Dever Elementary School
3436 N Osceola, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 22941
- 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 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM NEAR THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS (WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 78.9 F-86.6 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.ENGINEER IS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAPS OPENINGS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS OF EXIT DOORS #4.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 10, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 26, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED AND OLD BROKEN WOODEN HORSES SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LID CLOSED ON DUMPSTER AND MUST KEEP AREA SURROUNDING DUMPSTER CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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. (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.COS--(CPS).
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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 ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN (MAIN BUILDING) FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOT HANDLE (LOOSE) AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE (ANNEX) FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN UNISEX STAFF WASHROOMS LOCATED IN (MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN (1ST FLOOR) GIRLS WASHROOM SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Jan 14, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE ALL WASHROOM (1ST/2ND FLOOR/ANNEX).
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN INSIDE REAR STORAGE.OFFICE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Core
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THIRD FLOOR MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MONAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THIRD FLOOR MOPSINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ENGINEER STATED THERE IS NO GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTERIN MOPSINK CLOSETS.INSTRUCTING ENGINEERING TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE CLUTTER IN MOPSINK CLOSETS. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
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May 4, 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 THE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE SERVING LINE PREP AREA, THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN, AND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AT THE SERVING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION AND BUILDUP ON THE WATER LINE AND DRAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE PREP AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS/BOXES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TWO DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA HAS ICE BUILD UP ALONG GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 9, 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 IN PREP AREA (NOTED MILK CRATES ARE USED AS SHELVINGS).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 8, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS LACKING HOT WATER 1ST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM -60.9F,2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM -63.0F.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND UTILIZE OTHER STUDENT TOILET ROOMS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PER CITY CODE.HAND WASHING /TOILET FACILITIES MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS/ADJUSTMENTS TO SAID STUDENTS HANDSINKS ADEQUATE RUNNING HOT WATER NOW PROVIDED 10:30 A.M. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT AT THE PRE-K EXTERIOR MOBILES ENGINEER MADE AWARE. CEILINGS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS WITH STAINS MUST CLEAN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN ENGINEER MADE AWARE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN MOP SINK CLOSET AT THE EXTERIOR MOBILE,WOODEN PALLETS NEAR THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Dec 23, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 5, 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
Wall in teachers/staff bathroom that had peeling paint/plaster by washbowl, shall be repaired/sealed, walls, ceilings in 3rd floor, 2nd floor hallways, staircases areas shall be repaired/sealed, classroom #207 had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Broken, damaged light shields in 2nd floor classrooms, shall be replaced. Light shields in hallways 2nd floor(main buildin), and mobile unit need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in mobile unit bathrooms, and classrooms not clean, need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 22, 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
VENTILATION COVERS IN GIRL'S WASHROOMS 2ND FLOOR AND MOBILE CLASSROOM UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MESH WIRE SCREEN ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BOILER ROOM BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECTS/PESTS FROM ENTERING
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOT PROPERY SEALED BASE WALLS UNDER WASHBOWL SINK IN BOY'S WASHROOM ,MOBILE CLASSROOM MUST BE SEALED
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FLOW OF WATER IN FAUCETS IN BOY'S WASHROOM IN 2ND FLOOR MUST BE ADJUSTED
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Not serious
Minor
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May 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Storage room not maintained. Instructed to organize and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher off floor and away from wall.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 11, 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. ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE MOBILE(ANNEX )CLASSROOM BECOMING RUSTY AT THE BOTTOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM;MANAGER SAID THEY WILL BE REPLACING THE DOOR THIS SUMMER
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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 THE CEILING OF BOY'S TOILET,1ST FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED /MUST BE REPAINTED WITH NON TOXIC; CELING VENTS IN STAFF WASHROOM UNCLEAN,MUST 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.