Stowe Elementary School
3444 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 25521
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHBOWL WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK CAUSING WATER TO OVERFLOW FROM BUCKET TO FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL BASE COVING THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE SPACE IN DISREPAIR CRUMBLED CRACKED SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH SMALL HOLES.MUST SEAL.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 21, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL NEAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT AND HOLES, AND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR KITCHEN AREA WALK-IN COOLER, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASE COVING BENEATH WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS THAT MAY BE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 19, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK REACH MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FIXTURE TO PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100.0F FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL NEAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT AND HOLES, AND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR KITCHEN AREA WALK-IN COOLER, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASE COVING BENEATH WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS THAT MAY BE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 15, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK REACH MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FIXTURE TO PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100.0F FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT WARMER AT INAPPROPRIATE SCALE TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE (MINIMUM TEMPERATURE READ OF 150.0F). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH THERMOMETER THAT MEASURES MINIMUM 135.0F TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPRX. 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN: BENEATH SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, BENEATH SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, BENEATH EQUIPMENT SHELVES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL NEAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT AND HOLES, AND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR KITCHEN AREA WALK-IN COOLER, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASE COVING BENEATH WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS THAT MAY BE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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May 10, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOME BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT PRE-K OUTER DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ALL 5 GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. ALSO OBSERVED 5 OR 6 GARBAGE BAGS STORED ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADEQUATE PICKUP AND ADEQUATE NUMBER OF GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT ALL DUMPSTER LIDS CAN BE CLOSED AND NO GARBAGE IS OVERFLOWING OR LEFT ON THE GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE DUCTWORK BEHIND THE SERVING LINE IN LUNCHROOM #10. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CORNERS OF LUNCHROOM #6. ALSO OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOME BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 16, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR (NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER).
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Severity not stated
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Sep 14, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK IN ALL WASHROOMS. (FIRST/SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR (NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER).
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE/BEHIND OVENS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 1, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ON FRONT SERVING LINE IN MAIN KITCHEN.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILETROOM
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN,ALL LUNCHROOMS
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES AT EXTERIOR OF VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,MAIN KITCHEN FRONT SERVING LINE,DAMAGED FLOORING IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS .HOLES IN WALLS AND BASES IN SMALL LUNCHROOM AND MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEDIUM LUNCHROOM
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 22, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ON FRONT SERVING LINE IN MAIN KITCHEN.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE- NEXT TO DESK AND FAN,PREP AREA- ON FLOOR NEXT WALK IN COOLER ,MILK COOLERS ON WHEELS,IN CORNER OF ROLLING CART AND SHELVING UNIT ON FRONT SERVING LINE.KITCHEN STAFF TOILETROOM-ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP. SMALL LUNCHROOM-ON FLOOR BEHIND MILK CRATES , FILE CABINET AND WALL OUTLET UNIT.STAFF LOUNGE- ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE AND BEHIND GARBAGE CAN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/22/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020(A)NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILETROOM.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF DISH CART.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 2 OF 5 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS MISSING AND TRASH FILLED ABOVE THE RIM.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND KEEP LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020(B)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN,ALL LUNCHROOMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES AT EXTERIOR OF VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,MAIN KITCHEN FRONT SERVING LINE,DAMAGED FLOORING IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS .HOLES IN WALLS AND BASES IN SMALL LUNCHROOM AND MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEDIUM LUNCHROOM.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 19, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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
Observed meal trays for lunch service not inverted. Instructed facility to maintain inverted so as to help prevent possible contamination.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt and black accumulation on the water fountain spigots throughout school and annex. Instructed facility to clean and sanitize.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed peeling paint in multiple areas: in all washrooms throughout main building, in the large lunchroom above the exposed hand sink and meal trays, and at the base of the wall at the kid side of the service line in the kitchen. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Observed the wall above the three compartment sink to be dusty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink, with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap and paper towels, directly adjacent to the kitchen serving line and to maintain. Observed the large lunchroom serving line exposed hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 9, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the serving line cold holding unit: 2lbs of egg salad sandwiches at 51.8f and 1lb of roasted chicken salad (with cut greens) at 64.1f. Operator discarded and denatured said food with a value of $20. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Observed the large lunchroom serving line exposed hand sink to have no soap for hand washing. Instructed facility to maintain soap at all times at hand sinks. Facility installed at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Observed the outside waste dumpsters to have open lids and garbage overflowing causing lids to not close. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so that all garbage and waste is contained inside dumpsters with tight fitting lids. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed meal trays for lunch service not inverted. Instructed facility to maintain inverted so as to help prevent possible contamination.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt and black accumulation on the water fountain spigots throughout school and annex. Instructed facility to clean and sanitize.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed peeling paint in multiple areas: in all washrooms throughout main building, in the large lunchroom above the exposed hand sink and meal trays, and at the base of the wall at the kid side of the service line in the kitchen. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Observed the wall above the three compartment sink to be dusty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink, with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap and paper towels, directly adjacent to the kitchen serving line and to maintain. Observed the large lunchroom serving line exposed hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO MILK WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN THE ANNIX BUILDING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 16, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR TEMPERATURE OF WATER 49.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOT OR TEMPERED WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/25/16 REPORT#1632251 (35)NOTED PEELING PAINT THROUGH THE BATHROOMS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. MUST CLEAN REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO MILK WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN THE ANNIX BUILDING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 3, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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
NOTED PEELING PAINT THROUGH OUT THE BATHROOMS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. MUST CLEAN REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF PRE-K ROOM #101. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 25, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
NOTED NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BOYS BATHROOMS OF 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER IS ABOUT 65.8F AND 68.3F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. NOTED ONE OF THE URINALS ON THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIRS (NOT FLUSHING). MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE BOYS BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AT ALL BATHROOMS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINKS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED PEELING PAINT THROUGH OUT THE BATHROOMS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. MUST CLEAN REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF PRE-K ROOM #101. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 27, 2015 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
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SKELVING. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE INSIDE STAFF BATHROOM IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT THE ANNEX BUILDING 2ND FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN 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
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS ON 2ND FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM ON MAIN BUILDING. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON PIPES IN 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING. MUST SCRAPE PAINT OFF RESURFACE AND REPAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. MUST REMOVE GARBAGE AND TRASH. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cabinet drawers not clean, need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, had peeling paint/coating, shall be repaired/sealed. Floor in special education classroom had broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in 3rd floor classrooms, 2nd floor classrooms, 1st floor classrooms not cleaning old building, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in classrooms in 1st floor, 2nd floor classrooms in new(annex)building not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in classrooms(storage rooms closets) not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Bathroom floors in 2nd floor, 3rd floor old building not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls/ceilings that had peeling paint, damaged ceiling tiles, on 3rd floor, 2nd floor, 1st floor(rooms #311, #308, #309, #205,#204, #201, #104, #103, #101 shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling tiles replaced.(old building. Bathrooms on 3rd floor, 2nd floor had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed(old building). Classroom storage rooms that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing/damaged, broken light shields in classrooms(1st floor, 2nd floor 3rd floor and bsmt) shall be replaced. damaged light shields in pre-k room, special ed room shall be replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Bathroom doors were missing self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom doors, for employee's bathroom, staff bathrooms, and unisex bathrooms in 1st, 2nd 3rd and bsmt floor in old building.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, cooler vents not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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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. Excess debris and clutter in classroom storage room shall be removed in order to properly clean storage room closets throughout school.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 2, 2013 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
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT WALL BASE BEHIND RESTAURANT FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PIPEING IN OFFICE HAS A LARGE PIPE WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTUCTED TO SCAPE PAINT OFF RESURFACE AND REPAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
SELF CLOSING DEVICE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED NEXT TO TEACHER'S LOUNGE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 21, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAINT CHIPPING WOOD BENCH IN PRE K CLASS ROOM 101
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL AREA AND CORNERS OF WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
SELF-CLOSING DEVICE NEEDED AT BATHROOM DOOR BY DINING AREA
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 24, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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.FOUND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT ALONG HALLWAY AREAS ADJACENT TO LUNCHROOMS-MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 19, 2011 Consultation · Pass — 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
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF CLUTTERED EAT IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS.MUST DETAL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.PRINCIPAL MR.CHARLES KYLE WITNESSED SAID HEALTH CODE VIOLATION DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN EAT IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS.
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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.FOUND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT ALONG HALLWAY AREAS ADJACENT TO LUNCHROOMS-MUST REPAIR.
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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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS,FAN ROOMS,BOILER ROOMS,PRE-CLASSROOMS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 14, 2011 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
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF CLUTTERED EAT IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS.MUST DETAL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.PRINCIPAL MR.CHARLES KYLE WITNESSED SAID HEALTH CODE VIOLATION DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN EAT IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS.
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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.FOUND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT ALONG HALLWAY AREAS ADJACENT TO LUNCHROOMS-MUST REPAIR.
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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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS,FAN ROOMS,BOILER ROOMS,PRE-CLASSROOMS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 27, 2010 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. NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT WALKWAY FROM MODULAR TO THE MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER (LEFT SIDE) AT THE KITCHEN.
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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.