Immaculate Conception
8739 S EXCHANGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2046677
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 24, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 18, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 22, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589564 ON 2-14-24: 48-OBSERVED FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LARGER FAUCET TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 14, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LARGER FAUCET TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 8, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 3, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID AND ALL LIDS ARE WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH BAGS ABOVE RIMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,PLACE TRASH IN CAN AND KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
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Feb 28, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS ADJACENT TO PRE-K ROOM FOR ALL LOWER GRADE STUDENTS TO USE RANGING FROM 78.8F-79.3F AND FAR RIGHT HAND SINK NOT OPERABLE. MUST HAVE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F. AND REPAIR HAND SINK TO OPERABLE.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BITTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID AND ALL LIDS ARE WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH BAGS ABOVE RIMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,PLACE TRASH IN CAN AND KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
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Feb 24, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS ADJACENT TO PRE-K ROOM FOR ALL LOWER GRADE STUDENTS TO USE RANGING FROM 58.8F-59.0F AND FAR RIGHT HAND SINK NOT OPERABLE. MUST HAVE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F. AND REPAIR HAND SINK TO OPERABLE.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BITTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID AND ALL LIDS ARE WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH BAGS ABOVE RIMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,PLACE TRASH IN CAN AND KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE OVEN IF THE OVEN IS 75 KW OR MORE MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 3, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN/CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 23, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM AT 70.7F AND HOT WATER IN BOYS TOILET ROOM AT 69.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F AT ALL HAND SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED TWO EMPTY SOAP DISPENSERS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SOAP/ HAND WASHING CLEANSER MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN/CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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May 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED EXIT B NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 OBSERVED VARIOUS WATER AND SEWER PIPES LOCATED THRU THE FOOD PREP AND LUNCHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL PIPES TO PREVENT ANY POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE LADIES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 10, 2017 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
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND JANITORS CLOSET,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED DEEP DARK OPEN SEEMS INTO SMALL CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE MOP CLOSET TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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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 IN THE GIRL'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOOSE FAUCETS IN THE BOY'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 8, 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
CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS AND JANITORS CLOSETS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE JANITORS CLOSET IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Not serious
Minor
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May 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELF WHERE MICROWAVE OVEN IS STORED IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AND FROM TABLES IN DINING ON THE LOWER LEVEL AND PAINT SURFACES IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL SECTIONS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(STAINS NOTED).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT PRAYING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN BOY'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT, IN DINING ROOM AREA, AND THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER SECTIONS OF BASEMENT. SEAL CRACKS IN BASE BOARDS IN DINING AREA. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND RE-PAINT AREA(IST FLOOR).
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. A COMBINED HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET MUST BE INSTALLED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. HOT WATER CANNOT BE TEMPERED WHEN WASHING HANDS WHICH WILL NOT FACILITATE PROPER HANDWASHING IN SINK WHEN USED. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
RE-ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS LEAVING ALL AREAS ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 15, 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
MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNTIL PICK UP DATE.ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AT BASEMENT PLAY GROUND DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 6, 2012 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
DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FIRE PUMP ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 17, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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 TO SEAL RAW WOOD OVER KITCHEN WINDOW NEAR OVEN.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD'S IN LUNCHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 13, 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. OBSERVED DUSTY PIPES LOCATED OVER STUDENT DINING TABLES. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 11, 2010 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
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN WASHROOMS.
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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. MUST REMOVE TISSUE FROM CEILINGS, SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS IN BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOM AND CLEAN VENT IN GIRLS TOILET TOOM BY CAFETERIA.
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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.