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Joseph Brennemann Elementary School

4251 N Clarendon AVE, Chicago, IL 60613 · Cook County

73cited violations
4serious tier
27inspections
26tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
25991
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026220
2025160
20242101
2023100
2022130
2021140
2020120
2019160
2018152
2017321
2016240
2015260
2014130
2013340
2012120
2011260
2010280

Inspections

  1. May 11, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. May 4, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE LUNCHROOM, FOOD PREP AREA, HVAC CLOSET IN THE FOOD MANAGER'S OFFICE, AND IN THE CLOSET AND CLASSROOM OF ROOM 120. OBSERVED APPROX. 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE 1-DOOR FOOD WARMING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, APPROX. 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS OF THE LUNCHROOM, APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET IN THE FOOD MANAGER'S OFFICE, AND APPROX. 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE CLOSET OF ROOM 120. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  3. Feb 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND AT WASHROOM SINK FOR KITCHEN EMPLOYEES. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAING GARABAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT SEND EMPLOYEE TO PUSH GARBAGE DOWN INTO DUMPSTERS AND CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MILK DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND LUNCHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT BULB OFF IN THE LUNCHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT BULB TO MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE LIGHTING.

  4. Apr 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      : 6-201.13---- MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11---- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

  5. Apr 23, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LUNCH ROOM. BOYS WASHBOWLS HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 75.9F AND 76.3F. TWO OF THE THREE WASHBOWLS IN THE GIRLS RANGING BETWEEN 81.1F AND 84.4F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INOPERABLE HAND BLOWER IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 75 DROPPINGS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, 75 THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, 50 THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, 25 THROUGHOUT THE OFFICE WHERE SOME KITCHEN SUPPLIES ARE STORED AND 25 ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE LUNCHROOM. PEST CONTROL NOTED DROPPINGS ON THE LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 4-10-24. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPING AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS AS A PROTECTANT ON THE METAL LEGS OF THE KITCHEN METAL STORAGE RACKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS WASHROOM UNABLE TO DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NOTED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

  6. Jun 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Apr 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER, PUSH BUTTONS WAS LESS THAN 15 SECONDS WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE SAID HANDWASH SINKS HOT AND COLD PUSH BUTTONS TO RUN WATER FOR A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED PRE-K ROOM 125 WASHROOM, HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIR CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND CUSTODIAN ROOM, IN BASEMENT, ON IN THE RIGHT EXIT SIGN SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ON FLOOR.

  8. Apr 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, HAM, TURKEY ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL ORIGINAL FOOD CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN CLASSROOM #117. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK AND TEACHERS LOUNGE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

  9. Jan 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO MASK IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE MASK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND AT WASHROOM SINK FOR KITCHEN EMPLOYEES. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jan 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. STAFF CORRECTED ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR KITCHEN MILK COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MISSING HOT HANDLE ON THE MIDDLE WASH BOWL OF THREE LOCATED IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR ALONG THE BASEBOARD IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE RESEMBLING PILED DIRT OR GRAY SAND. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      PEELING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      HOLE IN THE CEILING NEXT TO CEILING VENT AND SEALED WITH WADDED TISSUE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  11. Feb 8, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE RETURNING FROM OUTSIDE BREAK,CHANGING AND RETURNING TO PREP AREA AND WITH BARE HAND ADJUSTED FOOD IN THE TRAY TO BE COOKED.EMPLOYEE STATED SHE WASHED HER HANDS IN THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED AFTER HAND WASHING IN THE WASHROOM,MUST WASH HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK BY HOUSEKEEPING EMPLOYEE.. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KICHEN NOT EASILY TO TURN ON.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RESEAL PLASTIC COVING INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAFF WASH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ROUGH, POROUS,DIRTY PATCHED WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND PIPES, SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. HOLE ON CEILING INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  12. Jan 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Jan 20, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-13-17 INSPECTION # 1981423. VIOLATION # 19. FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. DUMPSTER AREAS SURROUNDED BY OLD DESKS AND OLD HEATING EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST REMOVE GARBABE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Jan 13, 2017 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

      FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. DUMPSTER AREAS SURROUNDED BY OLD DESKS AND OLD HEATING EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST REMOVE GARBAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

  15. Mar 4, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Feb 26, 2016 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

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      WASHROOM TOILETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ON 1ST FLOOR GREEN AND YELLOW HALLS. OBSERVED BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM TOILET NUMBER ONE STOPPED UP COVERED WITH A BLACK PLASTC GARBAGE BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BRING UP TO PLUMBING CODE. CHILDREN WILL BE USING WORKING TOILETS INSIDE WASHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED ON GREEN HALL BOYS WASHROOM NO TEMPERED OR HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE 69.3F. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE TEACHERS WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE 65.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT/TEMPERED RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.CHILDREN WILL BE WASHING THEIR HANDS IN OPERABLE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HANDLES DOOR BROKEN AT THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE TEACHERS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Apr 30, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      GYM STAGE FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

  18. Apr 23, 2015 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 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR/ALONG WALLS IN CAFETERIA DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      MIDDLE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR/LIDS DO NOT CLOSE AND TIGHT FIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING PLUMBING COVER MISSING AT CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE CEILING COVER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW ALSO BOYS/GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS CONTINUOUS WATER NOT AT 15 SECONDS MINIMAL RUNNING TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS WATER RUNNING TIME ALSO MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PRE-K ROOM #125 FLOOR CLUTTERED AT STORAGE AREA ALSO GYM STAGE FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

  19. May 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REACH-IN FREEZER TO ELIMINATE THE SPLATTER ON THE INTERIOR DOOR AND THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A SLOW LEAK UNDER THE SECOND COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN TO ALLOW EASY ACCESS TO THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  20. Sep 6, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  21. Aug 27, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-14-2013, REPORT #1092408 #35-MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT OR REPAINT CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION.BROKEN CEILING WALL IS SEALED WITH STEEL WOOL. NO PROOF OF WORK ORDER PROVIDED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

  22. May 14, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT OR REPAINT CEILING IN REAR FOOOD STORAGE ROOM.

  23. Jun 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID UNDER 3COMP SINK AT KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALL NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GIRLS MIDDLE TOILET ROOM.

  24. May 5, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BROKEN COVER INSIDE THE COOLER AND FREEZER. EXPOSED INSULATION .NEED TO REPLACE GARBAGE DUMPSTER,DUE TO FRAME IS HEAVILY BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.NO GARBAGE IN DUMPSTER AT PRESENT TIME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LOT OF ITEMS ON FLOOR IN CLOSET OF PARENTS ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  25. Apr 26, 2011 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED FRONT DOOR CLOSE TO ROOM 126,FRONT DOOR CLOSE TO PREP AREA,AND REAR DOOR IN TEACHERS' ROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED.GAPS FROM 1/4" TO 1 ".INSTRUCTED TO RODENT DOORS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072152-10

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-21-2010, REPORT #38234 #34-The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE I GIRLS' WASHROOM.(1ST FLOOR) SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000072152-10

    • 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.REPLACE BROKEN COVER INSIDE THE COOLER AND FREEZER. EXPOSED INSULATION .NEED TO REPLACE GARBAGE DUMPSTER,DUE TO FRAME IS HEAVILY BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.NO GARBAGE IN DUMPSTER AT PRESENT TIME.REPLACE BROKEN SURFACE UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN ROOM 125.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED A LOT OF ITEMS ON FLOOR IN CLOSET OF PARENTS ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  26. Sep 21, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD IN REACH FREEZER

    • 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.REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE I GIRLS' WASHROOM.(1ST FLOOR)

    • 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.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE DISHMACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM 125

  27. Feb 9, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INSTUCTED TO KEEP BOTH REACH- IN FREEZERS LOCKED AT ALL TIME FOR FOOD PROTECTION.(UNIT ARE STORED OUTSIDE PREP AREA, IN PUBLIC VIEW).

    • 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.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON HALLWAY IN BASEMENT AREA,IN FRONT OF WASH ROOMS. ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, AND UNDER DISH MACHINE.

    • 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.NEED TO SEAL WALL AROUND WATER PIPE ,UNDER EXPOSED SINK, IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM# 125.

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.