O'keeffe
6940 S Merrill (2132E), Chicago, IL 60649 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 24751
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SIGN NEEDED IN FACULTY WASHROOM MANAGER INSTALLED
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
COVERED GARBAGE CAN NEEDED IN UNISEX FACULTY WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE THREE HAND SINKS IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ACROSS FROM THE LUNCHROOM NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED TO THE WALL; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH WHERE NEEEDED. OBSERVED ONE SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE ANNEX BUILDING NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED TO THE WALL; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 6, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 28, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 7 RODENT DROPPINGS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AREA BY MICROWAVE AND NEAR COMPUTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES WITH LOOSE-FITTING AND DAMAGED LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 9, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 11, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND BLACK GARBAGE BAGS LINING THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE MILK REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BAGS AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RECYCLING DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, LIDS NOT CLOSED, AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2365733 DATE 03/13/2020 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED: #51- OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS SLOW DRAINING IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 213. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #53- OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
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Mar 13, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE 75.9F AND NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM IN ANNEX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120F AT FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDNG (125.4F) AND SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM IN ANNEX (123.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS (100-120F). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE WALL VENT IN TEACHER LOUNGE 107, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF BOOK SHELVES IN TEACHER LOUNGE 107, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR RADIATORS, COMPUTERS, COPIER, AND REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHER LOUNGE 107. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS SLOW DRAINING IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 213. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RECYCLING DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, LIDS NOT CLOSED, AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Severity not stated
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Jan 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM OF MAIN BUILDING.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 21, 2018 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
MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST; MUST CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED TOILET PAPER ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN THE MAIN BUILDING ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE PAPER FROM WALL AND CEILING. MISSING DOOR TO ONE BOYS WASHROOM STALL ON THE SECOND FLOOR (MAIN BUILDING); REPLACE MISSING DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: THE FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN ARE LEAKING AND ONE FAUCET KNOB LOOSE; REPAIR SAME. FOUND LOW RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE ANNEX BUILDING BOYS (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR) AND GIRLS SECOND FLOOR; INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT SINKS. OBSERVED IN THE MAIN BUILDING THE FAUCET KNOBS IN THE BOYS WASHROOM (FIRST FLOOR) IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR SAME. THE SOAP DISPENSER IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE. ONE CLOGGED URINAL IN BOYS WASHROOM (SECOND FLOOR) AND ONE CLOGGED TOILET IN GIRLS WASHROOM (SECOND FLOOR); REPAIR TOILET AND URINAL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ,WHEN NOT IN USE AT KITCHEN AREA
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 8, 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
NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE CEILING IN THE 1FL TEACHER TOILET ROOM WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAINT. ALSO IN THE PREP AREA NOTED THE FITERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE THE HEAVY DUST.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED A FEW LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE PREP/SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ALL UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL THE FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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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 VENTS IN THE UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL VENTS INSIDE UTILITY CLOSETS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND DISORGANIZATION IN ALL UTILITY CLOSETS. MUST ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS TO SO NO RODENT OR INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 20, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED FREEZER NOT HOLDING PROPER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 35 F. FREEZER TAGGED AND NOT TO BE USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HANDLE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITHIN KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ALL MOP SINKS WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAITAIN ALL MOP SINKS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ALL UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRTY FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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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 VENTS WITHIN UTILITY CLOSETS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL VENTS WITHIN UTILITY CLOSETS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DRIED TOILET PAPER ON WALLS AND CEILINGS OF 2ND FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOMS. TOILET PAPER MUST BE REMOVED AND WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE SANITIZED.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND DISORGANIZATION IN ALL UTILITY CLOSETS. MUST ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS TO DETER ANY RODENT OR INSECT HARBORAGE AND MAXIMIZE EFFECTIVENESS OF PEST CONTROL.
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Serious
Critical
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Nov 16, 2012 Complaint 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
SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR AT WALL IN PRE-K ROOM-107.MUST SEAL
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HAND DRYING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR IN STUDENTS WASHROOMS,IE DEMOUNT BUILDING-BOTH DEVICE (BOY'S-1ST FL/GIRLS 1ST FL),AND 1 DRYER IN EACH BOY'S/GIRL'S-2ND FL,MAIN BUILDING-2ND FL(BOY'S-1ST FL/GIRL'S).MUST REPAIR.ALSO LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 6, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES/NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM (118) FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR AT WALL IN PRE-K ROOM-107.MUST SEAL.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HAND DRYING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR IN STUDENTS WASHROOMS,IE DEMOUNT BUILDING-BOTH DEVICE (BOY'S-1ST FL/GIRLS 1ST FL),AND 1 DRYER IN EACH BOY'S/GIRL'S-2ND FL,MAIN BUILDING-2ND FL(BOY'S-1ST FL/GIRL'S).MUST REPAIR.ALSO LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 6, 2011 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. NEED TO REPLACE LEAKING FREEZER PLATE FOR PORTABEL MILK COOLERS
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NEED TO CLEAN THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR LUNCHROOM
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 6, 2010 Complaint · 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
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND LARGE COOLER AND FLOOR MIXER IN KITCHEN.
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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. CEILING IN CLASSROOM 202 NEEDS PLASTERING. THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE ROOF THAT IS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR. ALSO PER ENGINEER THERE WILL BE VARIOUS AREAS IN THE HALLWAY CORRIDORS, WASHROOMS AND UTILITY CLOSETS THAT WILL BE PAINTED THIS SUMMER. IN KITCHEN PANTRY/STORAGE ROOM OBSERVED SOME CRACKED/CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS; MUST PAINT WALLS IN THIS ROOM.
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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. TEACHERS LOUNGE SINK IN PRIMARY BLDG. HAS NO HOT WATER; MUST RESTORE. BOYS WASHROOM IN MAIN BLDG. 2-NORTH HAS ONE SINK WITH A CONSTANT TRICKLE OF WATER BUT NO FLOWING WATER; MUST REPAIR. THERE WERE TWO SINKS IN GIRLS WASHROOMS OF MAIN BUILDING THAT WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ENGINEER STATED THAT HE HAS A PROPOSAL FOR ALL SINKS WITH PROBLEMS TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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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.