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Spencer Academy

214 N LAVERGNE ST, Chicago, IL 60644 · Cook County

96cited violations
2serious tier
23inspections
36tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Public Shcool)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
25441
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263120
2025240
2024120
2023140
2022190
2021120
2020170
2019110
20183231
2017120
2016120
2015140
2014110
2013160
20122131
2011130
2010110

Inspections

  1. May 19, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. May 13, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AND MISSING FAUCET HANDLES ON MIDDLE SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS' AND GIRLS' WASHROOMS, LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING SURFACES ON CEILING IN KITCHEN, NEAR HANDWASHING SINK, WALK-IN COOLER, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2635694 ON 4-27-26:38-OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET AND CLASSROOM IN PRE-K 010, ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET, ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN PRE-K 007 CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 54-OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED, FRONT LIDS MISSING ON DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND COVER OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

  3. Apr 27, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (63.9F) AT WASHBOWL IN UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR JANITOR CLOSET 108B, NO HOT WATER (70.3F) AT WASHBOWLS IN AUDITORIUM MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BULK CONTAINERS, CANNED GOODS AND FLOOR IN KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET PRE-K 010, ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET AND ON SHELVES ALONG WALL IN PRE-K 007 CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AND MISSING FAUCET HANDLES ON MIDDLE SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS' AND GIRLS' WASHROOMS, LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED, FRONT LIDS MISSING ON DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND COVER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING SURFACES ON CEILING IN KITCHEN, NEAR HANDWASHING SINK, WALK-IN COOLER, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Mar 19, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11 OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

  5. Mar 12, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN ADDITIONAL SEATING AREA ACROSS FROM PREP AREA SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT, DRY STORAGE UNDER WIRED CARTS ON BOTH SIDES ALONG WALL AND IN CORNERS, IN PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES NEAR SERVING LINE AND STORAGE SPACE AND BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS CLOSEST TO MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDIDIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT LIGHTING. INSTURCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE OF 2 DOOR COOLERS STORED IN LUNCHROOM SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSICE CLUTTER STORED INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN LUNCHROOM 012. INDTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN EATING SPACE FREE OF CLUTTER.

  7. Mar 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PIPING TO THE LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPENING. INSTRUCTED THAT THESE AREA MUST BE SEALED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. ***MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN THE AREA AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A LIGHT OUT OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE HOT LINE COOKING SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

  8. Mar 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIPING UNDER TABLE UNIT LOCATED NEAR THE FUSE BOX FOR THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT. OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED PIPING TO THE LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPENING, OBSERVED A DAMAGED OUTLET ON THE WALL NEAR THE SERVING LINE. INFORMED AND INSTRUCTED THAT THESE AREAS MUST BE SEALED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE SMALLER LUNCH ROOM JANITORS CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE KITCHEN AND IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE HALL AND UPPER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. ***MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN THE AREA AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO PULL ITEMS FROM THE WALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, ONLY HEARING THE SOUND OF A CLICK FROM THE ELECTRIC BOX, YOU CAN FEEL AIR COMING IN BUT THERE IS NO PULLING OF ANY KIND TO PULL THE AIR OUT. THIS IS CAUSING PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE UNIT WITH IS A MEANS OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AROUND IT AND THE FOODS BEING PREPARE. **MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN**

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A MISSING VENT COVER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ENTERING AND HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A LIGHT OUT OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE HOT LINE COOKING SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

  9. Jun 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jan 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE PLATES STORED IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 007 WITH FOOD CONTACT EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TEACHER TO INVERT AND STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE PLATES TO PROTECT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE STAFF LOUNGE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE ADDITIONAL SERVING LINE ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE KITCHEN NOT AT 100F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND ALL UNISEX STAFF RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL UNISEX AND WOMEN RESTROOMS ON PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (DISH MACHINE) IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF PREMISE. OBSERVED PRE-K CLASSROOM 010 CLOSET TO HAVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT HABORAGE FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE ON THE WALL.

  11. Mar 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      PREMISES OPEN A NEW DINING/LUNCH ROOM (SERVING LINE) ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

  12. May 22, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN LUNCHROOM AND HOT HOLDING CABINET,BENT LIDS ON STEAM TABLE PANS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DOOR OF 2ND LUNCHROOM,LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP OF DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB ON PRE-K 010 TOILETROOM DOOR,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM,CRACKED WALL OUTLET ON SERVING LINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PRE-K ROOM 010.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK.

  13. May 17, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      :PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2169522 5/10/18 NOT CORRECTED #18 STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN PRE- K ROOM 010 ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN CLOSET.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS SUCH AS MAIN ENTRANCE,AUDITORIUM,2ND. LUNCHROOM,DELIVERY ,#4 & 7.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/17/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN LUNCHROOM AND HOT HOLDING CABINET,BENT LIDS ON STEAM TABLE PANS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • 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 AT DOOR OF 2ND LUNCHROOM,LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP OF DISH MACHINE.

    • 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 MISSING DOOR KNOB ON PRE-K 010 TOILETROOM DOOR,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM,CRACKED WALL OUTLET ON SERVING LINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PRE-K ROOM 010.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 010 CLOSET.

  14. May 10, 2018 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. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN PRE- K ROOM 010 ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN CLOSET.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS SUCH AS MAIN ENTRANCE,AUDITORIUM,2ND. LUNCHROOM,DELIVERY & HOLES IN DOOR,#4 & 7.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/10/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN LUNCHROOM AND HOT HOLDING CABINET,BENT LIDS ON STEAM TABLE PANS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DOOR OF 2ND LUNCHROOM,LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP OF DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB ON PRE-K 010 TOILETROOM DOOR,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM,CRACKED WALL OUTLET ON SERVING LINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PRE-K ROOM 010.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 010 CLOSET.

  15. Feb 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT TEACHER'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Jan 7, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA

  17. Jan 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TWO LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM; REPLACE OR RESEAL TILE TO THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE THE KITCHEN WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR VENTILATION FAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO LIGHT BULB IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE ADDITIONAL SEATING LUNCHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A BULB FOR THIS STORAGE CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM FOR THE KITCHEN STAFF; RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THIS HANDSINK. SOME FAUCET KNOBS MISSING AT THE HANDSINKS IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS; REPLACE KNOBS WHERE NEEDED.

  18. Apr 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — 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

      INSPECTOR OBSERVED NO SOAP/HAND CLEANER , BOYS, TOILET ROOM. ALL TOILET ROOMS SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION# 7-38-038

  19. Mar 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE KITCHER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING CABINET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORS IN PREP AREA , WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT IT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND A DRIPPING FAUCET IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND BOYS TOILST FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM BY THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCETS SO THEY WORK PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER WOOD ECT IN THE STORE ROOM NEXT TO THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  20. Feb 7, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER & HOT HOLDING CABINET,LOOSE WALL OUTLET IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER,FILTERS AT HOOD,INTERIOR OF STOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL & FIRE ROOM

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO HAND SINK,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT SOUTH DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM & ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,1ST FL. BOY'S HAND SINK FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL & FIRE ROOM,SPRINKLER ROOM.

  21. Jan 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME BUT OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 175.0F AT THIS TIME. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.(NO CITATION ISSUED).

    • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER & HOT HOLDING CABINET,LOOSE WALL OUTLET IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • 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 FLOOR MIXER,FILTERS AT HOOD,INTERIOR OF STOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL & FIRE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO HAND SINK,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT SOUTH DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM & ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,1ST FL. BOY'S HAND SINK FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR.

    • 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL & FIRE ROOM,SPRINKLER ROOM.

  22. Feb 4, 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REPLACING ALL MISSING FLOOR TILE AND COVING THROUGHOUT.

    • 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. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND MAKE WALLS TIGHT FITTING THROUGHOUT i.e. IN STUDENT LUNCHROOM AND MANAGERS OFFICE, PREVENTING INSECTS ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT HEAVY WITH DUST.

  23. May 5, 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. MUST CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR TRANSPORT CONTAINERS

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.