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Joseph Lovett Elementary

6333 W Bloomingdale, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

85cited violations
4serious tier
25inspections
12tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
24241
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026230
2025100
2024120
2023100
2022251
2021150
2020141
2019120
2018131
20172110
20163100
20152140
2014150
2013140
20123111
2011130
2010130

Inspections

  1. Apr 28, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Apr 21, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED STAFF RESTROOM HANDSINK WITH WATER OVER 120F WITH BROKEN MIXING VALVE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE UNDER 120F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED OBSEREVED MIXING SPOON STORED ON TABLE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  3. Mar 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Mar 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MILK) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  5. Feb 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Mar 30, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE ANNEX LUNCHROOM SERVING LINE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  7. Mar 23, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND THE ANNEX LUNCHROOM (ROOM 230) SERVING LINE HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER; WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). MANAGEMENT FIXED SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WATER IS NOW AT 105F.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE AND CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS IN THE MAIN LUNCH ROOM AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AND SHELFS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE ANNEX LUNCHROOM SERVING LINE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  8. Mar 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOYS WASHROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE ADULT AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE JANITORS ROOM LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANTIATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST POST A VALID, CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED BOX OF DENATURED SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE INSIDE INOPERABLE COOLER. MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIME. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE BOX OF CHEESE TO DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-05. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER NOT IN USE (NOT PLUGGED IN) IN LUNCH ROOM. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYER NOT WORKING IN THE 1ST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE AUDITORIUM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Feb 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS, NO SOAP AND NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON FRONT SERVING LINE IN LUNCH ROOM LOCATED IN ANNEX BUILDING WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED ON SERVING LINE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030 (NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BLACK DIRT ON FLOOR BEHIND HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 107 AND ACCUMULATED WOOD PIECES DEBRIS INSIDE HAND SINK CABINET IN PRE-K ROOM 107. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Mar 28, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM 105 & 107

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK IN FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED UPPER WALL IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN PRE- K ROOM 107

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COLD HOLDING THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER IN ANNEX LUNCHROOM

  13. Mar 21, 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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 107,ON FLOOR BEHIND CUBBIES AND LOWER SHELF IN LIBRARY AREA IN PRE-K ROOM 105,ON LOWER SHELF IN LUNCH ROOM AND ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK IN ANNEX.ALSO APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF CROSSOVER DOOR,DOCK DOOR,PRE-K ROOM 105 DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/21/17.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM 105 & 107.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK IN FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED UPPER WALL IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN PRE- K ROOM 107.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A COLD HOLDING THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER IN ANNEX LUNCHROOM

  14. Apr 29, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #38 MISSING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE ANNEX PREP AREA REPORT 1537761 DATE 5/7/15, CORRECT BY DATE 7/30/15. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ANNEX LUNCHROOM, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM, AND BOYS RESTROOM ANNEX,MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING BOYS RESTROOM WEST OBSERVED PEELING PAINT CEILING, AROUND WINDOW, AND PIPS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO PRE-K CLASSROOM 107-019 TOILET STALL OBSERVED PEELING PAINT BEHIND TOILET, AND A HOLE IN WALL AT THIS HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL AND REPAIR WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER STAIRWELL BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (BY MAIN OFFICE), INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

  16. Jan 14, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT THE ANNEX HOT SERVING UNIT,FOOD NOT PROTECTED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.# 38 MISSING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE ANNEX PREP AREA REPORT 1537761 DATE 5/7/15, CORRECT BY DATE 7/30/15. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ANNEX LUNCHROOM, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM, AND BOYS RESTROOM (ANNEX).MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING BOYS RESTROON WEST OBSERVED PEELING PAINT CEILING, AROUND WINDOW, AND PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO PRE-K CLASSROO 107-109 1ST. TOILET STALL OBSERVED PEELING PAINT BEHIND TOILET, AND HOLE IN WALL AT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL AND REPAIR WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED 2 SMALL WATER FOUNTAINS MAIN BUILDING 1ST. FLOOR NOT WORKING/COVERED UP WITH BLACK PLASTIC BAG, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR 1 LARGE WATER FOUNTAIN SAME PLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER STAIRWELL BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (BY MAIN OFFICE), INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

  17. May 7, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE BUILD UP INSIDE TWO MILK COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE ANNEX. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AN MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR BASE BOARDS IN THE THE MAIN DINNING AND PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE MECHANICAL ROOM IN THE ANNEX BUILDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE FOLLOWING ROOMS: 202,204,206 IN THE MAIN BUILDING. TEACHER WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR MAIN BUILDING, HAS PEELING PAINT ON CEILING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT MUST BE SHEILDED INSIDE WALKIN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE ANNEX PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. NOTED TO ENGINEER THAT WATER DOES NOT STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM IN ANNEX. THIS IS ALSO AN ISSUE IN THE MAIN BUILDING, BOYS FIRST & SECOND FLR WASHROOMS. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN(MIDDLE FAUCET) IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE METAL CABINET IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. NOTED THAT MILK CRATE USED A STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVING 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  18. Apr 30, 2015 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

      NOTED OVER 20 RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND INSIDE ANNEX ROOMS 208,219,227 ALONG WALLS AND INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS. INSTRUCT TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020

    • 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 HAND SOAP IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN ANNEX AND BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM (EAST END) AND GIRLS (WEST END) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. JANITOR PROVIDED HAND SOAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE BUILD UP INSIDE TWO MILK COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE ANNEX. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AN MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR BASE BOARDS IN THE THE MAIN DINNING AND PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE MECHANICAL ROOM IN THE ANNEX BUILDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE FOLLOWING ROOMS: 202,204,206 IN THE MAIN BUILDING. TEACHER WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR MAIN BUILDING, HAS PEELING PAINT ON CEILING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT MUST BE SHEILDED INSIDE WALKIN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE ANNEX PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. NOTED TO ENGINEER THAT WATER DOES NOT STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM IN ANNEX. THIS IS ALSO AN ISSUE IN THE MAIN BUILDING, BOYS FIRST & SECOND FLR WASHROOMS. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN(MIDDLE FAUCET) IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE METAL CABINET IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. NOTED THAT MILK CRATE USED A STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVING 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  19. Mar 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exposed hand sink caulk was missing on exposed hand sink in prep area, must replaced caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area. Caulk around bathroom sink in boy's bathroom(2nd floor) in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in 1st, 2nd floor girl's bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas by staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls/ ceilings that had peeling paint in classrooms #202, #204, #208, shall be repaired/sealed. Pre K classroom ceiling, walls had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, peeling paint on walls, ceiling in 2nd floor staircase, and room # 107, shall be repaired/sealed(old building).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation) in classrooms, bathrooms in annex building not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  20. Apr 19, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM, UTILITY SINK AREA, AND BATHROOMS USED FOR STORAGE AREAS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACES IN DINING AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REPAIR LEAKING CEILING IN BOILER ROOM AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT AND LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR WALK-IN FREEZER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM IN THE ANNEX BUILDING AND MAIN BUILDING, ALSO NOTED CLUTTER IN HALLWAY AREA, NEXT TO BATHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING, FULL OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BOXES, PAPERS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOOKS ETC), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE, AND REMOVE BATHROOM FIXTURES IF GOING TO BE USED AS A STORAGE AREA,

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

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

      Walls not maintained in lunchroom and toilet rooms. Instructed to repair damaged walls and repaint. Ceiling in boiler room leaking rain water. Instructed to repair to prevent standing water on boiler room floor.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Hand sink faucet not maintained second floor teacher's toilet room. Instructed to repair hot and cold water with adequate pressure.

  22. May 15, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      Previous serious citation not corrected: 05-07-2012, report #1214664: Toilet rooms not cleaned or provided with hand cleaner. Observed female and clssroom of students inside first floor toilet room, enter and exit toilet room without having liquid hand soap and also no liquid hand soap provided inside toilet rooms. Also, only one set of toilet rooms are operable for students use. Toilet rooms are pad locked on second floor and west end of building. Instructed to detail clean, repair all non-working facilities, remove unnecessary articles and have accessible to students. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.

    • 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

      Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Second floor east fire escape has gap in bottom corner left side. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent insect and rodent entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      See violation #14.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls not maintained in lunchroom and toilet rooms. Instructed to repair damaged walls and repaint. Ceiling in boiler room leaking rain water. Instructed to repair to prevent standing water on boiler room floor.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Hand sink faucet not maintained second floor teacher's toilet room. Instructed to repair hot and cold water with adequate pressure.

  23. May 7, 2012 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

      Toilet rooms not cleaned or provided with hand cleaner. Observed three female students inside first floor toilet room, enter and exit toilet room without having liquid hand soap and also no liquid hand soap provided inside toilet rooms. Also, only one set of toilet rooms are operable for students use. Toilet rooms are pad locked on second floor and west end of building. Instructed to detail clean, repair all non-working facilities, remove unnecessary articles and have accessible to students. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls not maintained in lunchroom and toilet rooms. Instructed to repair damaged walls and repaint. Ceiling in boiler room leaking rain water. Instructed to repair to prevent standing water on boiler room floor.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Hand sink faucet not maintained second floor teacher's toilet room. Instructed to repair hot and cold water with adequate pressure.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unused hot water tank stored under three compartment sink. Instructed to remove all unused articles through-out.

  24. May 9, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND CABINETS.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM (TEACHERS LOUNGE-1ST FLOOR).

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED HOT WATER TANK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

  25. Mar 23, 2010 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. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCET TIMING AT THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS: BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING, GIRLS WASHROOM IN SECOND FLOOR, TEACHERS WASHROOM IN ANNEX.

    • 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. NOTED STORAGE AREA INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE ANNEX BUILDING FULL OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BOXES, PAPERS, BOOKS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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.