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Mcpherson Elementary

4728 N WOLCOTT AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 · Cook County

70cited violations
6serious tier
22inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2058666
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026142
2025150
2024280
2023110
2022110
2021140
2020110
2019120
2018110
2017120
2016140
20152143
2014140
2013110
2012251
2011150
2010380

Inspections

  1. Feb 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS AT THE KITCHEN 84.7F,HAND WASH SINK AT THE DINING ROOM 51.8F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 85.5F, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK 93F. CLASSROOM 116 HAND WASH SINK 48.4F, CLASSROOM 115 HAND WASH SINK 75.2, PRE K HAND WASH SINK 68.3F, PRE K BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK 52F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. NO FOOD IS SERVED AT THE CLASSROOMS OF 116 AND 115. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      NOTED WASTE WATER BACKUP (SEWAGE) BACKING UP INSIDE THE TOILETS OF THE PRE-K BATHROOMS AND SOME OF THE STALLS CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE BATHROOMS ARE REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  2. Jan 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HANDSINK FAUCET IN SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR (OLD BUILDING) STUDENT WASHROOMS. METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE PROPER SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM WITH DUST AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  3. Feb 28, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF DOOR #11 (NEW BUILDING).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.

  4. Feb 20, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF DOOR #11 (NEW BUILDING).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED MISSING COVER/LID IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (DOOR #11 NEW BUILDING). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA (DOOR #5 NEW BUILDING) . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH HEATER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENING (BY THE DOOR #11 NEW BUILDING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

  5. Feb 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.

  6. Mar 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT FOOD HOT SERVICE LINES ROOM ADJACENT TO CAFETERIA. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER IN SAID ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

  7. Mar 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, PIPE IS LEAKING. REPAIR CAUSE. PRESENTLY NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TWO SEATING STOOLS WHICH LEGS ARE MADE WITH HARD PLASTIC TUBING,TOP PART HAS CARDBOARDS WITH DUCT TAPE. ONE STOOL IN QUESTION HAD A CRACKED AND MISSING PART OF THE TUBE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL, REPLACE OR REPAIR ACCORDING TO THE LAW.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE AT STAFF WASHROOM,

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      LARGE HOLES ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE PIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT WEST-NORTH CORNERS BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(ACCROSS THE DRY STORAGE AREA).CEILING TILES ARE HEAVILY STAINED AND BULGEE AT SAID LOCATION(ACCROSS FROM STORAGE AREA) REPAIR HOLES,REPLACE SAID CEILING TILES. BROKEN AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN WALL AND SAID SINK.REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  8. Jan 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO DISINFECTANT INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  9. Jan 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDTION 7-38-012

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS OF WOMENS WASHROOM LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR NEXT TO CLASSROOM 204

  10. Jan 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE FOLLOWING:-3RD FLOOR...LEAKING PIPE AT BOTTOM OF GIRLS BATHROOM, LEAKING FAUCET AND LEAKING PIPING AT BOTTOM OF BOYS BATHROOM AND LEAKING ALSO AT THE TOILET STALL URINAL. 2ND FLOOR... NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ONE OF THREE HAND WASH SINK FAUCETS OF THE GIRLS BATHROOM, LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE SAME AND LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE BOYS BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.

  11. Jan 25, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE HALLWAY TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE OF THE TWO LIGHTS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BULB.

  12. Mar 3, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1527236 DATED 2/24/15. #32-FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN THE HALLWAY OF THE PRE-K WING WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET HEAD PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN #38-NO VENTILATION PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY OF THE PRE-K WING. FOUND DUST BUILDUP IN ROOM 108 OF THE PRE-K WING, 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOORS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM, AND THE STAFF WASHROOMS ON ALL THREE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. ENGINEER STARTED CLEANING THE ALL THE VENT AND REPAIRED THE FAUCET AND VENTILATION IN ALL FLOORS DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOT HANDLE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK FAUCET IN THE AUDITORIUM LADIES WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPLASH GUARD IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS INSIDE THE BOYS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR OLD BUILDING,WITH WET PAPER TOWELS STUCKED ALL OVER THE WALLS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL WET PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN. AUDITORIUM LADIES WASHROOM WALLS DAMAGED CLOSE TO THE DOOR AND WITH PEELING PAINT ALL OVER THE WALLS. MUST REPAIR AND SCRAPE PEELING PAIN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Feb 24, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN THE HALLWAY OF THE PRE-K WING WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET HEAD PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILDUP ALONG THE FOUNTAIN FAUCETS OF ALL WATER FOUNTAINS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING FLOOR TILE IN ROOM #108 OF THE PRE-K WING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO VENTILATION PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY OF THE PRE-K WING. FOUND DUST BUILDUP IN ROOM 108 OF THE PRE-K WING, 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOORS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM, AND THE STAFF WASHROOMS ON ALL THREE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Feb 10, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE CAFETERIA. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE FOR THE DISHMACHINE WAS 164F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. UNTIL THE MACHINE IS REPAIRED MANAGER INDICATED SHE WILL BE USING FOAM TRAYS AND ALSO UTILIZING THE 3-COMPARTMENT BY PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZING. ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITOFCHICAGO.ORG CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN THE PRE-K WING OF THE OLDER BUILDING WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR INCLUDING CLASSROOM HAND SINKS, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN THE HALLWAY, AND CLASSROOM WASHBOWL SINKS. FOOD IS DELIVERED TO THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS EVERY MORNING DIRECTLY FROM THE CAFETERIA FROM THE NEWER BLD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSSURE AT ALL SINKS. PRE-K CLASSROOMS MUST EITHER HAVE FOOD DELIVERED FROM AN ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE OR THE PRE-K STUDENTS MUST EAT IN THE CAFETERIA UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND CDPH CONFIRMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 PREMISES IS ON A 48 HOUR NOTICE

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE CAFETERIA IS OUT OF ORDER WITH NO RUNNING WATER IN THE WASHBOWL SINK OR TOILET. KITCHEN STAFF HAS BEEN USING THE STAFF WASHROOM ACROSS THE HALL THAT CONTAINS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND FUNCTIONAL TOILETS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • 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

      OBSERVE A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR #9, 10, AND 11. REAR EXIT DOOR #7 HAS A GAP BETWEEN BOTH DOORS THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS MENTIONED ABOVE AND RODENT PROOF BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS ON REAR EXIT #7. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED A MILKY COLORED DEBRIS ALONG THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER AREA NOT BEING MAINTAINED. CUSTODIANS WERE ABLE TO CLEAN UP THE AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILDUP ALONG THE FOUNTAIN FAUCETS OF ALL WATER FOUNTAINS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN THE HALLWAY OF THE PRE-K WING WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET HEAD PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING FLOOR TILE IN ROOM #108 OF THE PRE-K WING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BLACK DISCOLORATION ALONG THE BACK WALL BEHIND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE CAFETERIA IN THE NEW SIDE OF THE SCHOOL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO VENTILATION PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY OF THE PRE-K WING. FOUND DUST BUILDUP IN ROOM 108 OF THE PRE-K WING, 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOORS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM, AND THE STAFF WASHROOMS ON ALL THREE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Sep 4, 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

      NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOYS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR,OLD BUILDING.OBSERVED BOYS USING THAT WASHROOM. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN/CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED FOR SHELF LINER INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRINKING FOUNTAIN AT SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY NOT DISPENSING ENOUGH WATER FLOW,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW. GIRLS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR WASHBOWL BY THE WINDOW NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, TWO OTHER WASH BOWL ARE LOCATE AND IN WORKING CONDITION AT SAID WASHROOM

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.ALL EMPLOYEES/ANYONE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN

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

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

      OBSERVED MISSING WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS COLD WATER BUTTONS MISSING IN GIRLS WASHROOM (OLD SIDE OF SCHOOL) RIGHT SIDE SINK AND AT BOYS WASHROOM (NEW SIDE OF SCHOOL) MIDDLE HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REPAIR SINKS.

  17. Sep 26, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT PRE-K ROOM #108. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

  18. Mar 7, 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. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT WORKING, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 150 F. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE MUST BE 180 F OR ABOVE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER STATES,"WILL BE USING FOAM/SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS, SPOONS, FORKS UNTIL DISHMACHINE IS REPAIRED." DISHMACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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. OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN ROOMS 108 AND 110, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT BOTH ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BOTH THE ABOVE ROOMS.

    • 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. OBSERVED FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

    • 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 ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT ROOMS 110 AND 108.

  19. Apr 12, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE ( OIL IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING.

    • 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 UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED 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.//MUST REPAIR WASTE LINE PIPE UNDER 1COMP. SINK IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CONNECTED.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WERE HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPAIRING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS.

  20. Dec 17, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE TOILET PAPER DISPENSERS FOR ALL STALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM.

  21. May 24, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 80301 5-12-2010

    • 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80301 5-12-2010

    • 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80301 5-12-2010

  22. May 12, 2010 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//DOORS NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF,DOOR #1 1 1/2"AT BOTTOM SIDE,CENTER,#3 1/4" BOTTOM,#4 1/4"BOTTOM,#6 1/4" BOTTOM OF DOOR REPAIR

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//IMPROPERLY STORING FOOD THERMOMETERS IN DIRTY CONTAINTERS POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD ITEMS

    • 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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE ,MEAT SLICER NEED CLEANING

    • 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.//FLOOR IN DISH WASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING

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.