Sandoval
5534 S St Louis (3500W), Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 26721
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR CAFETERIA OFFICE NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR DOORS TIGHT FITTING .
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Severity not stated
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Mar 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
DOUBLE DOOR #5 NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING/PROTECTED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
HOT HOLDING DOOR GASKET AT SERVICE LINE IN DISREPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Mar 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET AT THE REFIRGERATOR DOOR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR. INFORMED MANAGER.
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Severity not stated
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May 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
DOOR 5 NOT PROTECTED, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING
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Severity not stated
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Apr 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNTIONING PROPERLY IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FAUCETS MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATERLINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
2 TRAYS OF COOKED FISH IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT SERVICE LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 115.1F-120.9F. TEMPERATURES ALSO VERIFIED WITH FOOD STAFF THERMOMETER. FISH DISPOSED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WORN SURFACE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE AT WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND PAINT WORN SURFACE.
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 25, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA OF SERVING LINES (3). INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 16, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 60) NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE CLOSETS: ROOMS 109, 111, 115, 117, 207, AND 2ND FLOOR ELECTRICAL CLOSET WEST WING. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CLUTTER , STOCK ON FLOOR NOTED IN SAME AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY NECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA OF SERVING LINES (3). INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. CLOGGED SINK, UNABLE TO DRAIN IN ROOM 115. INSTD TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 23, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 10, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN MOP SINK AREA, AND ELECTRICAL ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH AREAS. ALSO FILL HOLE IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AT BASE OF WALL AND FLOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1763782, DATE 4/28/2016. CORRECT BY DATE WAS 7/28/2016. # 36 LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OBJECTS IN SHIELD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE LUNCHROOM MICROWAVE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN MOP SINK ROOM, AND ELECTRICAL ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN SOUTHWEST FIRST FLOOR BOY'S RESTROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUT SIDE CLASS ROOM 101(PRE-K),AND IN LUNCHROOM SERVING LINE 1, AND 2, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. FILL HOLES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM REAR KITCHEN, AND HOLE IN LUNCHROOM WALL IN SERVING AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMET IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OBJECTS IN SHIELD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 4, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER ON THE BOTTOM OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HOOD OVER THE COOKING AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN CEILING TILE FOOD SPLASHES ABOVE THE STORAGE DOOR WAY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND TOILET PAPER ON THE BOYS AND GIRLS 1ST. FLOOR RESTROOM FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WATER, AND PICK UP THE PAPER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING, ALONG WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/RESEAL, AND REPAIR/RESEAL CEILING AROUND CEILING VENT.ALSO IN THAT BOYS RESTROOM CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD. OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND WALL NOT CLEAN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN BY OVENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN OVER THE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 19, 2013 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
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF COOKING VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN KDG ROOMS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE SAME AREAS AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 10, 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
FLOORS IN MOP SINK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT TOP OF MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENT UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 28, 2011 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. FLOORS IN THE UTILITY CLOSETS, AND DISHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. LIGHT NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 2, 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.CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM,UTILITY ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOMS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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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.PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.IT IS TO HARD TO SEE IN THERE.
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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.UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BOILER ROOM AND BOTH MECHANICAL ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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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.