Pope Francis Global Academy
6143 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1699
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 28, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER TRICKLING FROM HAND SINK IN PRE SCHOOL TOILET ROOM(RIGHT HAND SINK). MUST PROVIDE A STRONG FLOW OF WATER.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 10, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (A)--OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 68-87F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR BY OFFICE AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS AND ON 3RD FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Serious
Priority
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May 28, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 68-87F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR BY OFFICE AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS AND ON 3RD FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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May 31, 2023 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 30, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2573020 DATED:03/23/2023 #56--FOUND 11 KILOWATT ELECTRIC OVEN INSIDE KITCHEN WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD. MUST REMOVE OVEN OR INSTALL EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 04/03/2023. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 23, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AROUND THE WINDOW TRIM IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2555507 DATED:05/10/2022 #56--FOUND 11 KILOWATT ELECTRIC OVEN INSIDE KITCHEN WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD. MUST REMOVE OVEN OR INSTALL EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 3/30/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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May 10, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND TRASH CAN WITH NO COVERS INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOM NEXT TO MAIN OFFICE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND 11 KILOWATT ELECTRIC OVEN INSIDE KITCHEN WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD. MUST REMOVE OVEN OR INSTALL EXHAUST HOOD.
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Severity not stated
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May 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE STAFF UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MAAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POILCY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES ON ALL MOPSINKS AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES ON THESE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT CARNIVAL KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP OR SHOW LOCATION OF GREASE TRAP IF THERE IS ONE AT ANOTHER LOCATION OF THIS PREMISIS. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO ELECTRIC OVENS WITHOUT WATTAGE SPECIFICATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CALL CITY OF CHICAGO BUILDING DEPT/VENTILLATION DEPT FOR RECCOMENDATION FOR VENTILLATION HOOD,DUCT AND CANOPY. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RE CAULK AROUND THE LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN THE GIRL'S WASHROOM IN THE GYM (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN .
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILD UP ON THE WALL VENT COVER IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM IN THE GYM AND THE BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN GYM KITCHEN AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK (IN PREP AREA) WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
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May 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND UPPER PANEL IN GYM KITCHEN.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT SAME AREA.------NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS (IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE-FIRST FLOOR JUNIOR HIGH BUILDING). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------NEEDS TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MANAGEMENT USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR (IN MAIN/HOT LUNCH KITCHEN) FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------SAME IN GYM KITCHEN, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 9, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), kitchen storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in lunchroom under heavy equipment not clean , needs cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint in 3rd floor classroom, shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling in staircase that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in girl's bathroom in fist floor had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSETS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREA 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE TABLE AND CHAIR STORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 29, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in first kitchen not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Peeling paint in 2nd floor classroom shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 6, 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
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT BASEMENT BOILER ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE PREP. AREA (IST KITCHEN).
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE WORKING 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 23, 2011 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
Floor in boiler room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Water pressure low at handsink in girls and boys toilet room Instructed to increase water pressure.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 1, 2010 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. ADDITIONAL WEATHER STRIP NEEDED IN 2 EXIT DOORS NEAR THE 1ST PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
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May 3, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. AIR VENT INSIDE COOLER IN 2ND KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN; INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR IN PREP AREA 1ST KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR IN 2ND KITCHEN(CHURCH) BEHIND COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FLOOR DRAIN MUST BE CLEAN
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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. CEILING VENTS IN 2ND KITCHEN,UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN; CEILING IN 1 GIRL'S WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR WITH 3 INCH HOLE,MUST BE SEALED
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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. VENTS IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS LADIES1ST FLOOR,GIRL'S 1ST FLOOR,BOY'S 1ST FLOOR UNCLEAN, MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; 1 FAUCET IN MEN'S WASHROOM GYM AREA IN POOR REPAIR ,MUST BE REPAIRED
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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.