Mayfair Early Learning
4719 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2308804
- 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 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 8, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 24, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 TOILET IN CLASSROOM BATHROOM NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES FILLED PAST CAPACITY WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LIDS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NON WORKING THEROMETER WITHIN NORTHERN CLASSROOM REFRIGERATION UNIT READING 50F INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AT 40F. THERMOMETER WAS REPLACED DURING INSPECTION WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Severity not stated
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May 28, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 21, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLPOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PROVIDED TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITAITON ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT ONLY PROVIDED SWIMMING POOL TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN CEILING OF KITCHEN AND HALLWAY LEADING TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 24, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED COOLER IN INFANT ROOM WITH NO AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ANY DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Severity not stated
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May 22, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED COOLER IN INFANT ROOM WITH NO AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILETS IN THE 3-5 YEAR OLD ROOM UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE FLUSHING.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ANY DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 8, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 29, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATBALLS AND SLOPPY JOES WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN TODDLERS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 26, 2020 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
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN TODDLER CLASSROOM.MUST PROVIDE
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN INFANT CLASSROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM) WITH CLUTTER. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS AT HALLWAY LEADING TO CLASSROOMS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTS IN CLASSROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM) WITH CLUTTER. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS AT HALLWAY LEADING TO CLASSROOMS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 11, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS IN THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE RACK SUCH THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE 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
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE TOILET ROOMS/CLASSROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 1 BROKEN SINK STOPPER FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
COOK PREPARING FOODS IN KITCHEN HAS NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE NOR POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ESTABLISHMENT THAT PREPARE AND SERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUP, COLD SANDWICHES ETC.) MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 5, 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
Observed a water stained ceiling tile in the "Tots" room (south-east corner of facility). Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 5, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELF ABOVE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TODDLERS ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELF, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASTY TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN SINK DRAIN PIPE AND WALL AT TODDLERS ROOM (1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE). MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL AROUND PIPE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (CONTAINER, VACUUM, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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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.