMPSTER FROM NEAR REAR DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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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 FROM REPORT #60433 4/19/10 NOT CORRECTED.#32 MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S (S).#33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,STAFF BREAK ROOM MICROWAVE.#35 MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEPS ON SOME DOORS IN BOTH BUILDINGS.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ROOMS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.
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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 REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S (S).
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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 SOILED GARBAGE CANS STORED IN LUNCH 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.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. MECHANICAL ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT COOKING EQUIPMENT & KITCHEN MOP SINK CLOSET.
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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 REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM UPPER & LOWER WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,MOLD FROM UPPER WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN ANNEX BUILDING GIRL'S LAST STALL.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN ANNEX BUILDING GIRL'S HAND SINK & OPENINGS IN KITCHEN.
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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 PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S 3RD FL. (S).MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL BOY'S(S),2ND FL. GIRL'S(N),3RD FL BOY'S (S).LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1ST FL GIRL'S (S),1ST FL.GIRL'S (N)
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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 ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN ANNEX STORAGE CLOSET AT SECURITY DESK.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 19, 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.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR COOLER,MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN 2ND FL.(SOUTH)GIRL'S.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE IN STAFF BREAKROOM.
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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.DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN LUNCHROOM.
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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.ADJUST SOME DOOR SWEEPS ON SOME DOORS IN BOTH BUILDINGS.SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING.
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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.PRE-K ROOM 113 NEEDS LIGHT BULB.
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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 LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE,ANNEX GIRL'S 2ND SINK IN POOR REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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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 be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELEVATE ARTICLES IN 2 ND FL.MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ROOMS (SOUTH).
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Not serious
Minor
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.