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Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Of Social Justice

644 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60621 · Cook County

99cited violations
0serious tier
26inspections
44tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
26371
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026210
2025150
20243130
2023140
2022110
2021280
20202130
2019130
2018120
20172110
2016240
2015120
2014180
20132100
2012150
2011250
2010140

Inspections

  1. Jun 1, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. May 19, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Feb 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE FAUCET ABOVE THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM USED BY THE KITCHEN STAFF HAS CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE, PAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM USED BY THE KITCHEN STAFF VENTILATION DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.

  4. Mar 12, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE DOORS AT THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FL IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET ABOVE THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Mar 5, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE DOORS AT THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE (ACTIVE) PRE-K CLASSROOM'S STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FL IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET ABOVE THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE PRE-K ROOM WHERE THE RODENT ACTIVITY WAS FOUND CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  6. Feb 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE DOORS AT THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FL IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET ABOVE THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES.

  7. Mar 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE GIRLS' TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. THE HAND DRYER WAS NOT WORKING IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HAND DRYER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED A DRY INGREDIENT (SUGAR OR SALT) STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (FOOD PREP TABLES AND DOUBLE DECKER OVENS) WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

  8. Mar 2, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  9. Apr 29, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE MIDDLE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE LUNCH ROOM EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER FLOORS STILL NEED REPAIRING IN THE LUNCH ROOM EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM.

  10. Apr 22, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE MIDDLE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST CLEAN THE LUNCH ROOM STAFF WASH ROOM AND REPAIR FLOORS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR(MISSING LID). MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ACCESS TO FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).

  11. Feb 25, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON LARGE MILK COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM KITCHEN- PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SPILL ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNIT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM AND DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES.

  12. Feb 21, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1000 MICE DROPPINGS OR MORE SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS PRE-K ROOK 104 IN CLOSET ON AND IN BETWEEN TOYS AND ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS,THE FLOOR COVERED,ON PERSONAL FAN,ART EASLE,CUBBIES,WINDOW SILLS,RADIATOR COVERS,BOTH COMPUTER DESKS,BOOK STORAGE CONTAINERS,PUPPET STAND,DOLL STORAGE.PRE- K ROOM 106-ON FLOOR NEXT TO COTS,WINDOW SILL,MUSIC AREA.PREP AREA-WALL OUTLET COVER UNDER OLD DISH MACHINE AREA,CORDS ON FLOOR AT SERVING LINE,UNDER SHELVES.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON TOP OF LID OF RANCH DRESSING,ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF.LUNCHROOM-ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS,ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING CART,ON FLOOR NEXT TO PAPER STORAGE SHELF,ON WOOD CUBBIES SHELVES,ON FLOOR AND NEXT TO POP MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER,AT RADIATORS.STAFF LOUNGE- ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATOR,BEHIND WASHER/DRYER,NEXT TO A PILE OF CLOTHS.ALSO A DEAD MOUSE AT RADIATOR IN LUNCH ROOM.A STRONG SMELL OF RODENT URINE IN PRE-K ROOM 104 CLOSET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/21/20.(PRIORITY)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR # 4,8,PRE- K ROOM 106 AND MAIN ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON LARGE MILK COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM KITCHEN- PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN PRE-K ROOM 104,106 AND STAFF BREAK ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN SPILL ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNIT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.

  13. Mar 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE STAFF KITCHEN TOILET ROOM SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED STALL DOORS IN THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MISSING DOORS, LOCKS, HANDLES, AND HARDWARE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  14. May 18, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed gaskets in disrepair on 2 door reach in freezer. Must repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed faucet spray nozzle in disrepair in prep kitchen one compartment sink. Must repair and maintain. Observed 3rd floor staff restroom how water knob in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

  15. Jan 30, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE UTENSIL STORAGE DRAWERS NEAR CAN OPENER, THE EXTERIOR OF AND DOOR TRACKS UNDERNEATH HEAT VENTS BY WINDOWS IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN MICROWAVES IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER FOUND ON FLOOR NEAR PUMPS INSIDE BOILER ROOM----MUST KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN SPILLS AND SPLATTERS FROM: WINDOW SHADES, WALL BEHIND OVENS IN KITCHEN AND FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR 2ND AND 3RD LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR 2 BROKEN FAUCETS IN BOYS & GIRLS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM AREA 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOORS. ALSO ELEVATE CLUTTER IN BOTH PRE-K CLASSROROM STORAGE CLOSETS. ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

  16. Jan 23, 2017 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

      IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 ON WOODEN LEDGE IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND 30 FOUND IN BOILER ROOM LOCKER ROOM ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS. ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS MUST BE SEALED. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED (STATE REQUIRED) DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK---SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE UTENSIL STORAGE DRAWERS NEAR CAN OPENER, THE EXTERIOR AND DOOR TRACKS UNDERNEATH HEAT VENTS BY WINDOWS IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN MICROWAVES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER FOUND ON FLOOR NEAR PUMPS INSIDE BOILER ROOM----MUST KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY. LEVEL ALL UNEVEN SECTIONS OF FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN SPILLS AND SPLATTERS FROM: WINDOW SHADES, WALL BEHIND OVENS IN KITCHEN AND FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR 2ND AND 3RD LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR 2 BROKEN FAUCETS IN BOYS & GIRLS 3RD FLOOR WRMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM AREA 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOORS. ALSO ELEVATE CLUTTER IN BOTH PRE-K CLASSROROM STORAGE CLOSETS. ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

  17. Feb 4, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.

  18. Jan 25, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, WITH 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF OF CART AND STORAGE SHELVES IN SAME AREA. ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS AT WALL BEHIND 2-DR FREEZERS/COOLERS IN CAFETERIA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM CART AND ON SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.

  19. Feb 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING OF BOYS 1st FLOOR TOILET ROOM AND IN THE JANITORS CLOSET. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK FROM THE BACK OF THE TOILET (3RD STALL) IN THE GIRLS 1st FLOOR TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  20. Apr 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FILTERS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THEY ARE DUSTY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, LUNCHROOM WHERE THE REACHIN COOLRES ARE LOCATED, JANITOR'S CLOSETS, THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BOILER ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      IN HEAD START TOILET ROOM 102 THE WALLS HAVE PEELING PAINT.MUST REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT THEM. CLEAN WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND CEILINGS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, AND IN DINING ROOM(CEILING TILES). SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AROUND PIPE-FITTINGS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED HAS DEBRIS INSIDE THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED HAS DEBRIS INSIDE THEM. PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS THAT HAVE NONE IN THE IST FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME MISSING AND BENT STALL DOORS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT 1ST,2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE NEW ONES. ALSO IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOMS SOME PARTITIONS ARE RUSTY AT THE BOTTOMS OF THEN. MUST PROVIDE NEW ONES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS 1ST,2ND AND THIRD FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN SUPPLY CLOSET IN THE HEAD START ROOM 102. MUST REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  21. Feb 21, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE UNUSED TAGGED DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, JANITOR'S CLOSETS, THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BOILER ROOM, AND WHEREVER NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND CEILINGS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, AND IN DINING ROOM(CEILING TILES). SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AROUND PIPE-FITTINGS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(DEBRIS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS.

  22. Feb 14, 2013 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

      20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR AND ELEVATED LEDGE BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER IN DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND(SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL 2-13-14). CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES (XEROXED AND EXPIRED) PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION . CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE UNUSED TAGGED DISH MACHINE AND MILK COOLER IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, JANITOR'S CLOSETS, THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BOILER ROOM, AND WHEREVER NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND CEILINGS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, AND IN DINING ROOM(CEILING TILES). SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AROUND PIPE-FITTINGS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(DEBRIS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS.

  23. Aug 27, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.THERE IS THREE WATER FOUNTAINS ONE ON EACH FLOOR NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME NEED TO REPAIR THE WATER FOUNTAINS ON 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY FAN GUARD COVER 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.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 2 DOOR FREEZERS.

    • 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.REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM.PEELING PAINT AT EXCESS AREA IN LUNCHROOM AT ENTRANCE DOOR NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.

    • 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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM, AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD LAST ROW OF THE LUNCHROOM.

  24. Nov 18, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AND SOME MISSING UNDER ELECTRIC OVEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT INSIDE JANITOR'S CLOSETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DAMAGED/BURNT ELECTRIC OVEN NOT WORKING THAT MUST BE REMOVED.

  25. Apr 5, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT INSIDE BOILER AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  26. Jan 21, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 STOVE,HOOD AND FILTERS,HOOD ABOVE THE NON WORKING DISH MACHINE, DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • 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.CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

    • 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.SOME PEELING PAINT IN THE PREP AREA CEILING.. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAP AND PAINT THE CEILING

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.CLEAN VENTS IN PREP AREA.

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.