Bernice E. Lavin

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 17, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Nov 19, 2025 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED MILK HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 GALLONS OF MILK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

3. Jul 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

4. Jun 28, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED VARIOUS HANDWASHING SINKS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOOR CHILDREN AND ADULT RESTROOMS WATER TEMPERATURE VARIED BETWEEN 67.8F-78.3F. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. BUILDING ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE TO ADJUST TEMPERATURE OF THE HANDSINKS IN THE RESTROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     FOOD EMPLOYEE IS WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA, NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FACET AT 3 COMP. SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAR WATER COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER 3 COMP SINK POOLS INTO DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND UTILIZE ALTERNATIVE HIGH TEMP. DISHWASHERIN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

5. Nov 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SHARED CLOSET SPACES OF CLASSROOMS CLUTTERED AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN PREP AREA NEAR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MISSING LIGH SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

6. Jun 28, 2022 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     Found 40lbs of cold chicken wraps at temperature ranging between 62.1f-58.2f, 3 lbs of Hummus wraps at 58.6f all held in kitchen double door cooler. food is received from an outside caterer, No temp logs nor records on site for taking food temperature at time of receiving. instructed manager to hold all TCS foods at 41f or lower and take random temperature of food at time of delivery. food discarded valued at $350. priority violation 7-38-005.

7. Jul 7, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Oct 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE TWO OF THE CLASSROOM REFRIGERATORS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SOME OF THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

9. Jul 11, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Nov 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP COOLERS (SOUR CREAM )INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS

11. Jul 8, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Jun 11, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. Jun 4, 2015 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 LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 16 FRUIT FLIES IN CLASSROOM B-4 AND 13 FRUIT FLIES IN ADJACENT CLASSROOM B-5 AREA RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR MILK COOLER IN KITCHEN OF SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS.

14. Jul 24, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Jul 17, 2014 License · 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 LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 3 FRUIT FLIES IN THE OFFICE AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN, 4-5 FRUTI FLIES IN THE CORNER NEAR THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, 2 INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 15-25 ON THE WALLS, FLYING AROUND AND INSIDE OF A BASKET WITH SOILED AND WET LINEN IN THE OPEN MAINTENANCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020