Diana's Playpen Of Little Genius's
6236 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60636 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215973
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 21, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 22, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN LITTLE GENIUS ROOM.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG RIGHT & LEFT SIDES OF 2ND FL. REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN ALL CLASSROOMS
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN LITTLE GENIUS NEXT TO COTS,BABY ROOM,KIDS TOILET ROOM,BUTTERFLIES ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BABY ROOM,BUTTERFLY,1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.LOOSE WALL BASE IN 1ST & 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 : OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 14, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN LITTLE GENIUS ROOM.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF 2ND FL. REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF 2ND FL. FURNANCE ROOM,2ND FL.UNDER REAR PORCH FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM/LAUNDRY ROOM NEXT TO WASH MACHINE,BUTTERFLY ROOM-ON FLOOR NEXT TO MUSIC CABINET.2- RAT DROPPINGS ON LANDING OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/14/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER .
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN LITTLE GENIUS NEXT TO COTS,BABY ROOM,KIDS TOILET ROOM,BUTTERFLIES ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & 2ND FL. SMALL STORAGE CLOSET.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BABY ROOM,BUTTERFLY,1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.LOOSE WALL BASE IN 1ST & 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM VENTILATION HOOD INTO A BUCKET NEXT TO STOVE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576680 6/2/23 NOT CORRECTED #55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO NOTED THE COVING IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE STOVE FALLING OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
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Jun 2, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE 2nd FLOOR WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO NOTED THE COVING IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE STOVE FALLING OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 3, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 27, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGSIN UPSTAIRS JANITORIAL CLOSET. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BEHIND CABINETS AND IN CORNERS OF CLASSROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 28, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BOTTOM AREAS OF BASEMENT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON YELLOW WALLS IN WASHROOM, RED AND BLUE WALLS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Severity not stated
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Apr 21, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BOTTOM AREAS OF BASEMENT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED 26 MICE DROPPINGS IN STAIRWAY AND STEPS. ALSO LIVE FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON YELLOW WALLS IN WASHROOM, RED AND BLUE WALLS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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May 13, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COVE BASE DETACHING FROM THE WALLS IN THE UTILITY AND TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Oct 31, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVE NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A POLICY AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL MANAGEMENT, FOOD HANDLERS AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVE NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 10, 2017 License · 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
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BUTTERFLY CLASS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 30, 2016 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 THE INSIDE OF THE POTS STORAGE CADINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 17, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 8, 2015 License · 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 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN 2ND STORAGE CLOSET, REAR STORAGE AREA AND AROUND FURNACE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION IN 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM, WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN. INSTD TO HAVE WINDOW ABLE TO OPEN OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER MISSING IN SMALL COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 12, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN 2ND. FLOOR PREP.
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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 2ND. FLOOR CEILING KITCHEN, AND OVER MEETING TABLE NEED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN 1ST. FLOOR HALLWAY BY WATER FOUNTAIN NEED TO REPLACE.
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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.