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Budlong Elementary School

2701 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

91cited violations
4serious tier
22inspections
23tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
22391
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025130
20242100
2023272
2022150
2021100
2020140
2019140
2018120
2017141
2016140
2015140
2014140
2013160
2012280
20112110
20102131

Inspections

  1. Jan 29, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WATER. WATER SHUTS OFF IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). ENGINEER ARRIVED TO REPAIR THE HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINK IS NOW OPERABLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND DRYING PROVISION PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK.

  2. Feb 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDPAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GREEN COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT (1) HAND SINK MEASURED AT 73.4F IN THE LOWER LEVEL GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LUNCH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE 100 F.THE TWO OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM WERE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF TWO HAND SINKS IN THE BOYS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Feb 20, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15--OBSERVED MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND UP-COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  4. Feb 13, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND UP-COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LITTER,DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON GROUND FLOOR AT OUTSIDE COMPACTOR ENCLOSURE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN OUTSIDE COMPACTOR ENCLOSURE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO THE LUNCHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2570094 DATED:01/23/2023 #51--OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN RIGHT SINK IN GIRL'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. HOT WATER IN RIGHT SINK WAS MEASURED AT 87 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 2/20/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  5. Jan 23, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN RIGHT SINK IN GIRL'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. HOT WATER IN RIGHT SINK WAS MEASURED AT 87 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS

  6. Jan 13, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOSE TIED UP TO IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE HOSE AND ENSURE THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. MANAGER REMOVED HOSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK IN FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN RIGHT SINK IN GIRL'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. HOT WATER IN RIGHT SINK WAS MEASURED AT 82 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2546571 DATED JANUARY 18TH 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION BY APRIL 18TH 2022. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Jan 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT SERVICE AREA (LUNCHROOM)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT TEACHER'S LOUNGE ROOM HANDSINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING (2) FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR DINING AREA.

  8. Mar 16, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Jan 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK DOES NOT HAVE MIXING FAUCET. INSTEAD HOT WATER REACHES MORE THAN 145 F AND COLD WATER 65 F . MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER THROUGH COMBINATION FAUCET OR TEMPERATURE CONTROL MIXING VALVE OF TEMPERATURE 100-120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-0030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THAT FACILITY USES FOOD TABLE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRAIN DISHES AND COLLECT DRAINING WATER WITH COMMON TOWELS BECAUSE DISHES ARE TO BIG FOR CURRENT DRAIN BOARDS WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN BOARDS ABOVE OR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO DISHES CAN PROPERLY AIR DRY .

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX BATHROOM

  10. Jan 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT INSIDE ALL MOP ROOMS AT WALLS AND CEILINGS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION.

  11. Jan 18, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND GAP/HOLE AROUND THE PIPES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST SEAL THE GAP/HOLE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN THE NEW ANNEX BUILDING WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS WHERE THE CONDIMENTS,PLASTIC FORK AND SPOONS ARE STORED IN THE SERVING LINE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Feb 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE SERVING LINE WAS BLOCKED WITH ROLLING UTILITY CART WITH STORED LUNCH TRAYS ON TOP OF SAID CART.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CART SO THAT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER FOUNTAINS IN HALLWAYS,INTERIORS OF STORAGE CABINETS IN LUNCHROOM NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Apr 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL IN LUNCHROOM SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHEILD IN STAFF TOILET ROOOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO DOOR CAN SELF-CLOSE, AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Apr 2, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN DINING AREA, IN CORNERS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN UTILITY CLOSETS AND UNDER TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      AREAS OF WALL IN DINING AREA HAS CHIPPING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCETS IN BATHROOMS IN THE ANNEX BUILDING NOT MAINTAINING WATER LONG ENOUGH TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND HAVE WATER STAY ON AT LEAST 8 SECONDS,

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE BOILER ROOM/SUB BASEMENT MAIN BUILDING, ANNEX AND FIELD HOUSE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  15. Apr 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Can opener attached to prep table, exposed hand sink and three compartment sink not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wall base, behind equipment and boiler room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove debris.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation covers in prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean remove heavy dust build-up.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Unnecessary articles stored in boiler room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

  16. Apr 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD DEBRIS ON FOLLOWINGS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM SAME. CABINETS IN THE FIELD HOUSE UNDER 1PART SINK, MICROWAVE OVENS AND CABINETS IN STAFF LOUNGE, AND SOME MOP SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN MOP CLOSETS, BOILER ROOM, AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CLOSET IN MAIN BUILDING, IN STORAGE ROOM IN THE FIELD HOUSE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS MAIN BUILDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN SOME MOP CLOSETS/REPAIR WALLS IN MAIN BUILDING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOMS, MAIN BUILDING ROOM #105 AND IN FIELD HOUSE PRE-K CLASSROOM 119.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HAND WASHING BOWLS INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM BASEMENT AREA, 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM, AND REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET SAME WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE BOILER ROOM/SUB BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  17. Oct 12, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOYS WAHROOM IN THE ANNEX BUILDING, CAULKING WORN OUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT(KINDERGARTEN ROOM 101). MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. HOLE ON THE WALL UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE SAME AREA. MUST SEAL THE HOLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DINING TABLES IN THE LUNCH ROOM AND PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM IN THE OFFICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOT HANDLE AND COLD HANDLE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK FAUCET IN THE PRE K WASHROOM, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      NOTED RUST BUILD-UP ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AT TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP AREA.-------------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE MOP ROOM CLOSET (SECOND FLOOR).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP AREA (NOTED TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND THE SAID FAUCET).----------- MUST REPAIR STRIPPED HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT (LEFT) HAND SINK IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT (MIDDLE) HAND SINK GIRLS TOILET ROOM.

  19. Oct 5, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. OBSERVED RUSTY SHEVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER INSIDE TEACHERS LOUNGE, MUST SEAL OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE IN BASEMENT.

    • 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 NEED CLEANING INSIDE SOME MOP CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS, MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN. ALSO WALK IN COOLER INSIDE TEACHERS LOUNGE, FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF WALLS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM #118 AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN BASEMENT CLASSROOMS.

    • 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 OR REPLACE BROKEN FAUCETS AT HAND WASHING BOWLS IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS AND STAFF WASHROOMS.

  20. Mar 17, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON MILK BOX COOLER DOOR.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLER IN SMALL BUILDING, FREEZE IN KITCHEN AND MICROWAVE OVENS AND CABINETS IN STAFF LOUNGE.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, FURNACE ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, BOILER ROOM AND PRE-K CLASSROOMS.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR/SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS INSIDE MOP CLOSET TRH-OUT MAIN BUILDING.

    • 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/REPLACE BROKEN FAUCETS ON HAND BOWLS IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS, WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS, BOILER ROOM, WASHROOMS, STORAGE ROOMS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  21. Nov 23, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//MGMT & I OBSERVED COOKED TURKEY IN WALK IN COOLER COOKED FROM FROM THE DAY BEFOR STATED BY MGMT NO TIME OR TEMP LOGE OR ON ITEMS 12 COOKED TURKEYS TEMPED AT 47.5F-50.1F ,96 X 4OZ DANNON YOGART AT 45.9F IN WALK IN COOLER MGMT VOLUNTEREED TO PROPERLY DISCARD FOOD ITEMS $150.00 60LB

    • 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 DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

    • 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.//OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA(FOOD METAL STEM THERMOMETERS STORED IN COTAINERS WITH DIRTY TOPS )

    • 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.MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE ON FRONT SERVICE LINE./MUST HAVE LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN FOOD PREP AREA & CAFETERIA AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • 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 IN WALK IN COOLER/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOORS WHEN IN STORAGE/MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • 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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OVER ALL CONVECTION OVEN IN KITCHEN AREA OVER 7500BTU 4 UNITES ON PREMISES./MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM

    • 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 ON PROPERLY WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  22. May 13, 2010 Canvass · 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. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE IN PRE-K ROOM 119 AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • 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. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. WATER ON GROUND UNDER RECYCLING BIN. DETERMINE SOURCE AND REPAIR.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS, DINING AREA, BOILER ROOM AND KITCHEN. FOCUS NEAR WALLS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT/TOYS/DESKS.

    • 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. PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING IN KITCHEN, PRE-K ROOMS AND BOILER ROOM AREA TO STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR. REMOVE MILK CRATES. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL NEAR BOYS ROOM IN MAIN BUILDING, IN PRE-K ROOM 118 AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS. REPAIR CEILING IN NEW ANNEX NEAR DOOR ACROSS FROM COMPACTOR.

    • 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. INCREASE LOW WATER PRESSURE OR TAKE FOUNTAIN OUT OF ORDER IN DRINKING FOUNTAINS NEXT TO ASSEMBLY HALL AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR 2 OF 3 HANDSINKS HAVE OR LOW HOT WATER IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING. INCREASE FLOW TIME IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN NEW ANNEX BUILDING AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

    • 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. REMOVE HAY, TREE BRANCHES, WOOD, PAPER AND LEAVES FROM AROUND COMPACTOR.

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.