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Torres Elementarty/zizumbo Elementary/garcia High

4601 S KILDARE AVE, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County

43cited violations
1serious tier
12inspections
33tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
3759938
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
2025110
2024120
2023150
20224180
2021120
2020110
2019120
2018171

Inspections

  1. Sep 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD AND UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE ICE DESTROYED AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE DOORS OF DOOR 4 IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT NORTHSIDE SERVING LINE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH SERVING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH SERVING LINES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STALL NUMBER #6 IN GIRL'S WASHROOM IN GYM OUT OF ORDER, OBSERVED STALL LOCKED AND MISSING TOILET TISSUE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TISSUE IN SAID STALL. (NOTE: TOILET TISSUE IS SUPPLIED IN MORE THAN SEVEN OTHER STALLS IN SAID WASHROOM.)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE NON WORKING LIGHT IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  2. 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 DISHROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS IN 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM NEAREST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR MDF ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM OFF KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

  4. Jan 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR LOADING DOCK AND KINDERGARTEN WASHROOM 129. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FAUCETS MUST RUN CONTIONOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WEST AND NORTH ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT FIRST SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND SECOND SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADJUST MIXING VALVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR LOADING DOCK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  5. Dec 13, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/3/22, REPORT #2564659: #54: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH NO LID. RECYCLABLES OVERFLOWING AND STORED ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID, ALL MATERIALS TO BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES. MAINTAIN. CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Oct 3, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT LOADING DOCK ROLLING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND 2 LIGHTS NOT OPERABLE AT KITCHEN VENT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/29/22, REPORT #2564496: #54: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH NO LID. RECYCLABLES OVERFLOWING AND STORED ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID, ALL MATERIALS TO BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES. MAINTAIN. CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Sep 29, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT LOADING DOCK ROLLING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND RAW WOOD USED FOR SHELVING NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/FINISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAIN BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND MILK CRATES STORED IN KITCHEN NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY GOODS STORAGE. ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND 2 LIGHTS NOT OPERABLE AT KITCHEN VENT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/21/22, REPORT #2564051: #54: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH NO LID. RECYCLABLES OVERFLOWING AND STORED ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID, ALL MATERIALS TO BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES. MAINTAIN. CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Sep 21, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND VARIOUS HANDWASHING SINKS BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F (RANGING FROM 73F-90F): TWO IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS SOUTHWEST RESTROOM, 3 IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS MIDDLE RESTROOM, 1 (SECOND FROM LEFT) IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS SOUTHWEST RESTROOM. THE REST OF THE HANDSINKS IN THE ABOVE RESTROOMS MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT LOADING DOCK ROLLING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND RAW WOOD USED FOR SHELVING NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/FINISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR STAFF UNISEX RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH NO LID. RECYCLABLES OVERFLOWING AND STORED ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID, ALL MATERIALS TO BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES. MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAIN BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND MILK CRATES STORED IN KITCHEN NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY GOODS STORAGE. ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND 2 LIGHTS NOT OPERABLE AT KITCHEN VENT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      CRACKED SURFACE ON ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      2-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  10. Sep 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE CONDENSES AND SHELF BELOW IT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Sep 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/9/18 REPORT 2229446 NOT CORRECTED: 28 7-209.11 EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS (CONTAINERS OF SALSA, LUNCH BAGS, ETC, COMINGLED AND STORED ON TOP OF FOOD THAT IS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS). INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. 39 3-307.11 UNCOVERED FOOD ON TRAYS STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER WITHOUT ANY BARRIER AT SERVING LINE. ALL 3 SERVING LINES OBSERVED WITH TRAYS OF FOOD (NACHO CHIPS) STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER, WITH CHIPS DIRECTLY TOUCHING SURFACE UNDERNEATH TRAYS AND SERVING TO STUDENTS. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  12. Oct 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO CLEANING PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14(C) NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS IN TOILET ROOMS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-501.114(C2) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT SANTIZING MULTI USE TRAYS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. O PPM OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM WHEN TESTED WITH CHEMICAL TEST KIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      7-209.11 EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD ON TRAYS STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER WITHOUT ANY BARRIER AT SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12(A) EXCESSIVE ICE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 7, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.