Skinner North
640 W Scott ST, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2138649
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Inspections
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Oct 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Severity not stated
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Sep 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 68F/74.3F, BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 75.2F, GIRLS BATHROOM 74.1F, BOYS BATHROOM 73.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 23, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 68F/74.3F, BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 75.2F, GIRLS BATHROOM 74.1F, BOYS BATHROOM 73.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
DRAIN STOPPERS AT WASH-BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN IS BROKEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
3COMPARTMENT SINK FIXTURE IS NOT EASILY MOVABLE MUST BE CAULKED/SEALED ADJACENT TO WALLS.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ON BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 29, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE AND UNISEX WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, LUNCH ROOM AND ALL GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS AND 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 27, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 76.6F UPON INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER. HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST OPERATE WITH CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. WITH THE MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.F. SCHOOL ENGINEER ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT AND HOT WATER WAS REPAIR DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPEARTURE 101.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.COS
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS AND 1ST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 78.4F-86.3F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK AT LEAST 100.F AT ALL TIMES AND MUST OPERATE WITH CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE AND UNISEX WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, LUNCH ROOM AND ALL GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS AND 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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May 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE TO EMPTY RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED. CPS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED JANITORS CLOSET ON 1ST FLOOR FILLED WITH CLUTTER, UNABLE TO WALK THROUGH CLOSET. CLUTTER INCREASES PEST HARBORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 5, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 4, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES LEAVING PERSONAL ITEMS ON FOOD SHELVES AND COUNTER( KEYS, PURSES, CLOTHING ) INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SEPARATE
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 29, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 31, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS ASSORTED CHEESES,MELONS,PRODUCE.AT THIS TIME,THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED ASSORTED MOZZARELLA AND CHEDDAR CHEESES AT 47.5F-48.0F ETC..COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 17, 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
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND STOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN THE STORAGE ROOM WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CHICKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE AT 45.8F AND CHICKEN NUGGETS AT 44-45.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $155. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON ONE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE 3RD FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM.
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 29, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 8, 2012 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
ALL STOCKS/SUPPLIES IN STORAGE CLOSETS AT CLASSROOMS & AT HALLWAY AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
BATHROOM DOOR AT THE KITCHEN AREA MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WATER FOUNTAINS IN THE HALLWAYS OF THE 3RD FLOOR AREA-MUST PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE. 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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 20, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE FOR THE MACHINE WAS AT 170F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FINAL RISE TEMPERATURE MUST BE ABOVE 180F. THE DISHMACHINE WAS TURNED OFF AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR SO THAT FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE REACHES ABOVE 180F. NO CITATION ISSUED. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES. DISPOSABLE TRAYS ARE BEING USED AT THIS TIME. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE UNIT REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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. OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ROOM 110 CLOSET. MUST REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE CAFETERIA. MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINKS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR RESTROOMS.
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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. OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE CLOSET IN ROOM 110. KEEP ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Serious
Critical
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.