Bridge Elementary School
3800 N New England, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 22321
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK ON LEFT SIDE WITH NO HOT WATER LOCATED IN BOYS TOILET ROOM (SOUTH). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AND REMOVE BUILDING MATERIALS AND PALLETS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 10, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT AS REQUIRED. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(CPS).
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON WALL VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2373264 DATED:05/29/2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE DINING AREA. Aug 29, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 3/17/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.(CPS).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 29, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE DINING AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND DRYING PAPER TOWELS DEPLETED AT BOY'S AND GIRL'S RESTROOMS AT SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING.ENGINEER PROMPTLY REPLENISHED TOWL DISPENSERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Core
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK NO ACCESSIBLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVEDNO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD OVER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FRON CEILING AT BOY'S AND GIRL'S RESTROOMS AT NORTH AND SOUTH AREA OF THE BUILDING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CEILING'S. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN MILK REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DETERIORATING PAINT ABOVE THE STALL OF THE WOMEN'S FACULTY WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DETERIORATION AND RESURFACE THE CEILING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE 2ND SINK, 1ST FLOOR BOYS STUDENT WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER/STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN FRONT SERVICE LINE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY GARBAGE AREA). NOTED SOME DEBRIS AND DRIED LEAVES ON GROUND.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 22, 2016 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
FLOOR KITCHEN AREA BY GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BOILER DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BOILER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 27, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NOTED MILK CRATES IS USED AS STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/DINING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Kitchen Manual can opener is not clean.Instructed manager to clean and sanitize daily.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in basement boiler room not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive water. (Engineer is made aware).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls with cracks water seepage on wall foundations in various areas of the boiler room.Must repair and maintain.(Engineer made aware). East upper wall in the gymnasium is in poor repair must be repaired to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.(Engineer made aware). Scattered sites of peeling paint in classroom#212,hallway areas,girls toilet room 2nd flr Must remove(Engineer made aware).
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Remove dusts accumulations from the ventilation covers throughout the classrooms,hallways,student toilet rooms(Engineer made aware).
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be reapired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in boiler room area that had seepage, standing water, and green mildew in tunnel area, shall be repaired/ sealed cleaned and sanitized. Floors in School storage bsmt need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had exposed plaster, peeling paint in kitchen prep area, lunchroom, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls ceilings that had peeling paint in classroom#111, hallway, and staircase (1st floor, 2nd floor), shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Broken light shields in classrooms #02,#03,#04, in annex building, shall be replaced. Light shields in classrooms 1st floor, 2nd floor in scholl building not clean, need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in cooler not clean, needs cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms, 1st, 2nd floors, and annex building not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 15, 2013 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
2nd floor boy's bathroom not clean, needs cleaning, floors in bsmt storage areas, storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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 #'s 211, 212, 208, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields that were damaged/missing in 2nd floor classrooms, shall be replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 19, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. DAMAGED BASE WALLS UNDER WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOY'S WASHROOM 2ND FLR MUST BE REPAIRED;
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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 IN BOY'S WASHROOM ANNEX NOT WORKING,MUST BE REPAIRED
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Not serious
Minor
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May 3, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in basement not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive water.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls and ceiling not maintained through out. Instructed to remove chipped paint in toilet rooms, hallway, gym room, cafeteria and classroom and repair and reseal walls. Walls in boiler room not maintained. Instructed to repair walls to prevent water seepage. Ventilation covers in annex toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Water pressure low in girl's first first toilet room. Instructed to have water running longer at faucet.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 15, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. AIR FAN/VENTS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WEATHER STRIP OF (1) ENTRANCE DOOR IN ANNEX BLDG MUST BE ADJUSTED OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STRIP TO SEAL LITTLE OPENINGS
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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. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS UNDER WASHBOWL SINKS AND URINAL IN GIRL'S AND BOY'S WASHROOM IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS MUST BE REMOVED /PAINT WITH NON TOXIC
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN GIRL'S WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. GIRL'S AND BOY'S TOILET IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS WITHOUT DOORS,INSTRUCTED TOILETS MUST HAVE SELF CLOSING DOORS
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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. 2 FAUCET IN BOY'S WASHROOM 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR ,MUST BE FIXED; VENTS IN BOY'S WASHROOM ANNEX SIDE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.