St Francis Borgia
3535 N PANAMA AVE, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1981252
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.
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Severity not stated
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May 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED (1) ONE DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.5 F (NOT IN USE-NO TCS FOODS INSIDE MENTIONED COOLER AT THIS TIME).INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Apr 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK CLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOUND ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE WITH AREA THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA AND UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSETS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE IN CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 11, 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
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. 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
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/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 DEVICE ON ANY OF THE MOPSINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES ON ALL MOP SINKS CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FIND THE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP OR INSTALL A GREASE TRAP. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 3, 2018 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
DAMAGED CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE BOY'S WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ALL BOXES OF SODA AND OTHER ARTICLES/ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 11, 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 THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MICROWAVE OVEN, ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 3, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LOW WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS BATHROOM BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 25, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON LAST REPORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LOW WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS BATHROOM BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 25, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 15, 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
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in lunchroom area, bathrooms 1st floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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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May 9, 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
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN UPPER/LOWER CABINETS, DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,MICROWAVE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE STOVE ETC.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND BENEATH THE WALL LOCKERS IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL. ALSO,ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN,UTILITY SINK CLOSETS. ENGINEER IS AWARE AT THIS TIME.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM ALL VENTILATION COVERS WHERE NOTED TO ENGINEER AT THIS TIME.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 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 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 boiler room area, rear receiving areas not clean, need detailed 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
Damaged stained ceiling tiles in 2nd classrooms/hallway, shall be repaired.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in lunch room, and 2nd floor hallway not clean, need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 18, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REFRIGERATOR WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE MAIN FLOOR.
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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 FIX LOOSE CEILING TILE INSIDE BOY'S TOILET ROOM IN GYM AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RE INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN (EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS REMOVED 6 YEARS AGO DUE TO BROKEN PIPE).----------MUST REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK (REQUIRED METER FAUCET TO STAY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED) INSIDE BOYS TOILET ROOM (1ST FLOOR MAIN BUILDING) OR REPLACE.-----------MUST ADJUST FAUCET'S WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN GYM AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MAINTENANCE ROOM (NEXT TO KITCHEN). MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND REORGANIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 24, 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 behind equipment in kitchen and in boiler room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 23, 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AIR VENTS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER
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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 UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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.