Hannah G.solomon Elementary School
6206 N HAMLIN AVE, Chicago, IL 60659 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 25431
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 28, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SOME WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,IN PREP/SERVING AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR 1.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (COLD) METERED FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN GIRLS EAST SIDE WASHROOM. METERED FAUCET SHOULD STAY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BOILER/MECHANICAL ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 10, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 8, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN GIRLS, BOYS AND STAFF BATHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND IN GIRLS BATHROOM NEAR CAFETERIA AT 74.5F, WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND IN BOYS BATHROOM NEAR CAFETERIA AT 79.5F, WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND IN GIRLS BATHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE AT 66.7F, WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOYS BATHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE FOUND AT 72.3F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT WOMEN'S STAFF BATHROOM FOUND AT 84.2F AND WATER TEMPERATURE IN MEN'S STAFF BATHROOM FOUND AT 83.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION, THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE CLEAN-UP KIT AND PROCEDURE AT SITE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- MUST PROVIDE THE HOT/COLD WATER FAUCETS TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT HAVING TO BE REACTIVATED IN THE FOLLOWING ROOM'S HANDWASH SINKS: GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY THE LUNCHROOM MEN'S TOILET ROOM WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM PRINCIPAL'S TOILET ROOM GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY ENTRANCE #3 BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY ENTRANCE #3 CLASSROOM #105 CLASSROOM #104 MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST INCREASE FLOW RATE OF HOT WATER IN THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH SINKS: BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY LUNCHROOM GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY LUNCHROOM GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY ENTRANCE#3 BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY ENTRANCE#3 WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM PRINCIPAL'S TOILET ROOM CLASSROOM #108 & #104. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET LOOSE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY THE LUNCHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- MUST PROVIDE ALL WOMEN'S, GIRL'S, AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS TO HAVE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE PRINCIPAL'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN ROOM 100'S TOILET ROOM. -
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THAT SCHOOL EAST BUILDINGS WASHROOMS HAND SINKS HOT WATER IS BELOW 85 F .MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MINIMUM 100 F .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38.030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.COS
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED THAT PRESSURE OF HOT WATER ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN EAST AND WEST SIDE OF BUILDING IS LOW . MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE OF HOT WATER ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED ,COS
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE IS NOT COVERED , MUST KEEP COVERED ALL TIME WHEN NOT IN USE.COS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Jan 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PEELING PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE METAL LEGS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE [PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SALADS, SANDWICHES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE THE BOYS AND GIRLS BATH ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE GIRLS BATH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT BACK OF CLASS ROOM #102. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 17, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR ON FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN OF BOYS BATHROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO CAFETERIA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 4, 2016 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITHCEN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR ON FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN OF BOYS BATHROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO CAFETERIA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler fan guards not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor, floor tiles in upper class boy's bathroom had broken, missing floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls by window in kitchen areas had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, wall by exhaust hood in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 compartment sink faucet was leaking at neck(3rd compartment), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 21, 2014 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 REPAIR LEAKY TOILET STALL IN THE BOYS RESTROOM CLOSEST TO ROOM 101.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE ART STORAGE ROOM IN ROOM 105. ALL ITEMS MUST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 14, 2014 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
DURING INSPECTION FOUND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST RODENT PROOF THE NORTHWEST EXIT DOOR BY THE CAFETERIA, THE NORTHEAST EXIT DOORS BY ROOM 101 AND THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS DUE TO A GAP OF 1/4 OF AN INCH AT THE LOWER CORNERS OF ALL ABOVE STATED DOORS. ALL DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO SOAP IN THE BOYS RESTROOM CLOSEST TO CLASSROOM 101. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR ONE OF FOUR TOILET STALLS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE CAFETERIA. TOILET IS OUT OF ORDER. ALL OTHERS ARE IN WORKING ORDER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET STALL IN THE BOYS RESTROOM CLOSEST TO ROOM 101.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE ART STORAGE ROOM IN ROOM 105. ALL ITEMS MUST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 9, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 22, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND COOLER IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE ROOM AND ROOM 108 KINDERGARTEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE KINDERGARTEN ROOM 108 NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILT UP.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE ENGINEER'S WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 22, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean effected area of floor of pre-k room 106. Found 2 mouse droppings. Check for holes near floor. Seal gap in floor by wall behind 3 compartment sink and grease trap in prep area.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Provide missing light shields for pre-k room 108 and replaced burnt out bulbs in same room. Provide proper shielding wherever food is prepared or served.
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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. Increase pressure on two drinking fountains next to room 111.
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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.