Alexander Graham Bell Elem.
3730 N Oakley AVE, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1878462
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 74.3F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.OF THROUGHOUT MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INGENEER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 107°F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAIING SLOW IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR UTILITY ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 19, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 15, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 58F AT ONLY HANDSINK ON SERVING LINE. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT TEMPERED VALES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS OUTSIDE LUNCHROOM. HOT WATER MUST BE RESTORED TO A MINIMUM OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MIDDLE HANDSINK OF THE 3 HANDSINK IN FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM (OLD BUILDING)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID IN (2) REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER AROUND DUMPSTER.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TWO OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS WITH LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,ENGINEER IS MADE AWARE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY JANITORIAL MOP SINK CLOSETS AND AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FOUR BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 4, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 28, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 30 TO 40 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE NURSES OFFICE ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, UNDER SICK BED, BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. 10 TO 20 DROPPINGS IN THE LIBRARY ON DESKS AND THROUGHOUT THE LIBRARIANS OFFICE, BEHIND LIBRARIANS REFRIGERATOR. 10 TO 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BOILER ROOM AT EQUIPMENT AND BOXED ITEM STORAGE. ALSO NOTED 5 DROPPINGS IN PRE-K ROOM #100 ALONG BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE BEING STORED INSIDE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN HANDLE ON THE METAL FOOD CART AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FOOD CART AND PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE OPEN CRACK/CREVICE ALONG BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE COAT RACK WALL IN THE PRE-K ROOM #101. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL ITEMS STORED AWAY FROM THE WALLS. THE OUTDOOR PLAY GROUND TOY STORAGE, THE BOILER ROOM EQUIPMENT STORAGE, THE PRE-K ROOM STORAGE CLOSETS, THE NURSES OFFICE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WET SOILED MOPS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY, INVERTED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING NECESSARY ITEM (CORRECT SANITIZER) ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE NECESSARY SANITIZER ON PREMISES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 5, 2018 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
MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER SENSOR TIME TO A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS IN THE FAR LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES PREAPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (100F): INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST REACH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. THE WASH TEMPERATURE WAS 160F AT TIME OF INSPECTION BUT THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE DID NOT REACH A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 100F. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINPSECTED BY CDPH AFTER THE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER SENSOR TIME TO A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS IN THE FAR LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES PREAPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 28, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 21, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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 1/2 GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS OR MISSING DOOR SWEEPS AT DOORS #05, #10 AND BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXIT/ENTRNACE DOORS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE SHELVING RACK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ON THE 3RD FLOOR SOUTHSIDE OF THE BUILDING IN THE BOYS RESTROOM MUST ADJUST HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15SECS AT ALL TIMES AT THE 2ND HAND SINK FROM THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.MUST REPAIR. ON THE 2ND FLOOR NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING GIRLS RESTROOM MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 1ST HAND SINK FROM THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.MUST REPAIR. (THE OTHER 2 HAND SINKS ARE WORKING PROPERLY).
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 30, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 27, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
(2)HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REPAIR AND ENSURE HOT RUNNING WATER IS MAINTAINED UNDER CITY PRESSURE FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR DRAIN DIRTY BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE,CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND REPAIR FLOOR SECTION AROUND DRAIN BEHIND COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVING STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 13, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOM MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN LAUNCH ROOM WASHROOM
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT HANDWASH SINK IN 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM AND 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. MUST REPAIR A LEAK PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASH SINK IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. REPAIR VENTILATION IN LAUNCH ROOM BATHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION AND DEBRIS ON GROUND NEXT TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 18, 2013 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOT HANDLE ON ONE OUT OF 3 WASHBOWL SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR(LOOSE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 22, 2013 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
PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GIRLS WASHROOMS 3RD FLOOR,ROOM 101 KINDERGARTEN, AND ROOM 112 KINDERGARTEN. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. GAP AROUND THE PIPE BEHIND THE TOILET IN ROOM 101 KINDERGARTEN, MUST SEAL THE GAP.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE BULB.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR(MIDDLE WASHBOWL,OUT OF 3 WASHBOWL WITH LOW PRESSURE).
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 10, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE THE MICROWAVE OVEN AND SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND 3RD FLOOR MOP CLOSET.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEAR DISH MACHINE AND REPAINT, AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT IN LUNCH ROOM, NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THEM, ALSO CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SOUTH STORAGE AREA IN BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 16, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN.
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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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE BOTH GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINK AND DISH MACHINE.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT MOP CLOSETS AND BOILER ROOM.
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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 PEELING PAINT; THRU-OUT MOP CLOSETS, SOME WASHROOMS AND HALLWAYS, WHERE NEEDED; ALSO REPAIR WALLS INSIDE SOME MOP CLOSETS.
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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 PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SOME MOP CLOSETS.
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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 BROKEN FAUCETS WHERE NEEDED INSIDE WASHROOMS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 23, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IE. SPOONS, FORKS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP) SO STUDENTS TAKE THE HANDLE AND NOT THE PART WHERE THEY EAT FROM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED CEILING FANS DUSTY AND IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.