Graham Branch

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Feb 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Feb 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Feb 2, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN LUNCHROOM BRICK WORK NEAR EXIT DOOR; SEAL CRACK IN BRICK WALL. OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DEBRIS ON KITCHEN FLOOR AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PAINT PEELING IN LUNCH PREP AREA OVER PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MEDIUM SIZED UNEVEN PATCH IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM OVER TOILETS (ON CEILING). INSTRUCTED PIC TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

5. May 17, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER.

6. May 10, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PRE-K ROOM 110 CLOSETS IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR,UNDER ART TABLE,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN LUNCHROOM AND REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/10/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM.

7. Dec 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

8. Nov 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while TCS foods (bean burritos) are being served. Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation license posted in facility. Must post an original City of Chicago food sanitation license in plain view. Must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods are being openly dispensed or in hot holding units. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     Must provide a written employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Must provide a written vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     Observed lunch room without required hand sink. Food handlers do not have easily accessible, exposed, dedicated hand sink in same room where open TCS dispensing is taking place. Must install dedicated hand sink in lunch room with minimum hot water temperature of 100F/cold water; soap and sanitary means to dry hands; signage; adequate city pressure. Must maintain same.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     Observed several metered faucets with inadequate continuous water flow in staff and student restrooms. Must adjust all timed, metered faucets to a minimum of 15 seconds of continuous flow to allow for proper hand washing.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     Must provide a metal stem thermometer to accurately determine internal food temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     Observed excessive dirt build up on toilets in girls 1st floor restroom from ceiling above. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Observed large holes in ceiling of lunchroom (ceiling tiles missing). Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed large hole over toilets in girls 1st floor restroom. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Observed inadequate lighting in children's restroom in room 110 and in women's restroom first floor. Must provide adequate (brighter) lighting to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

   • Severity not stated

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     Observed no inspection summary report posted. Must post most recent inspection summary report in plain view.

9. Nov 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG WALLS UNDER VENTILATION HOODS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL WALL AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN(DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR ALL CEILING LEAKS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM AND KITCHEN HALLWAY NEAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF LOUNGE AND THIRD FLOOR HALLWAY. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN LUNCHROOM.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     ADJUST TIMED FAUCETS ON SINK IN LUNCHROOM STAFF AND FACULTY WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RETOUCHING HANDLE.

10. Nov 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR COVING COMMING OFF 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM. BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILE IN BOYS 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM. INSTUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL AT DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.

11. Jan 7, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OF KITCHEN BEHIND SERVING LINE. MUST REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR. NOTED LEAK AT REAR BASE OF TOILET IN RESTROOM OF KINDERGARTEN ROOM 110. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA OF ROOM 110 TO PROVIDE FOR BETTER INSPECTION AISLES, CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

12. Jan 21, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE CEILING IN THE GIRL'S 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CEILING.

13. Jan 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN TOASTER IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 110.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA, AND LOCKER AREA ALSO PRE-K CLASSROOM 112. NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K CLASS ROOOM 110, AND 112. NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE MILK COOLER,OFFICE AREA LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REPLACE MISSIMG LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. ALSO ONE LIGHT OUT IN PRE-K 112.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING LOWER PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,( 1ST., AND 2ND. COMPARTMENTS). NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER AT HANDSINK 3RD.FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM.

14. May 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      DISH WASHING FACILITIIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING FROM FAUCET AT 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE HANDLE AND RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE SINK BASIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 1ST REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOK LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CORROSION ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR WALL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STUDENT DINING AREAS,MOP SINK CLOSETS AND IN HALLWAYS. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT WASH BOWLS IN THE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2ND WASH BOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.

15. Feb 24, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP RUSTY. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME. GASKET LOOSE AT REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TEACHERS TOILET ROOM HANDSINK FAUCETS INADEQUATE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO HAVE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OR HOT/COLD RUNNING WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE FROM HAND ON FAUCET.

16. Sep 20, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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 CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE IN 2ND FL STORAGE ROOM.

17. Sep 13, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION-#38, FROM REPORT #490991,DATED 1/06/2011,STILL NOT CORRECTED (HOT WATER HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND PRE-K ROOM 110 HARD TO OPEN,VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

    • 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. HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND PRE-K ROOM 110 HARD TO OPEN/VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR. VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • 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. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE IN 2NFL STORAGE ROOM.

18. Jan 6, 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.INSTALL LOCK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM CABINET UNDER HANDSINK WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED OR REMOVE ALL CHEMICALS/ROOM112.

    • 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. REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR MOP ROOM AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

    • 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.HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND PRE-K ROOM 110 HARD TO OPEN,VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR.

19. Jun 17, 2010 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. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE MILK COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • 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 UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BOOK STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. REPAIR THRESHOLDS UNDER DOORS ACROSS FROM ENGINEER OFFICE AND IN GYM.

    • 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. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE COOLERS AND IN KITCHEN OFFICE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND BEHIND TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS NEAR KITCHEN. SEAL LOOSE AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

    • 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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR FAUCETS IN KITCHEN STAFF, 1ST FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS, AND 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOMS(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING). INCREASE PRESSURE ON FOLLOWING WATER FOUNTAINS: 1ST FLOOR (RIGHT)NEAR WASHROOMS, 1ST FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR (LEFT) WATER FOUNTAINS. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS.

    • 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 CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BOOK STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.