Orozco Elementary Academy
1940 W 18th St (1800S), Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 31281
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 22, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 9, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ANT ACTIVITY IN STORAGE AREA OBSERVED 5-6 ANTS ON TABLE WHERE FOOD WAS BEING STORED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL ADDRESS ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE LINE HANDSINK MAKES A LOUD WHISTLING SOUND WHEN TURNED ON, THE WATER IS AT LOW PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM GROUND AREA INCLUDING COUCH AND CHAIR. RECYCLE DUMPSTER MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 7-38-020(B) PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 DOORS IN CAFETERINA DINING AREA ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH. A 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT-PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTING DOORS.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12 WIPING CLOTH IN 2 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION PROPERLY (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 The far left WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE HOT WATER AT THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS' TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -THE HOT/COLD FIRST TWO WASHBOWLS IN THE BOYS' TOILET ROOM DO NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING/DINING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 1ST FL UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA WITH DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 2, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
FOOD HANDLER TOOK TRASH TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, CAME IN WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AND BEGAN TO GET SUPPLIES TO PREP LUNCH. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER TAKING OUT THE TRASH, WHEN ENTERING THE PREP AREA, BEFORE STARTING TASKS, WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY, PHONES, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND DURING INSPECTION. 20 DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE CORNERS OF THE FLOOR AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
DOORS IN CAFETERINA DINING AREA ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH. A 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT DOORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING DOORS.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH IN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE FAR LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS/BOY TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE HOT WATER AT THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -THE HOT/COLD FIRST TWO WASHBOWLS IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING/DINING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
1ST FL UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA WITH DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 11, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND VIREX II MISSING FROM CLEANING MATERIALS. OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (A) FOUND ALL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BUILDING) WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 74F- 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). ENGINEER CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100F -103 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (A) FOUND ALL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BUILDING) WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 74F- 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 25, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND ALL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BUILDING) WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 74F- 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 31, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 16, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 29, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE, BEANS, YOGURT, CHEESE AND MAYO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(46.0F-46.7F). TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8LBS VALUED AT $35. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNABLE TO HOLD PROPER TEMPERATURE (41F OR BELOW). COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 PREMISES HAS CLEAN UP PROCEDURES, BUT THE DISINFECTANT IS NOT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS, NOR DO THEY HAVE PROPER CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE HIGH CONCENTRATION(1000-5000PPM) LEVELS OF CHOLRINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
2-401.11(a) OBSERVED KITCHEN STAFF EATING THEIR BREAKFAST IN THE KITCHEN AT A TABLE AT THE END OF THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT, DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD:CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: UNWRAPED SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDS SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE FOOD IS BEING DISPENSED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-39-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF BOXES AND PLASTIC WRAP TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A BROWNISH AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WASHBOWLS NOT RUNNING CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS; THE GIRLS WASHBOWLS LOCATED IN THE GIRLS WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING, BOYS WASHBOWL ON THE 1ST FLOOR LAST WASHBOWL AND GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM MIDDLE WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL SINKS RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 5, 2015 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 CORNERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SPLASHGUARD PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND A GAP IN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WHERE THRESHOLD MEETS THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 31, 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
CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER DISHMACHINE, THREE COMP SINK AND BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 23, 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. THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN ARE BOTH BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THEM SO BOTH UNITS WILL WORK PROPERLY.
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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. THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS ICE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FROM THE FLOOR AND CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 24, 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. THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL IN THE KITCHEN IN BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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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. THE FLOOR TILE BY THE STEAMER IS MISSING. INSTD. TO REPLACE SAME.
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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. THE VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 11, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR GARBAGE DISPOSAL IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR BOILER ROOM. ORGANIZE CLUTTER.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.