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Sayre Language Acad.

1850 N Newland, Chicago, IL 60707 · Cook County

74cited violations
7serious tier
26inspections
22tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
29271
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025110
2024120
2023111
2022120
2021110
2020110
2019250
20185242
2017160
2016462
2015120
20144162
2013130
2012120

Inspections

  1. May 18, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING, POOR REPAIR WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATON OF DUSTS ON WALL AND CEILING OVER THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jan 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN LUNCHROOM/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. May 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE HANDSINK ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  4. Jan 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COOKED TACO MEAT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49.6F IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. TACO MEAT WAS DATED ON 1/19/23. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

  5. May 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND OLD FOOD AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

  6. Jun 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGARATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Sep 14, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED RIGHT TOILET IN DISREPAIR IN EMPLOYEE (TEACHER'S LOUNGE) RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  8. Dec 3, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Nov 1, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE VALVE UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH A LID MISSING FROM THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING LID ON THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED GARBAGE AND LITTER STORED ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  10. Nov 5, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS/CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR MENS TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  11. Oct 30, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12: OBSERVED THE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM WASHBOWLS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR HIGHER AND UNABLE TO RUN FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(E)(4)(b): OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF A SLIMY YELLOWISH/PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SIDE OF ALL THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN MOUTHPIECES. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11: OBSERVED ONE OF THE HOT HOLD UNITS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      5-103.12: OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM WASHBOWL SINKS WITH NO RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: OBSERVED THE LUNCHROOM FLOOR EXCESSIVELY ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS/CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR MENS TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  12. Oct 26, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.11: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TOILET ROOM WASHBOWLS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR HIGHER AND UNABLE TO RUN FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET: 1ST FL GIRLS, 3RD FL GIRLS, 1ST FL WOMENS 2ND FL WOMENS. MUST REPAIR AND MANTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(E)(4)(b): OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF A SLIMY YELLOWISH/PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SIDE OF ALL THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN MOUTHPIECES. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111: OBSERVED 4 RODENT DROPPING INSIDE THE SINK CABINET OF THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11: OBSERVED ONE OF THE HOT HOLD UNITS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      5-103.12: OBSERVED BOTH THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM WASHBOWL SINKS AND THE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS LEFT SIDE TOILET ROOM WASHBOWL SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF ROOM 104 UTILITY SINK'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: OBSERVED THE LUNCHROOM FLOOR EXCESSIVELY ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS/CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR MENS TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING AVAILABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  13. Apr 12, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      : OBSERVED HANDSINKS AT SECOND FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM NOT DISPENSING WATER AT ONE FAUCET AND NO HOT WATER AT WASHBASIN AND THE SAME WITH THE THIRD FLOOR GIRL RESTROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT THESE AREAS 1ST FLOOR FACULTY RESTROOM,SECOND FLOOR MEN'S FACULTY RESTROOM, FIRST FLOOR GIRLS STUDENT RESTROOM. AT DINING AREA OF CAFETERIA AND ON AIR DUCT CONNECTING TO THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DEFINCENCIES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TOILET AT FACULTY RESTROOM AT SECOND FLOOR WITH TOILET DROP WORN AWAY ALSO OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE PRE K ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE REPAIRS AND TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE. NOTED VENTS DUSTY AT SECOND FLOOR FACUTY RESTROOM.INSRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  14. Apr 5, 2018 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 ROACH ACTIVITY(TWO ROACHES) AT FLOOR NEXT TO RANGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL TO REMEDY THE SITUATION AND TO SEAL CRACK AT COVING BETWEEN HANDSINK AND STOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED HANDSINKS AT SECOND FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM NOT DISPENSING WATER AT ONE FAUCET AND NO HOT WATER AT WASHBASIN AND THE SAME WITH THE THIRD FLOOR GIRL RESTROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT THESE AREAS 1ST FLOOR FACULTY RESTROOM,SECOND FLOOR MEN'S FACULTY RESTROOM, FIRST FLOOR GIRLS STUDENT RESTROOM. AT DINING AREA OF CAFETERIA AND ON AIR DUCT CONNECTING TO THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DEFINCENCIES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TOILET AT FACULTY RESTROOM AT SECOND FLOOR WITH TOILET DROP WORN AWAY ALSO OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE PRE K ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE REPAIRS AND TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE. NOTED VENTS DUSTY AT SECOND FLOOR FACUTY RESTROOM.INSRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  15. May 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage room shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in lunchrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in auditorium no clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling in 3rd floor hallway had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Woman's bathroom on 1st floor had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged/broken light shield in 1st floor hallway, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Excess debris and clutter in auditorium, shall be removed.

  16. Sep 9, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. May 6, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: DATED 04/12/2016, REPORT #: 1751826, A LISTED BELOW: 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (HOT) TIMED FAUCET HANDLE (WATER MUST STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE FOR 15 SECONDS) AT HAND SINK INSIDE TEACHERS WOMEN'S WASHROOM (2ND FLOOR) AND MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME SINK,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BOYS AND GIRLS BATH FAUCETS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS, IN POOR REPAIR, MIXING VALVE NEEDS ADJUSTED, AT FAUCETS MUST BE ADJUSTED TO STAY ON AT LIST 15 SECONDS,

  18. May 3, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: DATED 04/12/2016, REPORT #: 1751826, A LISTED BELOW: 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (HOT) TIMED FAUCET HANDLE (WATER MUST STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE FOR 15 SECONDS) AT HAND SINK INSIDE TEACHERS WOMEN'S WASHROOM (2ND FLOOR) AND MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME SINK,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BOYS AND GIRLS BATH FAUCETS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS, IN POOR REPAIR, MIXING VALVE NEEDS ADJUSTED, AT FAUCETS MUST BE ADJUSTED TO STAY ON AT LIST 15 SECONDS,

  19. Apr 12, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: DATED 01/13/2015, REPORT #: 1515833, A LISTED BELOW: 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (HOT) TIMED FAUCET HANDLE (WATER MUST STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE FOR 15 SECONDS) AT HAND SINK INSIDE TEACHERS WOMEN'S WASHROOM (2ND FLOOR) AND MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME SINK, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BOYS AND GIRLS BATH FAUCETS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS, IN POOR REPAIR, MIXING VALVE NEEDS ADJUSTED, AT FAUCETS MUST BE ADJUSTED TO STAY ON AT LIST 15 SECONDS,

  20. Jan 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE TEACHERS (MEN'S) WASHROOM IN 1ST FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (RIGHT) FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM IN 3RD FLOOR AND LEFT FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM IN 3RD FLOOR.--------------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (HOT) TIMED FAUCET HANDLE (WATER MUST STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE FOR 15 SECONDS) AT HAND SINK INSIDE TEACHERS WOMEN'S WASHROOM (2ND FLOOR) AND MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME SINK.

  21. May 14, 2014 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER LEAK AT RIGHT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  22. Apr 2, 2014 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR TRUE COOLER IN USE DURING THIS INSPECTION LOCATED IN THE EAST LUNCH ROOM AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED AT 44.5F. TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. MUST NOT USE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX AT 312-746-8040 OR BY E-MAIL AT cdphfood@cityofchicago.org TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL.APPROXIMATELY AT 10:40 A.M. THE SAID COOLER AMBIENT AIR MEASURED AT 37.0F AT THIS TIME.THE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG IS REMOVED,MAY RESUME NORMAL USE OF SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS COOKED EGG SALAD SANDWICH,COOKED EGGS,COOKED CHICKEN NUGGETS,MOZZARELLA,CHEDDAR CHEESES,HAMBURGER STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (44.0F-46.4F) STORED INSIDE THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR TRUE COOLER.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION.APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $68.69 AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME. ADVISED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS LACKING HOT WATER 1ST FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM -58.8F,1ST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM -48.7F,2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM -66.7F,3RD FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM LOCKED ENGINEEER STATED HANDSINK IS IN PROCESS OF REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND UTILIZE OTHER STUDENT TOILET ROOMS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PER CITY CODE.HAND WASHING /TOILET FACILITIES MUST FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE COBWEB ACCUMULATIONS AT WALLS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE EAST LUNCHROOM WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER LEAK AT DRAIN RIGHT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  23. Mar 24, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER LEAK AT DRAIN RIGHT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  24. Mar 12, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1358222 DATED: 09/09/2013 CORRECT BY DATE:12/09/13. 32 MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE TO CHESTER MILK COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CHESTER FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, 12/09/2013 35 MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED, 12/09/2013 38 MUST ADJUST HOT WATER IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM, 12/09/2013 MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATION(S) BY 3/19/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT ON UPPER SURFACES OF THE LARGE KITCHEN MIXER MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD OVER KITCHEN COOLER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER LEAK AT DRAIN RIGHT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  25. Sep 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE TO CHESTER MILK COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CHESTER FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ADJUST HOT WATER IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM,

  26. Jun 11, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls under and around three compartment sink and in utility closets not maintaned. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint walls. Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Backflow preventer leaking at utility sinks in third floor closets and urinal not maintained in toilet room third floor. Instructed to repair leak at backflow preventer and repair urinal and have in good condition in toilet room.

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.