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Amundsen High School

5110 N Damen AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

93cited violations
7serious tier
26inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
46031
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
20252100
2024162
2023210
2022130
2021230
2020120
2019130
2018240
2017150
20162110
2015140
2014140
2013160
2012120
2011261
20104234

Inspections

  1. Apr 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Dec 16, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (NOT USED FOR CONSUMPTION) NOTED DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.----NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK ON THE MIDDLE FACET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING: FLOOR UNDER THE UNUSED TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.----THE 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH PAPER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SOILED MOPS HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE ENERGY EFFICIENT BULBS THAT DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE INTENSITY. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  3. May 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT THERMOMETER IN THE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT ALONG THE MAIN SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO HOT-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED HANDLE OF UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT ALONG MAIN SERVING LINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT HANDLE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

  4. Mar 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.THE METERED FAUCET MUST STAY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE TROPICANA REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE SERVING LINE.OBSERVED TURKEY SANDWICHES AT 50.1F,YOGURT AT 46.7 F,MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS AT 51.8F,CUT LETTUCE/CUT TOMATO TOSSED SALADS AT 51.3F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX.9 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $25.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE TROPICANA REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED AT SERVING LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS YOGURTS AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE TROPICANA REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED AT SERVING LINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF THE FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE SERVING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Mar 16, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Mar 8, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES WITH DAMAGED LIDS AND LIDS THAT ARE TOO SHORT TO FIT THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED TIGHT FITTING LIDS IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  7. May 4, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN BAKERY PREP AREA AND AROUND ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATOR WITH LITTER IN SECOND FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE.

  8. May 4, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2500737 ON 4/26/21 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE LUNCHROOM, CLASSROOM AND MAIN OFFICE. OBSERVED 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER BETWEEN THE OFFICE AND WALK-IN FREEZER #2 IN THE LUNCHROOM, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN ROOM 329 AND 20 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF ROOM 124D IN THE MAIN OFFICE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090.

  9. Apr 26, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE LUNCHROOM, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AND DISH WASHING ROOM AND SEVERAL CLASSROOMS. OBSERVED 1 MOUSE DROPPING IN THE METAL UTILITY CABINET NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER #1 IN THE LUNCHROOM, APPROX. 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS BETWEEN THE OFFICE AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER #2 IN THE LUNCHROOM, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN, 40 DROPPINGS IN THE BAKERY AREA BETWEEN THE COOLER AND THE WALL IN THE CORNER, BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND THE OVEN IN THE BAKERY AREA, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN ROOM 329, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE FILE CABINET IN ROOM 129, AND 20 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN ROOM 124D. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  10. Jan 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING SERVICE AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND BATHROOM STALL DOORS FROM URINE IN 3RD FLOOR MAN'S BATHROOM

  11. Apr 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUSTY SUPPORT POLS OVER FOOD SERVING LINE

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTION NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT

  12. Feb 15, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Feb 8, 2018 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

      STAFF ENTRANCE #7 DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2015247 #32-Walk in cooler in kitchen prep area that had shelving/racks with peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. #35-Walls that had peeling paint/plaster in kitchen prep area by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/sealed. Walk in cooler wall had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of walk in cooler(insides), shall be repaired/sealed. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF GIRL'S WASHROOM ON THE 2ND AND THIRD FLOOR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. WALL VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ON THE 2ND AND THIRD FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Apr 6, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler in kitchen prep area that had shelving/racks with peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, ovens not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Storage shelving/racks in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor in walk in cooler had 4 inch(approximately) hole by door shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in kitchen prep area under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, floor in kitchen storage room closed under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls that had peeling paint/plaster in kitchen prep area by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/sealed. Walk in cooler wall had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of walk in cooler(insides), shall be repaired/sealed. 2nd floor girls bathroom wall ceiling had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  15. May 24, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found following items dirty and not maintained: water fountains, bathroom sinks, teacher's lounge microwave. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirty floors with dust and debris throughout- in classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, stairways, and mop closets. Instructed facility to routinely clean and to maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirty walls and wall bases throughout facility (bathrooms, hallways, closets). Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards and on the vents above the serving lines. Instructed facility to clean and maintain both.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed garbage bags not taken out or left overnight. Instructed facility to remove all garbage daily to facilitate proper cleaning methods and help prevent pests.

  16. May 17, 2016 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

      Observed ants in various locations throughout the building: 100 in the library, 50 in room 226, 40 in 126, 25 in room 124, 30 in room 324, and 30 in room 121. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      Observed the three compartment sink not maintained-when one compartment's water is released, said water flows up into another empty compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water drains properly. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      Observed the first floor girls washroom to have a sink in the handicap stall. Said sink has no soap in the soap dispenser. Instructed facility to install and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found following items dirty and not maintained: water fountains, bathroom sinks, teacher's lounge microwave. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirty floors with dust and debris throughout- in classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, stairways, and mop closets. Instructed facility to routinely clean and to maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirty walls and wall bases throughout facility (bathrooms, hallways, closets). Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards and on the vents above the serving lines. Instructed facility to clean and maintain both.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed garbage bags not taken out or left overnight. Instructed facility to remove all garbage daily to facilitate proper cleaning methods and help prevent pests.

  17. Mar 25, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA BY KITCHEN, HAS CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS OUT BY COOKING AREA SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  18. May 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST DEBRIS. CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER EVERY USE. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN STORAGE ROOM SECOND FLOOR, PREP AREA AND BOILER ROOM NOT CLEAN. ISTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER SLOW DRAINING IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT SLOW DRAINING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BOILER ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNSED ARTICLES.

  19. Apr 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; MICROWAVE OVEN, PIZZA STORAGE REACH IN COOLER, CAN OPENER, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK AT 1ST FLOOR MOP CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS BUILD-UP INSIDE SOME MOP CLOSETS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT THOSE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH PREP AREAS AND HOT FOODS SERVING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKS ON FAUCETS AT 2PART SINK AT PREP AREA AND AT 1ST FLOOR NORTH AREA MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE SOME MOP CLOSETS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES AND ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  20. Mar 14, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM(FOOD STORAGE)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD -UP ABOVE SERVING LINE; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE OVEN AT BAKERY PREP AREA

  21. Jan 28, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  22. Jan 26, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN KITCHEN OR ANY SINKS THRU-OUT THE SCHOOL. ENGINEER STATED, "HOT WATER TANK BROKE THIS MORNING AT 7:30AM." INSTRUCTED KITCHEN MANAGER TO HAVE AN ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE, COLD FOODS. MUST HAVE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. SCHOOL NOW UNDER 48 HOURS NOTICE #11-003, OFFICE NOTIFIED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030;

    • 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; COOLER AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, MICROWAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT KITCHENS CLOSET AND MOP CLOSETS AT 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS.

    • 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 THRU-OUT CLOSETS.

    • 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 CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE OVEN IN BAKERY.

    • 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 MOP SINK IN 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET AND SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT CLOSETS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  23. Sep 22, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities.//MGMT & I OBSERVED AIRE TEMPS IN REACH IN COOLER AT 51.0F FRONT FAR LEFT,CENTER AT 49.9F IN FRONT SERVING LINE FOR STUDENTS PLACE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNITS,DO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY DEPT OF HEALTH FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//MGMT & I OBSERVED MILK AT 45.9F-46.0F IN REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVING LINE AREA,TURKEY HAM 45.9F,TURKY BREAST,45.7F ,MGMT VOLUNTEERED TO PROPERLY DISTCARD FOOD ITEMS $72.02

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE SELF-SERVICE UTENSILS ON SERVICE LINE.

    • 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.//NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3COMP. SINK & EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN KITCHEN AREA

    • 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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLER AREA,MEAT SLICER NEED CLEANING

    • 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 STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOORS WHEN IN STORAGE

    • 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 CHIP PAINT & CEILING POOR REPAIR OVER 3COMP. SINK,OVER SERVING LINE IN FRONT AREA

    • 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 COVERS NEED DETAIL OVER FRONT SERVING LINE,DINNING AREA & KITCHEN AREA.

  24. May 28, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 5.11.10 INSPECTION #4457.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 5.11.10 INSPECTION #4457.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 5.11.10 INSPECTION #4457.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 5.11.10 INSPECTION #4457.

  25. May 24, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 5.11.10 INSPECTION # 44257.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 5.11.10 INSPECTION # 44257.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 5.11.10 INSPECTION # 44257.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 5.11.10 INSPECTION # 44257.

  26. May 11, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 56.6F AND AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE BAKERY 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.0F. BOTH UNITS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN UNITS BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER UNITS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED JUICE BETWEEN 44.7-54.9F, SOFT BOILED EGGS AT 54.6F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 58.2F, SLICED HAM AT 54F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $38. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. OBSERVED SEVERAL STUDENT RESTROOMS WITH NO HAND SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, OR HAND DRYING DEVICES. 3RD FLOOR NORTH BOY'S RESTROOM WAS WITHOUT A SOAP DISPENSER. MANAGEMENT REPLACED IT. THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYERS WERE NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE 3RD FLOOR NORTH GIRL'S RESTROOM AND THE BOY'S LOCKER ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO DRY HANDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: ALL 3 VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS, THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUST ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN.

    • 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. MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN IN THE RESTROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP OF THE BAKERY 2C SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. THE LEFT SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR NORTH GIRL'S RESTROOM IS LEAKING AT THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

    • 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. LITTER IN RESTROOMS, ESPECIALLY ABOVE URINALS IN BOY'S LOCKER ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN AREAS CLEAN.

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.