Chavez Pre-k
4749 S DAMEN, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3305974
- 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE LEFT-HAND SINK IN THE STUDENT TOILET ROOM HOT FAUCET TO HAVE A SHORT TIME OF 2SECS. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE TIMER OF THE WATER DISPENSING OUT OF THE HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK IN THE STUDENT TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES (FOOD HANDLERS) RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Severity not stated
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED CLEANING CHEMICALS STORED ON TOP OF A CHANGING TABLE IN THE ADULT WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHEMICALS STORED ON CHANGING TABLE AND STORE PROPERLY IN A CONTAINER OR ON A SHELF.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS,CEILING TILES, VACUUM, FANS, ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SERVING/DINING AREA.OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LEFT AND RIGHT 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSETS AND IN CLASSROOM 122. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASY CLEANING
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PAINT PEEING FROM THE WALLS OF THE CHILDREN'S 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE THE RIGHT AND LEFT 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSETS. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 1, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 28, 2017 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 PEELING PAINT IN CHILDRENS RESTROOM (NORTH WALL), ALSO WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THIS RESTROOM 1ST. FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. ALSO OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING CLASSROOM 122 ON THE 2ND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ON THE 2ND FLOOR NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING LARGE HLOE IN THE CEILING BY WINDOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 31, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 24, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING MUST BE REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORSAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR,ROOM 121
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 29, 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 STORAGE AREA IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM STORAGE AREA WITH HOLES IN THE CEILING AND MISSING CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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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.