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Pilsen Elementary

1420 W 17th St (1700S), Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

77cited violations
5serious tier
26inspections
16tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
31141
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025120
2024100
20234133
2022130
2021110
2020251
2019140
2018120
2017110
20163121
2015280
2014150
2013120
2012140
20113130
2010120

Inspections

  1. Sep 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Sep 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FRONT, RIGHT DOOR AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE HAS A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AND MAKE DOORS RODENT/INSECT PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      VENTILATION IN REAR STORAGE (ACROSS FROM OFFICE) ABOVE STORAGE RACKS HAS PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT, MAINTAINING A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  3. Sep 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Sep 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Sep 25, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGER PROVIDES A PHOTOCOPY. A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 (A) FOUND 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR STUDENT TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 73F - 75F. MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). VIOLATION REMAINS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND WALK IN COOLER ON BOTH SIDES .MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4)FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2570607 CONDUCTED ON 2/2/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. 6-301.14 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOM. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

  6. Feb 2, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 (A) FOUND ALL STUDENT TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 73F - 75F. MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOM. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 FOUND HOLE IN WALL BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2553533 CONDUCTED ON 3/28/22. THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED BY DATE: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOORS TILES AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.

  7. Jan 26, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND ALL STUDENT TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 73F - 75F. MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOM. HHANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SIDE/ BEHIND THE WALK-IN FREEZER. THE OPERATOR MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND HOLE IN WALL BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2553533 CONDUCTED ON 3/28/22. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOORS TILES AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.

  8. Mar 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON AND LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM/GIRL'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVDIE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN FLOORS TILES AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  9. Apr 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PAINT PEELING ON THE WALLS OF THE 7TH AND 8TH GRADE LUNCH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  10. Feb 6, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED BLACK GARBAGE BAGS COVERING THE CEILING HEATING DUCT DUE TO PEELING PAINT AROUND THE HEATING DUCT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK GARBAGE BAGS AND PEELING PAINT (WHEREVER NECESSARY) AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE PIPES IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  11. Feb 4, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12(A) OBSERVED LOWER LEVEL BOY'S TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK AT 78.8F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT SAID HAND WASHING SINK MUST MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED BLACK GARBAGE BAGS COVERING THE CEILING HEATING DUCT DUE TO PEELING PAINT AROUND THE HEATING DUCT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK GARBAGE BAGS AND PEELING PAINT (WHEREVER NECESSARY) AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE PIPES IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  12. Jan 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 PREMISES HAS CLEAN UP PROCEDURES WRITTED BUT THE DISINFECTANT NOT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS, NOR ARE THERE PROPER TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE HIGH CONCENTRATION(1000-5000 PPM) LEVELS OF CHLORING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS, OR PROPER TEST STRIPS FOR THE HIGH LEVELS OF CHLORINE NEEDED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING UNDER THE GIRLS RESTROOM SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH TO WALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE THREE LUNCHROOM AREAS PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN OVER THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17 OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WATER DAMAGED, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE PELING PAINT ON THE CEILING HEATING DUCTS.

  13. Feb 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPILL STAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM PAINTED HEATING DUCTS IN PREP AREA AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN LIGHT CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AREA.

  14. Feb 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR REFRIGERATOR #1.

  15. Jan 25, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Jan 21, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609532 VIOLATION #18 OBSERVED EXIT DOOR #6 NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • 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

      BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #14

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FANS INSIDE OF ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REFRIGERATORS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MINOR DUST DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Jan 11, 2016 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

      OBSERVED EXIT DOOR #6 NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FANS INSIDE OF ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REFRIGERATORS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MINOR DUST DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Apr 1, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN SPRINKLERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR WALLS IN STORAGE AREA NEAR EXIT 4(WATER SEEPAGE).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADJUST TIMER ON FAUCETS OF HAND SINKS IN PRE-K FIRST FLOOR, GIRLS SECOND FLOOR, AND BOYS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT TOUCHING HANDLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE AREAS, SUPPLY ROOM BY 119, BOOK STORAGE ROOM NEAR BOYS WASHROOM, FILE STORAGE NEAR 120, SUPPLY STORAGE NEAR 120, AND STORE ROOM NEAR MEN WASHROOM. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  19. Mar 25, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1395489 ON 1-15-14. 36-LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER AT ALL TIMES. 38-HANDSINK IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3RD FLOOR HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DINING ROOM NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN SPRINKLERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR WALLS IN STORAGE AREA NEAR EXIT 4(WATER SEEPAGE).

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADJUST TIMER ON FAUCETS OF HAND SINKS IN PRE-K FIRST FLOOR, GIRLS SECOND FLOOR, AND BOYS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT TOUCHING HANDLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE AREAS, SUPPLY ROOM BY 119, BOOK STORAGE ROOM NEAR BOYS WASHROOM, FILE STORAGE NEAR 120, SUPPLY STORAGE NEAR 120, AND STORE ROOM NEAR MEN WASHROOM. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

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

      MICROWAVES IN TEACHERS LOUNGE UNCLEAN. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES.MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MDF ROOM UNCLEAN. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MDF ROOM AT ALL TIMES. LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HANDSINK IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3RD FLOOR HANDSINK SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ROLLING MILK COOLERS STORED IN UNCLEAN STORAGE AREA. STORE ROLLING MILK COOLERS IN CLEAN STORAGE AREA.

  21. Feb 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF COOLER #1 AND #2 TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE MISSING WALL COVING AT LOWER WALL BEHIND COOLER #1. PROVIDE MISSING WALL TILE IN GIRLS BATHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR WHERE NEEDED BEHIND ONE TOILET AND WALL NEAR DOOR.

  22. Nov 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THERE ARE HOLES IN THE FLOOR AROUND THE PIPES BEHIND THE COAT ROOM DOOR OF ROOM 101. THE BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED BEHIND THE STOVE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE PIPE ABOVE THE CAFETERIA TABLES HAS EXPOSED INSULATION, TAPE OR RESEAL ALL EXPOSED INSULATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FAUCETS IN THE THIRD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM DO NOT STAY ON, REPAIR THE FAUCETS SO THE CHILDREN CAN EASILY WASH HANDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BOOK CUBBIE BOXES IN THE COAT ROOM OF ROOM 101 HAVE PAINT CHIPS INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE BOOK CUBBIE BOXES.

  23. Nov 15, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST AND PAINT SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE STALL DOOR IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR IS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR AND WON'T CLOSE PROPERLY AND DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. PROVIDE A TOILET SEAT TO THE TOILET AT THE SAME TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE SAME.

    • 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. IN THE BASEMENT (WIND TUNNEL) BY THE FOOD STORE ROOM FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER BOXES, BAGS, OLD DESKS, OLD COMPUTERS AND SHELVES ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  24. Nov 3, 2011 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

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING BAGS OF GARBAGE AND GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND. ALSO GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED AND NOT RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

    • 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. THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. THE STALL DOOR IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR AND WON'T CLOSE PROPERLY AND WILL NOT LOCK. PROVIDE A TOILET SEAT TO THE TOILET AT THE SAME STALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.

    • 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. CLEAN ALL VENTS IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

    • 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. IN THE BASEMENT & (WIND TUNNEL) BY FOOD STORE ROOM FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER BOXES, BAGS, OLD DESK, OLD COMPUTERS, MONITORS, SHELVES ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  25. Feb 25, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.

    • 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. SOME PEELING PAINT IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE STALL DOOR IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT IS BROKEN AND WON'T CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTD. TO REPLACE SAME.

    • 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. ROD OUT THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN SAME. THE BOYS TOILET ROOM LARGE SINK IN STOPPED UP WATER WILL NOT GO DOWN PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.

    • 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. FOUND CLUTTER IN ROOM 101 PRE K AND IN COMPUTER ROOM 302. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  26. Jun 15, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE STEAM TABLE AT SERVING LINE NOT MAINTAINED AND FREEZER IN MODULAR BUILDING NOT WORKING REPAIR/REPLACE BOTH.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. ELEVATE ARTICLES 6-12 INCHES FROM FLOOR TO OBSERVE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITY.

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.