RecordWell Data

Pulaski Community Academy

2230 W McLean, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

96cited violations
6serious tier
22inspections
30tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
31211
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026262
2025100
2024100
2023110
2022100
2021120
20202172
20191140
2018292
2017140
2016140
2015170
2014150
2013150
20122110
2011270
2010140

Inspections

  1. Mar 5, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SERVICE LINE EQUIPMENT SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN MAIN PREP, ANNEX, DRY STORAGE AREAS AND SERVING LINES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP.

  2. Feb 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED 8 FULL CRATES OF MILK CARTONS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION STORED INSIDE COOLING UNITS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN ANNEX BUILDING PREP. APPROXIMATLEY 25 GALLONS IN TOTAL. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF MILK RANGING FROM 49F-62.5F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID MILK WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT CONTAINING (MILK) LOCATED IN PREP AREA OF ANNEXBUILDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT 62.3F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT UNTIL REPAIRED AND AT REQIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED .

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SERVICE LINE EQUIPMENT SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN MAIN PREP, ANNEX, DRY STORAGE AREAS AND SERVING LINES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP.

  3. Feb 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Mar 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Aug 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

  6. Sep 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Sep 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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 SAID WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT RIGHT SIDE DOOR SWEEP AT ANNEX ENTRANCE AREA #2. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

  8. Sep 21, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AND MAINTAIN ENTRANCE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AT (MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT SERVING LINE (MAIN BUILDING).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 14, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN BUILDING SERVING LINE AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED 3 CRATES OF MILK AT (65.6 F-68.O F) STORED IN REFRIGERATOR AT THE (ANNEX SERVING LINE). MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. (COS).

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE (ANNEX SERVING LINE) WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.8 F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) MILK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. (COS).

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN MILK REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AND MAINTAIN ENTRANCE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AT (MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND BOXES ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIDS/COVERS ON GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT SERVING LINE (MAIN BUILDING).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AT CORNER ABOVE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN SERVING LINE (ANNEX BUILDING).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLE/GAP AROUND PIPE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE KITCHEN OVEN IN (ANNEX BUILDING).MUST SEAL NOTICEABLE HOLE/GAP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  10. Feb 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON FRONT SERVING LINE IN ANNEX.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S ANNEX BUILDING TOILETROOM.SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR 1ST FL BOY'S AND GIRL'S ANNEX TOILETROOMS AND 1ST. FL. GIRL'S MAIN BUILDING TOILETROOM.HAND DRYING DEVICES PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOILER ROOM DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF CABINET AND STEAM TABLE ON SERVINGLINE IN ANNEX BUILDING

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST INSTALL A SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN MAIN BUILDING SERVING LINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES ON HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN 1ST FL. BOY'S , GIRL'S & STAFF TOILETROOMS IN ANNEX AND 1ST FL. BOY'S & 2ND FL. GIRL'S IN MAIN BUILDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE.REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K ROOM # 105 CLOSET & 108 CUBBIES AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON KITCHEN STAFF TOILETROOM DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/ DISH WASHING,SERVING LINE,LUNCHROOM AND KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS IN BETWEEN WALLS AND FLOOR ON FRONT SERVING LINE AND REAR PREP AREA IN ANNEX BUILDING,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN LUNCHROOM ANNEX BUILDING AND FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ANNEX AND MAIN BUILDING LUNCHROOMS AND PRE- K ROOM #108 TOILETROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S TOILETROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

  11. Feb 6, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      Upon arrival for reinspection found previous serious violation not corrected from report # 2136141, dated 1-29-18: Violation 19- "Observed the outside waste dumpster missing a lid and with another lid damaged. Observed the recycling lid to be worn and warped. Both containers unable to close and remain tight fitting. Instructed facility to correct and maintain." Lakeshore arrived on site at 9:55am with new garbage can lids and installed at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the floor in the main building serving area to have damaged and worn wood behind the serving line. Instructed facility to repair and install new floor tiles and to maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      In the main building serving area/kitchen observed only 1 exposed hand sink. Instructed facility to install at least a 1 compartment sink (2 or 3 compartment also acceptable) adjacent to serving line with hot and cold running water under city pressure and to maintain so as to allow facility to dispose of liquids or fill sanitizer buckets if needed.

  12. Jan 29, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      In the main building kitchen observed an employee filling a sanitizer bucket in the exposed hand sink. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible at all times and to only use hand sinks for hand washing. Facility complied during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      Observed the outside waste dumpster missing a lid and with another lid damaged. Observed the recycling lid to be worn and warped. Both containers unable to close and remain tight fitting. Instructed facility to correct and maintain. 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 in the annex kitchen to not be maintained: when water is released from one compartment, said waste water then flows back up into an adjacent, empty compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so that water drains properly without flowing back up into another compartment. 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 no sanitary hand drying device in the boys washroom in the annex building (1st floor outside office). Instructed facility to maintain a sanitary hand drying device (paper towels or hand dryer) in all washrooms. Facility replaced paper towels at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the floor in the main building serving area to have damaged and worn wood behind the serving line. Instructed facility to repair and install new floor tiles and to maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      In the main building serving area/kitchen observed only 1 exposed hand sink. Instructed facility to install at least a 1 compartment sink (2 or 3 compartment also acceptable) adjacent to serving line with hot and cold running water under city pressure and to maintain so as to allow facility to dispose of liquids or fill sanitizer buckets if needed.

  13. Apr 4, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PUSHED GARBAGE INTO DUMPSTERS TO PROPERLY CLOSE LIDS. SERIOIUS CITATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE JANITOR'S CLOSET ROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING AND MAIN BUILDING 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM SERVICE LINE IN MAIN BUILDING. MUST REPIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TOILET PAPER ON CEILINGS IN MAIN BUILDING AND ANNEX BUIDING GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS 1ST 2ND FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ON MAIN BUILDING 2ND FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM AND JANITORS CLOSET 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIRWITH BROKEN AND WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE ANNEX BUILDING MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST GREASE AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN ALL GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  14. Mar 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      NOTED ONE OF THREE CLOGGED URINALS IN THE BOYS BATHROOMS ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS....ALSO NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE HAND WASH SINK OF GIRLS BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FRONT KITCHEN PREP LINE AND LOOSE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKING PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE INSIDE HANK WASH SINKS OF ALL BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.

  15. Feb 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PUSHED GARBAGE INTO DUMPSTERS TO PROPERLY CLOSE LIDS. SERIOIUS CITATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO PAPER GOODS ROOM. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE JANITOR'S CLOSET ROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING AND MAIN BUILDING 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALL IN ANNEX BUILDING FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOILET PAPER ON CEILINGS IN MAIN BUILDING AND ANNEX BUIDING GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS 1ST 2ND FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ON MAIN BUILDING 1ST FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM AND JANITORS CLOSET 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN ANNEX MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON ALL VENTILATION COVERS IN TECHER'S AND STUDENTS BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT MAIN BUILDING 2ND FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT MAIN BUIDING MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM JANITOR'S CLOSET FROM MAIN BUIDING. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  16. Apr 11, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving that had 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 not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/rack not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing, damaged floor tiles in lunchroom, shall be repaired/replaced, damaged floor tiles in classroom/hallway 2nd floor (old building).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Staircases in 3rd floor(old building), that had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Cove molding was missing outside boy's bathroom, shall be repaired.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Missing self closing mechanism in the following bathrooms, teachers, bathrooms, staff bathrooms, teachers lunchroom bathroom.

  17. Apr 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND NO HANDPAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE FOR THE HANDSINKS INSIDE ALL THE 1ST,2ND FLOOR STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS(ANNEX BUILDING)OR NO HANDWASHING POLICY POSTED.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      AL CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND (2)LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS NOT SHIELDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON ALL VENTILATION COVERS LUNCHROOM(ANNEX), KITCHEN,TEACHERS,STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS. HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS(ANNEX BUILDING)REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL MOP SINK CLOSETS IN MAIN/ANNEX BUILDINGS,BOILER ROOM ENGINEER IS AWARE. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

  18. May 22, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATIONS STILL PENDING

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATIONS STILL PENDING

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATIONS STILL PENDING

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATIONS STILL PENDING

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VIOLATIONS STILL PENDING

  19. May 15, 2012 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

      DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, OR PROPERLY SEALED IN ANNEX BUILDING, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-78-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN MILK COOLERS BY FRONT SERVING AREA IN ANNEX BUILDING

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, LOCKER ROOM, BOILER ROOM, ETC., MUST ALSO PROVIDE FLOOR TILE IN MAIN BUILDING LUNCHROOM AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT OUT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY

  20. Mar 24, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.FOUND LIGHT BULBS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM NOT SHIELDED AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM LOCATED ANNEX BUILDING.

  21. Mar 17, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.FOUND SEVERAL STUDENT TOILET ROOMS NOT MAINTAINED I.E.MAIN BUILDING 1ST FLOOR,3RD FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM LACKING HAND SOAP,MAIN BUILDING 2ND FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM LACKING HANDSOAP,ALL STUDENT TOILET ROOMS IN ANNEX BUILDING LACKING HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE --OBSERVED MANY STUDENTS SPLASHING WATER ON FLOORS/WALLS AND DRYING HANDS ON THEIR CLOTHINGS.ENGINEER MADE AWARE OF SUCH.

    • 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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,HANDSINKS IN STUDENT TOILET ROOMS IN ANNEX,TOP/SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER.

    • 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 IN KITCHEN,DRY STORAGE ROOMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • 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.FOUND LIGHT BULBS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM NOT SHIELDED AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM LOCATED ANNEX BUILDING.

    • 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.FOUND THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACE THAT IS THE URINAL IN 2NDFLOOR (ANNEX) BOYS TOILET,1 FAUCET AT HANDSINK GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR MAIN BUILDING.

    • 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 REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON SHELVING BEHIND FOODSERVICE COUNTER AT MAIN BUILDING.

  22. Mar 11, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST REMOVE KNIVES AND FOOD SCRAPPER STORED BETWEEN 3COMP.SINK WALL.ALSO CLEAN UTENSILS AT ALL AREAS OF FACILITY MUST BE INVERT ON SHELVES, AND ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOORS.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR PAINT CHIPPING ON SHELF BOTTOM I SERVING LINE BY KITCHEN.

    • 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 REPLACE VERY BADLY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES,IN HALLS, AND IN FOOD MANAGE'S OFFICE BY KITCHEN. ALSO SOME CEILING TILES WITH OPENING IN DINING NEEDS TO BE REPAIR.

    • 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. PIPE UNDER 1COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN AND PIPE IN BOILER ROOM IN MAIN BUILDING LEAKING WATER,AND FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK DRIPPS CONSTANTLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.