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Laura Ward Elementary

646 N Lawndale (3700W), Chicago, IL 60624 · Cook County

51cited violations
2serious tier
17inspections
10tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
3283635
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025100
2024230
2023131
2022110
2021120
2020140
2019120
2018230
2017140
20162131
2015120
2014180
2013140

Inspections

  1. Apr 8, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Feb 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Feb 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jan 24, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNED-OUT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INTENSIFY LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2559224 DATED 6/13/22; #55 REPLACED THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Mar 21, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE EAST WING WITH NON-OPERATIONAL HOT WATER FAUCET, ONLY COLD.(ALTERNATIVE RESTROOM AVAILABLE ON SAME FLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WASHROOM MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT 100F. OBSERVED BASEMENT PRE-K CLASSROOM 103 WITH NO HOT, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 50.0F. (ALTERNAITVE RESTROOM AVAILABLE ON SAME FLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR GIRLS' RESTROOM (WEST) HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED (EAST) BOYS HANDSINK HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2559224 DATED: 6/13/22; #55 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE 2 DOOR FREEZER.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090.

  6. Jun 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE 2 DOOR FREEZER.

  7. Jun 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND GIRLS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Feb 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO DRYING PROVISIONS IN THE BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A CLOGGED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GIRLS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM TURNED OFF DUE TO THE HANDLE UNABLE TO TURN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  9. Jan 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASH ROOM (BASEMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LUNCH ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Apr 12, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  11. Apr 5, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      NO PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED IN ANY OF THE BOY'S OR GIRL'S WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST-3RD FLOORS. ALSO, NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED IN THE BOY'S WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST AND 3RD FLOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN ALL WASHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  12. Feb 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLERS IN THE LUNCH ROOM/SERVING AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHEVLING UNDERNEATH THE WASH BOWL IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 014 TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OR DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND 2nd FLOOR TEACHER LOUNGE. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CHIPPING PAINT IN THE KIDS DINING AREA, REAR WALL AND IN THE 2nd FLOOR PRE-K CLASS ROOM(110)ON THE LEDGE ABOVE THE EXPOSE HAND SINK. NOTED FOOD SPLATTER IN THE DINING AREA OF THE LUNCH ROOM ON THE CEILING,WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jan 14, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND DUMPSTERS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. SOME OF THE LIDS ON THE DUMPSTERS ARE SEVERLY BENT(3-4 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM)AND WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING BY EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR DISCARDING THE TRASH. GARBAGE SITTING 10-12 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM OF DUMPSTER CLOSEST TO THE FRONT GATE, REAR SECTION OF SAME DUMPSTER NOT FULL. MUST REQUEST REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DUMPSTERS THAT WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND ALL GARBAGE MUST BE INSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS CLOSED. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN CAN OPENER SLEEVE ON PREP TABLE. BOTH REFRIGERATORS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 014, REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 013.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNERS OF WALLS BEHIND FOOD SERVICE LINE IN DINING ROOM. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. REMOVE CHIIPPING PAINT AND CLEAN WALLS IN MOP CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER FOUND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE CLASSROOM IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K. ALL ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE THE CLOSET MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR SO THAT ALL AREAS CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED, ADEQUATELY SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND ALL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS WILL BE ELIMINATED.

  14. Jan 7, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      IMPROPER PEST PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 013. 15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE CLASSROOM SCATTERED ALONG BASES OF THE WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS, WALLS, AND FLOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND DUMPSTERS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. SOME OF THE LIDS ON THE DUMPSTERS ARE SEVERLY BENT(3-4 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM)AND WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING, GARBAGE SITTING 10-12 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM OF DUMPSTER CLOSEST TO THE FRONT GATE, REAR SECTION OF SAME DUMPSTER NOT FULL. MUST REQUEST REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DUMPSTERS THAT WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND ALL GARBAGE MUST BE INSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND ONE OF THE HANDSINKS NOT WORKING(NO HOT WATER) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 3RD FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS, 2ND FLOOR BOYS, 1ST FLOOR BOYS, BASEMENT GIRL'S WASHROOM, AND NO HOT WATER AT BOTH WASHBOWLS IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS. MUST REPAIR ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      NO SOAP FOUND IN ANY OF THE STUDENT WASHROOMS. OBSERVED STUDENTS BEING GIVEN SANITIZER AFTER USING THE WASHROOM WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED IN EVERY STUDENT WASHROOM FOR HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN CAN OPENER SLEEVE ON PREP TABLE. BOTH REFRIGERATORS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 014, REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 013.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PRE-K CLASSROOM 013. CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH HEATER IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K CLASSROOM,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNERS OF WALLS BEHIND FOOD SERVICE LINE IN DINING ROOM. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. REMOVE CHIIPPING PAINT AND CLEAN WALLS IN MOP CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER FOUND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE CLASSROOM IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K. ALL ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE THE CLOSET MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR SO THAT ALL AREAS CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED, ADEQUATELY SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND ALL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS WILL BE ELIMINATED.

  15. Apr 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      OBSERVED THE BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT CLEAN WITH GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE FLOOR OF BOTH WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT HAD THE WASHROOMS CLEANED AT MY REQUEST. ALSO, OBSERVED NO SOAP IN THE SOAP DISPENSER IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS: BASEMENT BOY'S WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WAHSROOMS AND 1ST FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP IN ALL WASHROOMS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL WASHROOMS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP IN ALL WASHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE FROM THE LEFT HANDSINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM AND REPLACE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AS NEEDED IN THE WASHROOMS.

  16. Mar 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      FOUND ONIONS IN WALK IN COOLER STORED IN CARDBOARD BUTTER BOX. ADVISED TO STORE ALL ITEMS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IF POSSIBLE OR IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER FAN SHIELDS. ADVISED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM WITH DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DAMAGED WALL IN 3RD FLOOR TEACHER'S TOILET ROOM NEAR SINK. ADVISED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MISSING WALL GRATE IN STALL IN 2ND FLOOR TEACHER'S TOILET ROOM IN WEST WING. ADVISED TO INSTALL WALL GRATE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING AND ON WALLS IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM. ADVISED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD ON WALK IN COOLER LIGHT AND NO LIGHT SHIELD ON KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 1 OF 2 SINKS IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS' RESTROOM NOT IN WORKING ORDER. ADVISED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. ADVISED TO INCREASE PRESSURE OF HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN. FOUND UNUSED TOILET ROOM IN BOILER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED TOILET AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. ADVISED TO REMOVE TOILET OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BOILER ROOM, ENGINEERING OFFICE, AND HOT AND COLD DECK. ADVISED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE REMAINING AND STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Aug 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS SOME DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKING FAUCET IN THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER AND A MILK COOLER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.

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.