Perez
1241 W 19th St (1900S), Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 22861
- 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING AT BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Mar 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED SOME OLD FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND PREP TABLES THAT ARE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WOMEN'S TOILT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 18, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 7, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 8, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE 2ND FOOD SERVING STATION LOCATED IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK AT THE SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 PREMISES HAS WRITTEN PROCEDURES BUT THE DISINFECTANT IS NOT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES. NOR DO THEY HAVE THE ANY CHLORINE TEST STRIPS NEED TO CHECK THE HIGH CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE(1000-5000PPM) NEEDED FOR THE CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE 2ND SERVING LINE INSIDE THE LUNCHROOM AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE (EXPIRED 12/2018),AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 6, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 4, 2016 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 MINOR DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FAUCETS ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR DRYER IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE ON WASHBOWL IN WOMEN LOCKER ROOM NEAR KITCHEN. REPAIR TIMED RIGHT FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND TEACHERS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM(RIGHT). TIGHTEN RIGHT FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 216. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN TEACHER SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 22, 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
FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE LUNCHROOM SERVING LINE NEAR VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 28, 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
MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: SEAL HOLE BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL OF GIRLS WASHROOM IN FIRST STALL IN MAIN BUILDING ON SECOND FLOOR. CAULK SEAM IN WALL OF GIRLS WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR OF ANNEX BUILDING WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS OF ANNEX BUILDING. REPAIR WALL COVING AT WALLBASES OF WALLS AND REPLACE MISSING TILE IN SAME AREAS OUTSIDE OF ALL WASHROOMS IN ANNEX BUILDING WHERE NEEDED. SOME WASHROOMS HAVE LOOSE WALL TILE; REATTACH WHERE NEEDED. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON CEILING AND WALL OF HALLWAY BY STAIRWELL IN ANNEX BUILDING; REMOVE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 8, 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
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND BROKEN COVING/ BASEBORDS IN THE ANNEX BUILDING 2ND AND THIRD FLOOR IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
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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. HIGH CEILING DINING ROOM LIGHTS SIX OF THE EIGHT ARE OUT AND NOT ENOUGH LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LIGHT FIXTURES SO ALL LIGHTS WORK PROPERLY.
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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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 25, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
The dish machine has a heavy buildup on the heating coils and interior which needs to be cleaned. Reorganize the walk in cooler so the air flow is not blocked.
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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. The annex 2nd and 3rd floor bathrooms, 3rd floor coat room and the toilet in room 101k have broken baseboard tiles that need to be replaced. Remove the fallen paint in the the fan room.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods to remove the peeling paint in the ventilation fan room..
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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.