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Melody Stem Elementary

3937 W Wilcox St (132S), Chicago, IL 60624 · Cook County

57cited violations
1serious tier
21inspections
22tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
3244704
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262100
2025250
2024140
2023110
2022150
2021330
2020140
2019110
2018210
2017260
2016281
2015270
2014120

Inspections

  1. Apr 27, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 (B-D) OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN KINDERGARTEN WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON LEFT HANDWASHING SINK AND RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST FLOOR UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT FIXTURES AND WIRING IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Apr 20, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN KINDERGARTEN WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER DRAINBOARD NEAR SCRAPE SINK, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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 HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON LEFT HANDWASHING SINK AND RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST FLOOR UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT FIXTURES AND WIRING IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  3. May 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE (PHOTOS/COPIES ARE PROHIBITED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

  4. May 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE (PHOTOS/COPIES ARE PROHIBITED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR RESTROOM AND STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2594949 DATED:5/21/24 NOT CORRECTED; #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090.

  5. May 21, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 22 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING RACKS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED MICROWAVE LOCATED IN CAFETERIA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MIDDLE HANDSINK LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS' TOILET ROOM PIPING DETACHED UNDER BOWL WITH WATER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Mar 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.

  7. Jun 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A DOUBLE STACK OVEN AND A MILK COLD HOLD UNIT IN THE LUNCH ROOM AREA NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER USE OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jul 2, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Jun 22, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 70F AT 75F AT ALL GIRLS AND BOYS HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON ORIGINAL BUILDING SIDE. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CPS.

  10. Jun 18, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 70F AT 75F AT ALL GIRLS AND BOYS HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON ORIGINAL BUILDING SIDE. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CPS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND HANDWASHING SINK COLD WATER KNOB INOPERABLE, KNOB DOES NOT TURN . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jan 30, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER, AND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS 3RD FLOOR NORTH TOILET ROOMS, 2ND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS NORTH TOILET ROOMS AND 2ND FLOOR BOYS SOUTH TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO DRYING PROVISIONS IN THE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS NORTH TOILET ROOMS, 2ND FLOOR GIRLS NORTH TOILET ROOM, AND 2ND FLOOR BOYS SOUTH TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A 3 DOOR COOLER IN DISREPAIR WITH A SIGN ON IT NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

  12. Jan 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED THE LIGHT BULB AND SHIELD MISSING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. May 2, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Apr 24, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN THE BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST-3RD FLOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL WASHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  15. Jan 27, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE MILK COOLER IN THE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE MILK COOLERS. MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXI PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  16. Jan 20, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE GIRL TOILET ROOM ON THE 2nd FLOOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY (NO RUNNING WATER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE MILK COOLER IN THE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE MILK COOLERS. MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXI PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  17. Jan 29, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM CEILING IN DINING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR KNOBS ON HAND WASHING FACILITY IN STUDENT WASHROOM WHERE THE WATER DOES NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT HOLDING IT DOWN WHILE TRYING TO WASH HANDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES STORED 0N FLOOR IN CLOSET IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

  18. Jan 22, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      CHICKEN NUGGETS FOUND ON STEAM TABLE AT 119.1F, AND INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 90F. INSTRUCTED TO VERIFY ALL COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURES AFTER REMOVING THEM FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TO ALSO VERIFY INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT BOXES WHICH SHOULD BE SET AT TEMPERATURE THAT WILL MAINTAIN ALL COOKED FOODS AT 140 DEGREEES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • 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

      IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 16 FOUND SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE THE OVENS ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 15 FOUND ON LOWER SHELVES OF A ROLLING CART USED TO TRANSPORT LARGE TRAYS OF FOOD, 14 FOUND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH UNUSED DISH MACHINE, AND 8 FOUND ALONG THE FLOOR BASE IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SAITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM CEILING IN DINING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR KNOBS ON HAND WASHING FACILITY IN STUDENT WASHROOM WHERE THE WATER DOES NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT HOLDING IT DOWN WHILE TRYING TO WASH HANDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES STORED 0N FLOOR IN CLOSET IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

  19. Jun 10, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSSERVED MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED NO SHATTER PROOF PROTECTANT ON THE LIGHT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE SAID WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS: BOYS 3RD FLOOR, GIRLS 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR, MENS 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FAUCETS.

  20. Jun 3, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS ON DUMPSTER IN THE REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT DUMPSTER SERVICE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSSERVED MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED NO SHATTER PROOF PROTECTANT ON THE LIGHT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE SAID WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS: BOYS 3RD FLOOR, GIRLS 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR, MENS 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FAUCETS.

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

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS. NOTED FLOOR TILES MISSING UNDER THE STORAGE FREEZER IN THE LUNCH ROOM AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET ON THE 2nd FLOOR NEXT TO THE MEN BATHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE HOT WATER KNOB IN THE TEACHER'S LOUGE BATHROOM ON THE 2nd FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR(1 SINK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.