Mccutcheon Elementary
4865 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, IL 60640 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2058664
- 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 1, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, PREP SHELVES AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT INFRONT SERVICE LINE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DINING AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 12, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HAND SINK FAUCET AT HAND SINK (ONE OF THE 3 HANDSINK-FAR RIGHT) IN SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN SECOND FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE OF 57.6F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HANDWASHING SINK MUST PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION (A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION). FIRST FLOOR (KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS) HAS PROPER HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE. 2 DAY NOTICE ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS (STICKY) INSIDE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED, LOCATED NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RODENT-PROOF THE DOOR BY SEALING A 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.--ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Severity not stated
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May 10, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE BOYS AND GIRLS' WASHROOMS HAND SINKS PUSH BUTTONS TO MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PRE-K ROOMS REFRIGERATORS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PRE-K ROOM REFRIGERATORS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 16, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT DISH ROOM AND WEST PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MECHANICAL PUSH HANDLE AT WASHBOWL NOT MAINTAINING 15 SECOND OF WATER FLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING INSIDE THE PRE-K ROOM 101.REPAIR CAUSE, WATER PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, REPAIR CAUSE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN FLOOR AROUND PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. HOLES AT WEST WALL ABOVE PREP TABLES, ALSO MISSING GROUT AT NORTH WALLS OF WEST PREP AREA(BY THE DISHROOM).REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PARTIAL OF CEILING TILES HANGING OUT FROM TRACK FIXTURE OF CEILING IN PREP AREA.REPAIR CAUSE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO SANITIZER EFFECTIVE FOR NORO VIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO DISINFECTANT INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING ATATION NEEDED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NECESSARY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 28, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SIDE WALL OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED SINKS AT CLASSROOMS #105 AND SECOND FLOOR SCIENCE WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOT RUNNING WATER FAUCET AT THE SINKS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER THE REAR STORAGE ROOM SHELVING NEED CLEANING AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE HEAD START CLASSROOM WHERE COOKING CLASSES ARE TAUGHT, CONVECTION OVEN IS LOCATED AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED SUCH AS RAW EGGS.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE HEAD START ROOM WHERE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE HEAD START TEACHERS WHO PREPARE FOODS IN THE CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE OF THE MILK COOLER, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE OF THE STAFF WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 30, 2015 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
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE REGISTER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE RIGHT AND LEFT DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE. WHITE PORTABLE FAN INSIDE THE KITCHEN WITH DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
UNEVEN / BROKEN FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN CEMENT AND MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE NORTH-WEST SHELF INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER SHELVES. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DUST/CLUTTER ON PAPER STORAGE ROOM FLOOR UNDER ELEVATED PALLET. MUST CLEAN FLOOR 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
WALK IN FREEZER FAN COVER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR FAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. WALK IN FREEZER BROKEN, FREEZER IS EMPTY AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREEZER, AMBINET AIR TMEPERATURE MUST BE 0 F. WALK IN FREEZER IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FAX CDPH AT (312)746-4240 WHEN FREEZER IS REPAIRED TO BE REINSPECTED. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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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. PRODUCE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 11, 2011 Canvass · 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
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 INVERT ALL CLEAN PANS IN STORAGE AREA./INSTRUCTED MGMT TO STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS & EQUIPMENT IN CLEAN AREA & CONTAINER.
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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 LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.
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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.//MUST CLEAN TOPS OF HOLDERS FOR FOOD THERMOMETERS IN FOOD PREP AREA USED TO STORE THERMOMETERS IN SOLUTION(SANITIZER).
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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 UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 10, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 10, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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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.//MUST REMOVE RUSTY SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE IN HALL WAY OR REPAINT/RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER NEED TO PAINT/NEED LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA & CAFETERIA
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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 SHELVESE IN DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING
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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 IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON RESTROOMS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE MEN & WOMEN
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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.