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Northside Learning Center

3730 W Bryn Mawr AVE, Chicago, IL 60659 · Cook County

92cited violations
5serious tier
23inspections
11tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
49021
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024110
2023100
2022210
2021110
2020180
2019120
2018131
2017241
2016160
20152100
2014160
20134303
2012140
2011180
2010270

Inspections

  1. Sep 8, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP.

  2. Sep 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FEW BROKEN FLOOR PLASTIC TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM.REPLACE

  3. Sep 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jul 11, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Mar 28, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT REGISTER/SERVING LINE AREA WHERE EMPLOYEE SERVES HOT/COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT REGISTER AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  6. Mar 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT REGISTER AREA WHERE EMPLOYEE WILL BE SERVING HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT REGISTER AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Jan 30, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE COFFEE BAR. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      - OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES, A DISH SPONGE, AND DISH SOAP INSIDE A HANDWASH SINK IN ONE OF THE CLASSROOMS. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; BY REMOVING ARTICLES FROM THE HANDWASH SINK AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL HANDWASH SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL DIRTY DISHES AND UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED IN A DISHMACHINE OR A SINK WITH 3 COMPARTMENTS TO ENSURE THE FACILITATION OF ADEQUATE WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      - OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GYM TOILET ROOMS & THE LEFT SINK IN THE WEST-END WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, IN POOR REPAIR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR HANDWASH SINKS TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. -

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      - MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. -

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ARTICLES STORED IN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA (EX. OLD TABLES, HOT WATER TANK, BRICKS/STONES,HOSE, BROOM). MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AND STORE AWAY FROM THE DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - MUST REMOVE THE BROKEN/UNUSED DISH MACHINES FROM PREMISE, AND MAINTAIN. -

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      - OBSERVED THE EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION BROKEN IN THE FOLLOWING TOILET ROOMS: BOTH THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS BY THE KITCHEN & THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE GYM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST VENTILATIONS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILDUP, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE VENTS, AND MAINTAIN. -

  8. Jan 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      EXTERIOR BOTTOM PART OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jan 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE NOTED IMPROPERLY USING GLOVES. NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER GLOVES REMOVED THEN PROCEED TO RETRIEVE FOOD FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. THEN OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE STORING AN OPEN CUP OF DRINKING WATER AT THE PREP SINK WHILE FRESH PRODUCE WAS BEING PREPARED. EMPLOYEE STATED SHE DRINKS A LOT OF WATER. REVIEWED THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES AND REMOVED THE DRINKING GLASS OF WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST RE-LABEL, REMOVE TORN/PEELING LABEL FROM BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CEMENT WALL UNDER BOTH SOAP DISPENSERS IN THE WOMANS AND MENS WASHROOM FOUND BLACKEN, DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Feb 1, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jan 25, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND WEARING GLOVES MOVE FROM THE PREP AREA WITH THE GLOVE ON TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND TO THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON AND BACK TO THE PREP AREA WITH OUT WASHING HANDS AFTER THE CHANGE OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES THEY CHANGE GLOVES AND MOVE MUST CHANGE GLOVE WHEN THEY MOVE FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      NOTED PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      NOTED A BENT LID AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA ALLOWING FOR PEST HARBORAGE AND NOT CONTAINING THE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DUMPSTER LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE VEGETABLE PREP AREA AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jan 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      UPON INVESTIGATION DUMPSTERS WERE OPEN AND 4 SQUIRRELS WERE IN AND OUT OF DUMPSTERS. DURING INSPECTION ALL DUMPSTERS WERE CLOSED AND COVERED TO DETER RODENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED STEAMING UNIT USED FOR COOKING LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN STEAMING UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MANINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOOR TILE CRACKED BROKEN IN ENTRANCEWAY OF ROOM USED TO WASH AND DRY CLOTHS. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      DURING INSPECTION THE FLOOWING PLUMBLING VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED: LEAK FROM TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM SCROSS FROM LUNCHROOM. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVRED REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT THERMOMETER NEAR WALK IN COOLER. MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATORS HAVE THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES AND ARE READING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

  13. Jan 22, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler cove molding in state of disrepair, missing grout, tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. walk in cooler walls, doors had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Above violation still remaining(Floors in kitchen prep area by walk in cooler, needs re-grouting. Floors that had damaged/missing floor tiles in hallways outside classrooms, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in 2nd floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Above violation still remaining( Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in classroom(M1) in mobile unit shall be repaired/replaced. Damaged, missing cove molding in kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced).

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage).

  14. Jan 15, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      Found/observed rodent droppings(30 ) in rear storage room area, also found/observed exit/entrance doors throughout premises(main building), and in mobile unit not rodent prrofed, doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch on bootm of door, also observed dock door not rodent proofed in room #123, door had gaps of 1/2 inch, 1 1/2 inch approximately on bottom, side of door.Serious violation7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Walk in cooler cove molding in state of disrepair, missing grout, tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. walk in cooler walls, doors had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors in kitchen prep area by walk in cooler, needs re-grouting, floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving in kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Floors that had damaged/missing floor tiles in hallways outside classrooms, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in 2nd floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in classroom(M1) in mobile unit shall be repaired/replaced. Damaged, missing cove molding in kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  15. Jan 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN IN THE HOME APT. ROOM WHERE STUDENTS LEARN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANLDE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM TO PREVENT LEAK.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR ALL EXHAUST VENTS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE SCHOOL AT ALL LADIES AND MENS STAFF AND STUDENT RESTROOMS. MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER LOCATED IN THE HOME APT. ROOM WHERE STUDENTS LEARN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.

  16. Apr 4, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      RESEAL BASEBOARD WALL BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL IN DISH ROOM BY THE KITCHEN DOOR

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED CEILING WALL ABOVE UNUSED TAGGED SMALL DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO ABSORBED CEILING WALL BUBBLED UP WITH WATER ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPLACE AND REPAINT SAID AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      UN THREADED FAUCET IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. REPAIR LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM.

  17. Mar 13, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND TWO LARGE CEREAL CARDBOARD BOXES FULL OF VARIOUS KIND OF 240 EACH SANDWICHES ON TOP THE PREP TABLE. EMPLOYEE WERE REMOVING FROM THEM AND REPLACE ON FOOD CONTAINERS TO BE STORED AND USED FOR TOMORROW LUNCH. SANDWICHES WERE INDIVIDUAL STORED INSIDE SANDWICHE BAGS, WITH TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F TO 57.8F. FOOD IS PREPARED AND DELIVERED BY THE SWIFT SCHOOL,5900 N WINTHROP. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED OF WHEN PRODUCTS WERE MADE OR DELIVER TIME. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED OF RECEIVED FOOD. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 28,VALUE 627. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-26-2013,REPORT #1322040, AND FROM 3-11-13,REPORT #1106436. VIOLATION #29. #32-MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE #24-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP IN ALL THREE SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT,ALSO WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FIX PROBLEM. STILL TODAY WE(CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. STILL TODAY 3-13-13 VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #14

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #14

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      RESEAL BASEBOARD WALL BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL IN DISH ROOM BY THE KITCHEN DOOR

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED CEILING WALL ABOVE UNUSED TAGGED SMALL DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO ABSORBED CEILING WALL BUBBLED UP WITH WATER ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE SAM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPLACE AND REPAINT SAID AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      UN THREAD FAUCET IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. REPAIR LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM

  18. Mar 11, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-26-2013, REPORT #1322040, #29. #32-MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE #24-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP IN ALL THREE SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT,ALSO WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FIX PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 STILL TODAY WE(CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      VIOLATION UP GRADED TO CRITICAL #14

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSATE UNIT ,ABOVE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN ,INSTRUCTED TO RE-WRAP PIPE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      RESEAL BASEBOARD WALL BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL IN DISH ROOM BY THE KITCHEN DOOR

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED CEILING WALL ABOVE UNUSED TAGGED SMALL DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO ABSORBED CEILING WALL BUBBLED UP WITH WATER ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE SAM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPLACE AND REPAINT SAID AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      UN THREAD FAUCET IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. REPAIR LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM

  19. Feb 26, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      WE(CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.TWO OF THREE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WERE OVERFLOWING, BLACK GARBAGE BAGS ON TOP THE LIDS,MUST OF THE LIDS OPENED.OBSERVED SQUIRRELS GOING IN AND OUT THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND BLACK GARBAGE BAGS WERE CHEWED BY THE SQUIRRELS.OBSERVED EMPTY MILK CARTOONS,FOOD, SHREDDED PAPER, BREAD AND OTHER ITEMS ON GROUND, AROUND AND UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED TO MINIMIZE INSECTS,RODENT AND SQUIRRELS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP IN ALL THREE SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT,ALSO WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FIX PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-25-2012, REPORT #664352. #32-MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE. #34-MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TEACHERS LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPLACE TILES. #35-GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM . MUST SEAL THE GAP. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE SAME AREA. STILL TODAY WE(CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED SAME MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSATE UNIT ,ABOVE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN ,INSTRUCTED TO RE-WRAP PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASH BOWL IN STAFF LUNCH ROOM,DEBRIS,ALSO NEED TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE BLACK MICROWAVE(TOP PART) AT SAID AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      RESEAL BASEBOARD WALL BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL IN DISH ROOM BY THE KITCHEN DOOR

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED CEILING WALL ABOVE UNUSED TAGGED SMALL DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO ABSORBED CEILING WALL BUBBLED UP WITH WATER ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE SAM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPLACE AND REPAINT SAID AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      UN THREAD FAUCET IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. REPAIR LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM

  20. Jan 25, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TEACHERS LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPLACE TILES. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AROUND THE WHEELS OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM . MUST SEAL THE GAP. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE SAME AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INCREASE PRESSURE OF THE HOT WATER IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET IN TEACHERS LUNCH ROOM.

  21. Mar 14, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVER IN ONE OF THE SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE ONE COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GROUND BY THE RECYCLE AREA, THE GROUND BY THE OUTSIDE DOOR OF ENGINEER OFFICE/DELIVERY ENTRANCE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS INSIDE THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS CLEANING THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER .

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MISSING BASEBOARD(TILES) INSIDE THE STAFF MENS' WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT IN THE LUNCH ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE SOAP DISPENSER IN ROOM 118B BOYS' WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE STAFF WASHROOM IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN ONE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE GIRLS' WASHROOM IN THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE SCHOOL.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HELPING PREPARE AND SERVE FOODS TO THE STUDENTS. OBSERVED MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

  22. Mar 18, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.15.10 REPORT # 72283.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.15.10 REPORT # 72283.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.15.10 REPORT # 72283.

  23. Mar 15, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. REPAIR - WATER BACKING UP FROM GREASE TRAP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE DISH WASHING MACHINE. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION.

    • 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. REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

    • 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. REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S IN WASHROOM RIGHT OF FRONT DOOR.

    • 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. PROVIDE REGRIGERATION THERMOMETERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCULDING THE APARTMENTS USED FOR TRAINING.

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.