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Inspections

1. Jan 29, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jul 2, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE KINDERGATEN CLASSROOM ONLY GETTING TO 69.5F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN NTEMPERATURE TO AT LESS 100F.

3. Jun 20, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     FOUND RESIDENTIAL DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE. A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK AND AS THE WATER ENTERS THE HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MANIFOLD OR IN THE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE KINDERGATEN CLASSROOM ONLY GETTING TO 69.5F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN NTEMPERATURE TO AT LESS 100F.

4. Feb 22, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11 FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 2 LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR AREA ACROSS FROM 2 STUDENT TOILET ROOMS AND ONE ADULT TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-202.11 FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

5. Feb 15, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGER PROVIDES A PHOTO COPY OF CERTIFICATE THAT SAYS VOID ALL OVER IT. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 2 LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN AREA WHERE 2 STUDENT TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED AND ONE ADULT TOILET ROOM IS LOCATED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2582449 CONDUCTED ON SEP 27, 2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WAS NOT CORRECTED:6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE OF ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

6. Sep 27, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     3-304.12 OBSERVED NO UTENSILS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DUST DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACK FLOOR TILES BY THE FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHNANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE OF ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

7. Sep 26, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS (MISSING BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND UNABLE TO TURN ON) IN ONE OF TWO CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE HAND WASHING SINKS IN SAID TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-202.12(A) OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE REAR CLASSROOM ONLY MAINTAINING 83F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     3-304.12 OBSERVED NO UTENSILS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     6-202.14 OBSERVED NO DOORS THAT FULLY ENCLOSED AT THE TWO CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENCLOSED DOORS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.15 OBSERVED DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING IN THE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DUST DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACK FLOOR TILES BY THE FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHNANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE OF ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.