James Ward Elementary School
2701 S SHIELDS AVE, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 25751
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 13, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. HOT WATER RANGING FROM 65F TO 74F IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO BUILDING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) COMPLIANCE WITH CITY RULES. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO CPS SCHOOL. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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May 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 13, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-502.12: OBSERVED ALL LIDS ON OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL LIDS ON OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PEST IN MENTIONED AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE ATRIUM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 9, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 107. WHEN THE HOT WATER KNOB IS PUSHED, NO WATER COMES OUT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ALL LIDS ON OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL LIDS ON OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PEST IN MENTIONED AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE ATRIUM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOME HAND SINKS IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS DO NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 20 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ONE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST CORRECT. ENGINEER ADJUSTED THE DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF NEW BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jun 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 11, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOM THAT THE KITCHEN STAFF USES NEEDS TO BE RE-CAULKED AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM THAT THE KITCHEN STAFF USES DOES NOT HAVE A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PROVIDE FLOOR TILES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 19, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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
FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 12, 2018 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
FOUND FRONT MAIN ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP 1/2 IN AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LARGE DUMPSTER OPEN AND EXPOSED, 2 SMALLER CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES 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
FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 19, 2017 Canvass · 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 PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OF LUNCHROOM OVER STUDENTS DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 18, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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
FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE UPPER WALL NEAR THE WINDOW IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT. FOUND A HOLE (OPENING) BEHIND ONE TOILET THAT IS EXPOSING PIPES IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; MUST COVER HOLE IN WALL EXPOSING PIPE. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE WALL ABOVE AND UNDER THE UTILTY SINK IN THE SAME CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE UTILITY SINK PIPE AND BACKFLOW DEVICE IS LEAKING ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET; REPAIR LEAK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 3, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
FOUND THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM INSIDE OF CLASSROOM #103 (KINDERGARTEN) IN POOR REPAIR; TEACHER STATES WHEN IT FLUSHES IT LEAKS DOWNSTAIRS; MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE TOILET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. (STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS AND USE THE WASHROOMS DOWN THE HALL).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE UPPER WALL NEAR THE WINDOW IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT. FOUND A HOLE (OPENING) BEHIND ONE TOILET THAT IS EXPOSING PIPES IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; MUST COVER HOLE IN WALL EXPOSING PIPE. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE WALL ABOVE AND UNDER THE UTILTY SINK IN THE SAME CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT ONE OF THE SINKS IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT; MUST RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE SINK. THE UTILITY SINK PIPE AND BACKFLOW DEVICE IS LEAKING ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET; REPAIR LEAK.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION IN BASEMENT'S STAFF/GIRLS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP COOLERS WITH OTHER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO SEPERATE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 8, 2014 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
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN. PAINT LOWER WALL IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM AROUND TOILET WHERE PEELING. DOOR TO HANDICAPPED STALL IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR MISSING; REPLACE DOOR TO STALL.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 1, 2013 Canvass · 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
MUST FIX THE WATER DAMAGED WALL IN THE BASEMENT CAFETERIA STORAGE AREA BY THE WINDOW.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO TH RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE GIRL'S 1ST FL TOILET ROOM. FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 5, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BOILER AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 22, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE, MICROWAVE, CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, FAN GURADS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT, BEHIND VENDING MACHINE UNITS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN TABLES AND PUNCH BOWL IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.
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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. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS IN BOILER ROOM AND CLEAN STAIRCASE AT 3RD FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER/OFFICE AREA.
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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. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS AT CEILING IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 3RD FLOOR. SEAL AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE STAINS IN LUNCHROOM AT KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 3RD FLOOR IE. OPEN WINDOW.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 15, 2011 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
FOUND 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP, CABINETS, SHELVES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT TEACHERS LOUNGE/LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE, MICROWAVE, CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, FAN GURADS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT, BEHIND VENDING MACHINE UNITS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN TABLES AND PUNCH BOWL IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.
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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. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS IN BOILER ROOM AND CLEAN STAIRCASE AT 3RD FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER/OFFICE AREA.
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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. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS AT CEILING IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR. SEAL AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE STAINS IN LUNCHROOM AT KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 3RD FLOOR IE. OPEN WINDOW.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 26, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CABINET INSIDE KITCHEN. DEFROST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AT COMPRESSOR IN KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MESH SCREENS AT TOILET ROOM WINDOWS. PROVIDE SHELVES AND RACKS TO STORE ITEMS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AROUND GREASE TRAP AND WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS WITH CRACKED FLOOR TILES ON 1ST FLOOR AND 3RD. FLOOR SOUTH BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM AND UTILITY ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM SAID AREA. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR SIDE DOOR.
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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. SEAL AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS INSIDE UTILITY CLOSETS, TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. 2ND. AND 3RD. FLOORS, SCIENCE LAB ROOM, AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. REPAIR CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS AT LUNCHROOM AND IN UTILITY SINK ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. CAULK AROUND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS AT CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR ON 3RD. FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AND OR REMOVE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE WEEDS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM KITCHEN/ MILK CRATES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. PROVIDE HOOKS FOR BROOMS/MOPS IN BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM.
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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.