Charles Carroll Elementary
2929 W 83rd ST, Chicago, IL 60652 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 22571
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 28, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET IN THE STAFF WASHROOM WITH A LEAK. ALSO NOTED THE WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AND LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Apr 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 6, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (A): NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS (STUDENTS AND STAFF), TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 82.0F-84.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 PRIORITY.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 1, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS (STUDENTS AND STAFF), TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 82.0F-84.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 PRIORITY.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 27, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS(INCLUDING EFFECTIVE SANITIZER AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS (STUDENTS AND STAFF), TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 76.0F-78.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 PRIORITY.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 2 LARGE TRAYS OF COOKED PASTA AT IMPROPER RECEIVING TEMPERATURE OF 88.0F-90.0F UPON ARRIVAL FROM COOKING SCHOOL. INSTD TO HAVE RECEIVING TEMPERATURE OF HOT FOODS OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PASTA DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE 1st HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS 1st FLOOR WASHROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER WATER SHOULD STAY ON FOR AT LEASE 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT SEAL AT THE BOTTOM AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS ACROSS THE HALL. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES FEMALE TOILET ROOMS (STAFF). INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jan 19, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS (STUDENTS AND STAFF), 68.0F-70.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 PRIORITY
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS AND FURNACE ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE TOILET ROOMS (STUDENTS AND STAFF). INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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May 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Garbage can is employee restroom must be covered at all times. Correct and maintain.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 22, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 15, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE MECHANICAL/STORAGE ROOM BY THE SEATING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA, AND APPROX. 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(a)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CONNECTING TO THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CAFETERIA AREA NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND BACKING UP INTO THE MIDDLE AREA OF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GET SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(c)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 22, 2018 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
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 6, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE 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
SUPPORT BEAMS IN PREP AREA/CAFTERIA IN POOR REPAIR, CRUMBLING AND PEELING SURFACE, WRAPPED IN DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 5, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO COLD NOR TEMPERERED RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE COLD OR TEMPERED (85F) RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE 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
SUPPORT BEAMS IN PREP AREA/CAFTERIA IN POOR REPAIR, CRUMBLING AND PEELING SURFACE, WRAPPED IN DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 9, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 2, 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 THE EAST SIDE OUTERMOST DOUBLE DOORS WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 25, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE LOWER BEAMS REPAIRED WITH DUST TAPE, NOT MAINTAINED THE USE OF DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE LOWER BEAMS IN THE LUNCH ROOM. OBSERVED THE GLASS MISSING FROM THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR MILK COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND WASH BOWLS IN GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE AND DINING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND LOWER WALL BEAMS IN KITCHEN AREA CHIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 25, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BENT FRONT WHEEL AT STEAM TABLE NEED TO REPLACE. ALSO BROKEN DINING TABLE IN BASEMENT LUNCH ROOM NEED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN MICROWAVE AND FREEZER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE 1ST.FLOOR
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD 1ST. FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 19, 2012 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
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM REAR BY WALK-IN FREEZER/STAIR WAY AND OBSERVED WALLS /PILLARS WITH PEELING PAINT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND REPAINT WALLS/ PILLARS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 6, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED THROUGH OUT PREP AND EATING AREA. MUST PROPERLY SHEILD ALL LIGHTS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 16, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES MISSING AT BASE OF STAIRS LEADING TO CAFETERIA CAUSING SOME STANDING WATER. REPLACE TILES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN UTILITY CLOSET.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN UTILITY CLOSET. REPLACE SAME
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. BASE OF FAUCET AND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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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.