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Milton Brunson Elementary

932 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County

81cited violations
4serious tier
25inspections
17tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2034637
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026382
2025130
2024221
2023120
2022120
2021240
2020100
2019140
2018130
20172130
2016130
20152110
2014150
2013130
20122141
2011230
2010110

Inspections

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

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jan 29, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61.0F). NO TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED THE SERVICE REPAIR MAN. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,***SEE COMMENTS BELOW***

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL UNUSED BOXED MATERIALS PILED UP IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6"INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. (MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2629996 DATED: 01/21/2026 #10---5-204.11: **PF** Handwashing Sinks- Location and Placement OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT OF THE FOOD SERVING LINE. HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN OPEN FOOD DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK PROPERLY EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, HANDPAPER TOWELS, AND REQUIRED SIGNAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). (ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME). (**SEE COMMENTS). INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 2/2/2026. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  3. Jan 21, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT SERVING LINES PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS, MOVING IN AND OUT OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA CHANGING DIRTY GLOVES THEN RETURNED TO THE FRONT SERVING LINES TO CONTINUE SERVING FOODS ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD SERVING LINE.HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN OPEN FOOD DISPENSING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK PROPERLY EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, HANDPAPER TOWELS AND REQUIRED SIGNAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). (ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME). (**SEE COMMENTS).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROX.30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND APPROX:20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSETS LOCATED NEXT TO THE SERVING LINES IN THE LUNCH ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DAMAGED WEATHERSTRIP AT BOTTOM OF THE NORTH EXIT DOOR LEADS TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LOCATED IN THE LUNCHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR TEACHER'S LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS/WALLS IN THE JANITOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN THE UTILITY SINK ROOM/CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY.

  5. Apr 25, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Apr 23, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT WITH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON THE 3RD FLOOR SOUTH BOYS BATHROOM IN WHICH THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 52.3F. NO HOT WATER ON THE 1ST FLOOR SOUTH BOYS BATHROOM IN WHICH THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 51.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM 100.0F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C).

  7. Jun 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A LIGHT BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING IN FOOD SERVICE AREA AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

  9. Jun 22, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED SOME WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MUST RECALIBRATE WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED SOME WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MUST RECALIBRATE WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED WOMENS CAFETERIA STAFF WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED ONE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWED WITH GARBAGE AND MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS LIDS MUST CLOSE AND BE TIGHT FITTED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

  11. May 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Apr 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER ON THE SERVING LINE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE RIC TO REMOVE SPILS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, DRY STORAGE ROOM, JANITORS CLOSET IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE GIRLS & BOYS WASHROOMS ON THE 1st FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION IN THE ALL KIDS WASHROOMS TO PREVENT ODORS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND/OR FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST.

  13. Apr 17, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT CAFETERIA RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TOWEL DISPENSER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSEVED SOME FAUCETS AT WASHBASINS IN BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOM NOT DISPENSING WATER FOR 15 SECOND INTERVAL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RECALIBRATE SINKS TO HOLD ACINSTANT STREAM OF WATER FOR 15 SECONDS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AT STORAGE AREA IN PRE-K ROOM #109 ALSO OBSERVED UNUSED DISH MACHINE ACROSS FROM FOOD LINE IN A ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND REMOVE AND REORGANIZE CLUTTER AND REPAIR OR REMOVE DISH MACHINE

  14. Apr 21, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH HOT HOLDING CABINETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,EXTERIOR OF STEAMER,PRE-K ROOM 109 & 111 DUSY BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,KITCHEN MOP SINK CLOSET,PREP AREA,PRE- K ROOMS 109 &111

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,UPPER WALL AND VENTILATION VENT IN LUNCHROOM

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER IN 1ST & 3RD FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S (SOUTH).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL.GIRL'S (SOUTH) & 3RD FL. BOY'S (SOUTH)

  15. Mar 28, 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

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED BOTH OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR PUSHED DOWN INSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND MISSING ALL LIDS AND BENT FRAME ON THE OTHER.MUST REPAIR AND RELACE LIDS ON DUMPSTERS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH HOT HOLDING CABINETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,EXTERIOR OF STEAMER,PRE-K ROOM 109 & 111 DUSY BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,KITCHEN MOP SINK CLOSET,PREP AREA,PRE- K ROOMS 109 & 111.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR FRAME OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT KITCHEN REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,UPPER WALL AND VENTILATION VENT IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER IN 1ST & 3RD FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S (SOUTH).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL.GIRL'S (SOUTH) & 3RD FL. BOY'S (SOUTH).

  16. Feb 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE GIRLS RESTROOM DOORS WITH GRAFFITI, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE BOYS RESTROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN(STRONG URINE SMELL), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN THE BOYS & GIRLS RESTROOM ALSO OUT SIDE THE LUNCHROOM ENTRANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  17. May 13, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, AND 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS BATROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR JANITOR'S CLOSET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROWNISH TISSUE PAPER ON CEILING AND WALLS ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE PRE-K BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH 1HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON 1ST FLOOR PRE-K STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  18. May 6, 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

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM UNDERNEAT GARBAGE COMPACTOR AND ACCUMULATION OF LIQUID FOOD WASTE ON GROUND UNDER AND SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND CONTACT DISPOSAL GARBAGE COMPANY TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, AND 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS BATROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR JANITOR'S CLOSET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROWNISH TISSUE PAPER ON CEILING AND WALLS ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE PRE-K BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH 1HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON 1ST FLOOR PRE-K STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  19. Mar 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE LUNCH ROOM AND OLD DISH WASHING ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

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

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

      MUST CLEAN HOOD AND PIPES UNDER THE HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,PRE-K 109 & 111 ALL SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT IN THE PREP AREA AND ALL CORNERS IN WALK IN COOLER .MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 1A,1B,1C,PRE- K 109 AND PRE- K 111,BOILER AND ELECTRICAL ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE THIRD FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST HAND SINK FAUCET HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER GOING INTO THE SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET. THE CONDENSER IN THE WALKIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP AROUND THE PIPE. MUST REMOVE THE ICE AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED.

  21. May 31, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,PRE-K 109 & 111 ALL SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 1A,1B,1C,,PRE- K 109 & 111,BOILER & ELECTRICAL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BEHIND TOILET IN PRE-K 111.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE-K 111.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3RD FL. GIRL'S 1ST HAND SINK NO HOT RUNNING WATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM 1A,1B,1C,BOILER ROOM & ELECTRICAL ROOM.

  22. May 22, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME,BUT OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK FROM PIPE AT DISH MACHINE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX A LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE.ALSO EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 1A,PAPER STORAGE WALL CLOSET IN LUNCH ROOM,PRE-K 109 ON TOY SHELF,PRE-K 111 ON FLOOR UNDER CHAIRS & SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE CLOSET.ALSO KITCHEN,LUNCH ROOM,GYM,PARKING LOT DOORS NEAR SECURITYNOT RODENT PROOFED.NO CURRENT LICENSE FROM PEST CONTROL .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/21/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,PRE-K 109 & 111 ALL SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 1A,1B,1C,,PRE- K 109 & 111,BOILER & ELECTRICAL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BEHIND TOILET IN PRE-K 111.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE-K 111.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3RD FL. GIRL'S 1ST HAND SINK NO HOT RUNNING WATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM 1A,1B,1C,BOILER ROOM & ELECTRICAL ROOM.

  23. Apr 5, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  24. Jan 6, 2011 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. DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER (MILK COOLER).

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL CORNERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN PRE-K CLASS ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE. MUST WASH ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMP SINK. SLOW DRAINING SINKS IN PRE-K CLASS ROOM REPAIR SAME.

  25. Jan 11, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR 2ND BOILER 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.