St. Gabriel Elementary
4500 S wallace AVE, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2134694
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED KITCHEN MANAGER NOT USING ANY TYPE OF HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HAIR RESTRAINT TO KEEP HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND SOME MISSING WALL TILE IN ONE STALL; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED TILE AND MISSING WALL TILE. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW)
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Severity not stated
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Mar 18, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT BOY'S,1ST FL. TEACHERS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN PRE-K ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 26, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT CAFETERIA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 19, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HOT WATER IN 3RD FLOOR LANDING NORTH BUILDING TOILET ROOM AND SOUTH BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER, BEHIND THE FURNACE IN THE CAFETERIA AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE CAFETERIA.PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING FANS IN THE PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT CAFETERIA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 26, 2018 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
Observed stained/missing ceiling tiles in pre-K classroom. Must replace. Must maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed left sink without hot water in the girls basement restroom in south building. Observed timed faucets do not stay on in sinks in boys basement restroom in north building. All wash bowl sinks must have hot (85F minimum)/cold water, adequate city pressure, and if timed faucets, must run continuously for minimum of 15 seconds. Must repair and maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 8, 2017 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
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PRESCHOOL WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN BOYS AND GIRLS BASEMENT WASHROOMS. REPAIR/REPLACE TIMED FAUCET ON SINK IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET).
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 10, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE IN POOR REPAIR, ALSO MUST REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT IN THE MEN TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 30, 2014 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
OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING WALL TILES IN BASEMENT RESTROOM, AND AROUND DOOR FRAME, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL TILES.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 30, 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
WALL ABOVE HANDSINK IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 20, 2012 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 VENTILATION IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM (STUDENTS). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 13, 2012 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 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS: ALONG WALLBASE (0VER 20) IN STORAGE CLOSET, (OVER 20) WHERE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT LOCATED, (5) IN TEACHERS LOUNGE IN STORAGE AREA, (3) BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE DROPPINGS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, GAPS NOTED AROUND DOOR FRAME. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES NOTED IN WALLS & CEILINGS AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM (STUDENTS). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 13, 2011 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
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN BASEBOARDS IN GYM TO PREVENT HIDING AREA FOR PEST,REPAIR/RE-WRAP POLE THATS PEELING IN GYM. REPAIR WALL,CEILING IN WAREHOUSE STORAGE ROOM WHERE COSTUMES AND OTHER ARTICLES ARE STORED-3RD FL.ALSO MUST REPAIR,SEAL OPENING IN LOWER WALL IN BOY WASHROOM BASEMENT.
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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. 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.HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON FAUCET IN BOYS WASHROOM,MUST REPLACE.
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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. OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE AERA,STORAGE ARTICLES ON FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE,ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS/WALLS IN THEATER STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 17, 2011 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
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OPENING IN LOWER CORNER WALL IN MOP ROOM,MUST SEAL.
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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. 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. MUST REPAIR TIMER / REPLACE IN FAUCET/HOT WATER HANDLE IN BOYS WASHROOM. CYCLE TOO SHORT FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING UNLESS ASSISTED BY A SECOND PARTY.
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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. 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. CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE,ELEVATE. MUST INSTALL WALK WAY TO WALL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 28, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVENS, CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM, AND WHITE STORAGE CABINETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN AREA CLOSE TO GIRL'S WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN BOY'S WASHROOM & FROM SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA & RE-PAINT SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION IN GIRL'S WASHROOM. VERY STRONG ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN OR GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RUN INTO THE 3 COMP.-CHECK FLOOR DRAIN AND GREASE TRAP TO SEE IF CLEANING IS NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE LARGE TABLES ARE STORED AND CLEAN SAME. REARRANGE CHAIRS IN FRONT LEFT SECTION FOR DINING AREA LEAVING ACCESS OF FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 20, 2010 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
APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN CORNER BEHIND DEEP FREEZER, ON WOOD & FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLER & FREEZER, IN DINING ROOM, IN BASEMENT MOP SINK CLOSET, IN SMALL STORE ROOM WHERE RED GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE KEPT-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS, FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS & REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVENS, CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM, AND WHITE STORAGE CABINETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN AREA CLOSE TO GIRL'S WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN BOY'S WASHROOM & FROM SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA & RE-PAINT SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION IN GIRL'S WASHROOM. VERY STRONG ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN OR GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RUN INTO THE 3 COMP.-CHECK FLOOR DRAIN AND GREASE TRAP TO SEE IF CLEANING IS NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE LARGE TABLES ARE STORED AND CLEAN SAME. REARRANGE CHAIRS IN FRONT LEFT SECTION FOR DINING AREA LEAVING ACCESS OF FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.