Hamline Branch
1548 W 48TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 23512
- 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 16, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR STAFF RESTROM PROVIDES WATER FOR ONLY APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS WHEN ACTIVATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAFF RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO PROVIDE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REQUIRING RE-ACTIVATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DEAD ADULT COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA(S), AND MONITOR FOR DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET MISSING BUTTON COVERS AND LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE AND UNISEX WASHROOMS FOR PERSONAL SANITARY ITEMS; MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 3, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
#55 MUST REMOVE CARPET FLOOR RUNNER IN FRONT OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT SERVING LINE UNDERNEATH FLOOR RUNNER.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 9, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND ONE HANDSINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR SINK (RIGHT HAND SINK). AN ADDITIONAL SINK IN WASHROOM IS WORKING PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM I OBSERVED THE TILE AT THE WALL BASE UNDER THE URINAL IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED AND SOME MISSING TILE UNDER THE TOILET; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #39 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMP AND 1 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. #53 MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE UNISEX KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND THE FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. #55 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. #55 MUST REMOVE CARPET FLOOR RUNNER IN FRONT OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT SERVING LINE UNDERNEATH FLOOR RUNNER. #55 MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 2, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND ONE HANDSINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR SINK (RIGHT HAND SINK). AN ADDITIONAL SINK IN WASHROOM IS WORKING PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM I OBSERVED THE TILE AT THE WALL BASE UNDER THE URINAL IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED AND SOME MISSING TILE UNDER THE TOILET; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 7, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #39 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMP AND 1 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. #53 MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE UNISEX KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND THE FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. #55 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. #55 MUST REMOVE CARPET FLOOR RUNNER IN FRONT OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT SERVING LINE UNDERNEATH FLOOR RUNNER. #55 MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Severity not stated
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May 7, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED WINDOW OPEN WITHOUT A SCREEN IN PRE- K ROOM #101.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP & 1- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PRE- K ROOM #103.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF KITCHEN & 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CARPET RUNNER IN FRONT OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING NEAR KITCHEN STAFF LOCKERS,UNDER 3- COMP SINK,SERVING LINE AND UNDER HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM # 101.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PAPER GOODS STORAGE,DAMAGED PILLARS IN LUNCHROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,ON CEILING IN LUNCH ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASH ROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Observed no hand washing sink conveniently located in food serving area. Instructed to install hand washing sink with hot and cold water under city pressure in same area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(C).
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Missing splashguard in between prep sink and three-compartment sink, instructed to provide.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3 compartment sink faucets leaking, instructed to repair and maintain. Urinals in poor repair in lower level,1st, and 3rd floor boys washrooms, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Peeling paint on walls in all toilet rooms (students & staff). Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 21, 2017 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 THE BOYS RESTROOM EAST WALL WITH A LONG GASH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT KITCHEN LOCKER ROOM, AND OFFICE AREA(WATER STAINS INSIDE SHIELD).
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 10, 2016 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
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT WALLBASE AT DRY STORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL IN 1ST FOOR GIRLS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN SERVING AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 5, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED MILK SPILLED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE MILK COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS DIRTY IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE KITCHEN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 2nd FLOOR. ALSO WATER STAIN CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LUNCH ROOM MAANGERS OFFICE. REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE LUNCH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR.
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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 FIRST FLOOR BOYY AND GIRLS RESTROOM WALLS BEHIND THE TOILETS IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM WALL PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ONE OF TWO SINK IN THE BOYS 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 27, 2013 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
FLOORS IN HALLWAY IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF SCRAPING AND REPAINTING IN HALLWAYS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 20, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION MISSING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (OVENS). PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 30, 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
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN TEACHER SUPPLY ROOM/R- 310.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
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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.OPENINGS IN CEILINGS,AROUND PIPES,WALLS.MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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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.LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.GIRLS WASHROOM HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON 3FL IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 25, 2011 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
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT IN WINDOW SILL OF STUDENT/LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE AND RE-PAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 17, 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.MUST CLEAN TABLE LEGS AT FOOD PREP TABLE.
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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.FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NORTHWEST NEED SOME CLEANING.
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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.