Cassell

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS DIRTY IN THE KIDS (GIRLS & BOYS) WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN

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

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN SERVICE AREA. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

3. Aug 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INTERIOR OF MILK REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DEFROSTING TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Aug 31, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN FIRST LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENTS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

5. Sep 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     CONDENSOR LEAKING IN WALK IN COOLER, CAUSING ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR. CONDENSOR LEAKING IN WALK IN FREEZER CAUSING EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6. Oct 21, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Sep 24, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531238 ON 9-10-21 AND REPORT #2531537 ON 9-17-21:OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON FIRST DUMPSTER AND ALL DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS, COVER ALL DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY 7-42-090

8. Sep 17, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531238 ON 9-10-17:OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON FIRST DUMPSTER AND ALL DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS, COVER ALL DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY 7-42-090

9. Sep 10, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON FIRST DUMPSTER, REAR RECYCLING DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND ALL DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS, COVER ALL DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (B)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND MAINTAIN..

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE, PAPER STORAGE, PUMP ROOM AND RECEIVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BOOK ROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

10. Sep 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES AVAILABLE FOR CLEAN-UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS FOR IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

11. Feb 5, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES AVAILABLE FOR CLEAN-UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS FOR IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE AT HAND SINK.

12. Jan 29, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 108. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR FLOOR LAMPS AND SHELVING UNIT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS AND ON BULK CONTAINERS ALONG REAR WALL IN BOOK ROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE AT HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN PUMP ROOM, AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PAPER STORAGE, ELECTRICAL, AND BOILER ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN LOCKER ROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES.

13. Jan 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE LUNCHROOM UNDER AND AROUND ALL LUNCHROOM TABLES.

14. May 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LIGHT PANEL IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

15. Mar 30, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Mar 21, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN BOYS, GIRLS, AND TEACHER WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN GUARDS ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR KITCHEN(DEAD INSECTS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.

17. Jan 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP IN THE MILK REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT (WHEN FACING THE SINK)FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE AREAS IN BETWEEN THE LOCKER ROOMS IN THE HALLWAY OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

18. Mar 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RECAULK AROUND THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE STAFF LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INCREASE AND MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ALL THE WASHBOWLS IN BOTH THE GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS (NEAR THE CAFETERIA.)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA.

19. Jan 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN 1ST. LOCKER RESTROOM.

20. Feb 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.CLEAN FLOOR IN MILK COOLER.

    • 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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCHROOM OFFICE.

    • 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. THERMOMETER BROKEN FRONT MILK COOLER, NEW THERMOMETER INSTALLED IN FRONT MILK COOLER C.D.I.

21. May 18, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      AIR VENTS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FAUCET IN GIRLS WASHROOM (NEW SIDE) IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET DOES NOT MOVE TO CONTROL WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

22. May 5, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND ORIGINAL WATER TANK HAD BEEN CORRECTED TO FIND AN ADDITIONAL ISSUE OCCURRING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. VALVE AT WATER HEATER IN POOR REPAIR CAUSING NON FOOD SERVICE AREA OF SCHOOL TO BE WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. ADEQUATE NUMBER PROPERLY DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      AIR VENTS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FAUCET IN GIRLS WASHROOM (NEW SIDE) IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET DOES NOT MOVE TO CONTROL WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

23. Apr 28, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND NO HOT WATER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AND STUDENTS WASHROOM IN THE OLD SIDE OF THE BUILDING, WATER HEATER IN POOR REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED TOILET FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AIR VENTS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FAUCET IN GIRLS WASHROOM (NEW SIDE) IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET DOES NOT MOVE TO CONTROL WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

24. May 7, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SERVING LINE/ PREP AREA ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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. THE WATER FOUNTAIN BETWEEN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT.