RecordWell Data

Lewis Elementary

1431 N Leamington AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County

83cited violations
4serious tier
24inspections
23tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
24151
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
2025362
2024130
2023130
2022150
2021120
2020110
2019130
2018130
20172111
2016130
2015130
2014130
2013120
20124191
2011140
2010270

Inspections

  1. Sep 24, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO FUNCTIONAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT SERVING LINE.MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING, ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAR RIGHT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN, UNUSED KITCHEN GAS STOVE AND REFRIGERATION UNIT FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HABORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Oct 16, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: OBSERVED WHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER SPLASHES ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE AREA, CREATING A POOL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Oct 9, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (76.8F), TOILET ROOM (76.0F) FOR FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA, AND BOYS TOILET ROOM NEAR THE CAFETERIA (65.0F) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. WATER WAS RESTORED BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE MOP SINK STORAGE AREA, IN THE UNUSED WAREWASHING AREA, IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE LOWER OPENINGS OF THE HOT HOLDING WELLS. INSTRUCTED T REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAIN WATER SPLASHES ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE AREA, CREATING A POOL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Feb 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED IMPROPER MOP STORAGE IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

  5. Apr 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE ONSET OF THE INSPECTION, AT 1:30PM. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON THE PREMISES AT APPROXIMATELY 2:20PM. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHTBULB IS OUT OVER THE HOOD VENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

  6. Jun 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 3RD AND 1ST FLOOR AND THE GIRLS BATHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jun 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER READING 84 DEGREES. INFORMED THAT IT IS NOT WORKING WAITING ON REPAIRS. OTHER FREEZERS USED IN THE MEANTIME. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AT THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINING WATER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING NEAR DRAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ON LIGHT UNIT OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  8. Jun 21, 2021 Canvass · 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 WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT PRE-K ROOM #107. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

  9. May 12, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Apr 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      **OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).**

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLER AND THE JANITORS STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE LUNCH ROOM.

  11. Jan 10, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GASKET DAMAGED AT TOP DOOR MILK COOLERS AT FRONT SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS AT THESE COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH MILK RESIDUE ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE MILK RESIDUE FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLES AT SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR STAFF RESTROOMS( NEW BUILDING)AND CAFETERIA RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE LEAKS.

  12. Mar 29, 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 GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS 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 IN 1ST FL. BOY'S (S) & (N)TO STAY ON LONGER

  13. Mar 27, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX.200 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES NEXT TO 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE,OVENS,UNDER DIRTY TOWEL HAMPER,ON LEDGE OF MILK COOLER ON SERVING LINE,AROUND MOTORS OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE,ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN UNUSED DISH MACHINE AREA,ON FLOOR IN FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE.PRE-K ROOM 107 ON FLOOR NEAR CUBBIES ,SHELVING UNITS IN LIBRARY AREA,STORAGE CLOSETS,WINDOW SILLS.STAFF LOUNGE-ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND COUCH.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/17.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE,PRE-K ROOM 107- SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. BOY'S (S) & (N)TO STAY ON LONGER.

  14. Feb 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN COOLERS,STORAGE, AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL(FLOOR STAINED) CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE BOYS 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM CEILING AT ENTRANCE WATER DAMAGED NEAR THE CEILING LIGHT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED OUT SIDE SCHOOL GROUND CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LITTER,UNNECESSARY ARTICALS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR FROM 1/31/2005, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.

  15. Jun 4, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR JANITOR CLOSET IN MAIN BUILDING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN 1ST FLOOR ANNEX BUILDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ON BOYS WASHROOM IN 1ST FLOOR ANNIX BUILDING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TISSUE PAPER ON CEILING IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM IN 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST BUILDUP IN REAR OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Apr 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN, THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK IN TEACHERS TOILET ROOM ON THE 1st FL AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB AND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Mar 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED OBSERVED BOXES AND BAGS IN DISH ROOM INSTUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT- INSTRUCTED TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT.

  18. Sep 25, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Sep 5, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN-FREEZER COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 19.9F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FISH,PIZZAS,BEEF,HOT DOGS ETC.CDPH OFFICE NOTIFIED.UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE 0F OR BELOW.MANAGER ON SITE STATED THAT CHARTWELL FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR WERE INFORMED OF WALK-IN-FREEZER PROBLEM AND STATED THAT SOMETIME TODAY 9/5/12 THAT ALL COLD FOODS INSIDE THE SAID COOLER HAVE A CONFIRMED PICK-UP AND IN ROUTE AT THIS TIME PER MANAGER Joe A Brown. MUST FAX A LETTER TO THE CDPH AT 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL OF SAID COOLER.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • 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 APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND HOT COOKING STOVE AREAS,BENEATH SHELVINGS IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREA,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE A MAP LOCATOR IDENTIFYING PEST CONTROL SERVICES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT THE PREP WORK TABLE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING FIXTURES,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.

  20. Jan 19, 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED DISH MACHINE EQUIPMENT,PRE-K ROOM CUBBIES & SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL ROOM 323.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST FL. BOY'S,2ND & 3RD FL. GIRLS ,PRE-K HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

  21. Jan 12, 2012 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON LEDGE OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR IN MOP SINK AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN WALL STORAGE AREAS IN LUNCH ROOM,ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM #125,FAN ROOM NEXT TO STORAGE CABINET,ALSO DOOR #7 & 8 NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/12/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR WALL TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • 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.MUST CLEAN UNUSED DISH MACHINE EQUIPMENT,PRE-K ROOM CUBBIES & SHELVING UNITS.

    • 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 DRAINS IN PREP AREA.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL ROOM 323.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST FL. BOY'S,2ND & 3RD FL. GIRLS ,PRE-K HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN MOP SINK AREA,LUNCH ROOM WALL STORAGE AREAS,STORAGE ROOM #132,324,PRE-K CLOSET,ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM.

  22. May 13, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD PRODUCT NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE ALL CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.

    • 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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, DISGUARD/REPAIR ALL BROKEN AND UNUSED ARTICLES

  23. May 20, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 FLOORS IN ENGINEER BOILER AND STORAGE ROOMS VIOLATION STILL PENDING

    • 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. MUST REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  24. May 13, 2010 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. OBSERVED APPROX. 10-15 MICE DROPPING IN STORAGE ROOMS IN KITCHEN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE ALL CLUTTER SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

    • 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 FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN DINING ROOM AND ENGINEER BOILER AND STORAGE ROOMS

    • 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. MUST REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AT KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK IN BOYS BATHROOM

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AND BOILER ROOM AREAS

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.