Shining Star Child Development
10540-44 S EWING AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215856
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 21, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR ALL STORAGE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 20, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS, BABY FORMULA, ETC STORED INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM UTILITY CLOSET TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 17, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STALL DIVIDERS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VERY LOUD VENTILATION UNITS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 13, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STALL DIVIDERS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH MOP SINK CLOSETS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VERY LOUD VENTILATION UNITS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.
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Serious
Priority
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2578405 7/10/23 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, BOXES, WINDOW SILLS CRAWLING IN AND ON SHELVING UNITS,CUBBIES, TOY SHELVES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HALLWAY NEAR LOCKERS,ALL CLASS ROOMS,WINDOW SILLS, SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR AND WINDOW SILLS.MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISE ON OR AFTER 7/13/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
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Jul 10, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STALL DIVIDERS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH MOP SINK CLOSETS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VERY LOUD VENTILATION UNITS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577748 6/23/23 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, BOXES, WINDOW SILLS CRAWLING IN AND ON SHELVING UNITS,CUBBIES, TOY SHELVES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HALLWAY NEAR LOCKERS,ALL CLASS ROOMS,WINDOW SILLS,WHEN BASEMENT TRAP DOOR WAS OPENED THEY FLEW OUT FROM THERE AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR AND WINDOW SILLS.MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISE ON OR AFTER 7/10/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
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Jun 23, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, BOXES, WINDOW SILLS CRAWLING IN AND ON SHELVING UNITS,CUBBIES, TOY SHELVES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HALLWAY NEAR LOCKERS,ALL CLASS ROOMS,WINDOW SILLS AND SEVERAL DEAD IN WINDOW SILLS AND BABY BEDS.MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISE ON OR AFTER 6/23/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STALL DIVIDERS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SOME CUBBIES , TOY SHELVES AND WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS,HOLES IN CEILING IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN CATALILIES CLASS ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH MOP SINK CLOSETS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VERY LOUD VENTILATION UNITS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2557100 6/9/22 NOT CORRECTED.3-302.12 :#37- OBSERVED BULK BINS OF PASTA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PRODUCTS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING/CONTAINERS. 6-202.15 :#38- OBSERVED ALL ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" OR MORE GAP UNDERNEATH AND BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENRTY OF PESTS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 9, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM LABELED MENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK BINS OF PASTA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PRODUCTS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING/CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ALL ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" OR MORE GAP UNDERNEATH AND BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENRTY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE STAFF WOMEN AND MEN TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 30, 2020 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN UTILITY/ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOMS OR UNDER OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13 OBSERVED FOOD BEING THAWED IN A BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER THAWING METHODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AND ONLY THAW UNTIL THE PRODUCT REACHES 41F.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 OBSERVED PLASTIC BEING USED AS SINK STOPPERS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 14, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 7, 2017 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
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND INSIDE FURANCE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 8, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE INFANT ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 29, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 19, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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 THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 17, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN WASHROMMS AND JANITOR'S CLOSETS(DEBRIS).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD ONTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN MEN'S WASHROOM, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.
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Not serious
Minor
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.