Stevenson Elementary
8010 S Kostner, Chicago, IL 60652 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 25471
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITZIE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE 1st FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WITH LOW PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE KITCHEN, LUNCH ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PUMP ROOM. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
1-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS SLOW DRAINING. 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FAUCET LEAKING AND WRAPPED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 105. 107, 109. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES, ORGANIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT OUT IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 5, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 20 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ROLLING STORAGE RACKS AND CAMBROS IN PREP AREA, OVER 30 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, OVER 30 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND MILK COOLERS IN CAFTERIA, OVER 50 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA, OVER 20 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN KDG STORAGE ROOM 130, 5 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KDG STORAGE ROOM 108. EXTREME CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 130, UNABLE TO ACCESS ENTIRE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ORGANIZE STORGE ROOM 130, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/28/23 REPORT 2573307 NOT CORRECTED: 55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & CRACKED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & CRACKED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 28, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: TOWELS BEING USED AS A LINER IN MILK COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Severity not stated
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Jan 26, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN STUDENT TOILET ROOMS (OLD BUILDING), 69.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TURKEY AND CHEESE SANDWICHES AT 55.9F IN REACH IN COOLER THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR. ALL SANDWICHES DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 5LBS , $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE REINSPECTED BY CDPH PRIOR TO USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MICE ACTIVITY NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROX. 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE, APPROX 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN DISHMACHINE ROOM, APPROX 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND APPROX 20 ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TOWELS BEING USED AS A LINER IN MILK COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,GRIME AROUND MOP SINK BY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. I
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Severity not stated
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Feb 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 10, 2018 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
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE, AND NOT CLEAN IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN BOYS FIRST FLOOR RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE COOKING CLASS EQUIPMENT(SMALL KITCHEN ITEMS SPOONS, ETC) STORED IN THE LUNCH ROOM AREA ON THE FLOOR AND UP AGAINST THE WALL NEST TO THE MILK COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL TUBS OF EQUIPMENT 6" OFF FLOOR, AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PREMISES MISSING 3 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 6, 2017 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
VENT IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT AT FRONT SERVING LINE AND IN REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE STUDENT AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS METERED FAUCETS NOT RUNNING FOR AT 15 SECONDS. ALSO OBSERVED THE MENS RESTROOM LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE NORTH MODULAR BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCETS TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 23, 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
OBSERVED THE INSIDE LID OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN AT RECEIVING DOOR OFF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 7, 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 TOILET PAPER STUCK TO THE WALLS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 23, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DUST.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NEED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS REMOVE STANDING WATER, AND CONSTRUCTION DUST. NEED TO FINISH CLEAR COAT ON RAMP, STEPS,NEW BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR OLD BUILDING MISSING TILE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO FINISH WALL COVING, ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS, AND ACCESS PANELS/MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2ND. FLOOR NEW BUILDING MENS STAFF RESTROOM VENT NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME NEED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NEED TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FROM KITCHEN/LUNCHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 18, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NEED TO TURN ON ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS COLD MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD PRODUCT 40*F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD 140*F OR ABOVE NEW BUILDING.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NEED DISH RACKS NEED TO CHECK FINAL RINSE MUST BE 180*F OR ABOVE NEW BUILDING.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
STAFF RESTROOM OFF KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE FINISHED NEW BUILDING.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS AT REAR 2 DOOR BACK ROOM COOLER OLD KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS NEW BUILDING. NEED TO REPAIR FLOOR BETWEEN NEW BUILDING/OLD BUILDING 2ND FLOOR CONNECTION.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO ATTACH WALL COVING THRU-OUT, ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS,AND CEILING ACCESS PANELS, MISSING CEILING TILES AND FILL ALL GAPS ALONG WALL, FINISH PAINTING NEW WALLS IN THE NEW BUILDING.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NEED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHTS THRU-OUT NEW BUILDING.OLD BUILDING ADD LIGHT TO STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM STAFF RESTROOM OLD BUILDING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO TURN ON THE VENTILATION UNDER HOOD AND IN THE RESTROOMS IN THE NEW BUILDING.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUCH CLUTTER NEED TO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN NEW BUILDING.
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 7, 2012 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
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN LUNCHROOM AREA ON WALLS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 3, 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
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA IN STORAGE ROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. 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. ALL FAUCETS WITH LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 22, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUST ACCUMULATION ON STORAGE SHELVES IN CAFTERIA STORAGE ROOM DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN SURROUNDING AREA. INSTD TO KEEP ALL FOOD & NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT CLEAN, FREE OF DUST.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKING, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS WITH INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF WATER WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO HAVE CONSTANT SUPPLY OF RUNNING WATER WITHOUT PRESSURE FROM HAND ON FAUCET.
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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.