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Josephine Locke Elementary School

2828 N Oak Park AVE, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County

76cited violations
3serious tier
22inspections
19tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
24231
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025322
2024130
2023150
2022110
2021160
2020160
2019130
2018270
2017130
2016140
2015140
20142110
2013140
2012130
2011140
20102101

Inspections

  1. Jan 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jan 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jan 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM IN CLASSROOM 148(45F) AND CLASSROOM 150C(79F) LOCATED IN ANNEX BUILDING. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

  4. Jan 10, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS RANGING FROM 45-92F LOCATED AT PRESCHOOL ANNEX BUILDING. OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT UNISEX TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO CAFETERIA AT 50F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

  5. Feb 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED CRATES CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS WITH RUST IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WAREWASHING AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVEATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Jan 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF SOUTH ENTRANCE DOORS LOCATED AT EXTERIOR PRE-K ANNEX BUILDING.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR 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 STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AND REMOVE WOODEN PALLETS,DESKS ETC. DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILNG VENTILATION COVERS AT FRONT SERVING LINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Feb 10, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS AT UNISEX RESTROOMS AT MAIN BUILDING AND MOBILE.MUST PROVIDE.

  8. Feb 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE SUPPLIES OR KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTINED IN POLICY.(NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. (CPS)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE EAT-IN (PRE-K CLASSROOMS #128,#136).MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOMS (MAIN BUILDING/ANNEX/OUTSIDE MOBILE).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE NOT MAINTAINED WITH UNUSED FURNITURE EQUIPMENTS (TABLES,CABINETS ETC.).MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED SHELVINGS AND RISER EQUIPMENTS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE RACKS.MUST REMOVE OR ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE IN CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND IN STORAGE ROOM ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  9. Jan 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE ALL BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT SERVICE LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD CONTAINER/BIN IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND HAND SINK INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM (KINDERGARTEN BUILDING).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE (GYM EQUIPMENT) STORAGE UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE BY DOOR #3 TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  10. Feb 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCET HANDLE AT BOYS WASHROOM AT SOUTH END OF BUILDING LEAKING WATER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OF GIRLS WASHROOM AT NORTH AREA OF SECOND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CEILING. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR AT WALLBASE AT DRY STORAGE AREA AT FOODSERVICE AREA DIRTY AT WALLBASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR AS STATED. CORE VIOLATION

  11. May 4, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOPSINKS IN MOP CLOSETS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN MOPSINKS AT ALL MOPSINK CLOSETS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED-EXPOSED HANDSINK IN CLASSROOM 129 NOT DISPENSING HOT OR COLD WATER,MIXING VALVE AT SECOND FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM NOT PROPERLY MIXING HOT AND COLD WATER.FAUCET LEAKING WATER AT SINK 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN MOPSINK CLOSETS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

  12. Apr 23, 2018 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

      OBSERVED 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND AROUND HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ADDRESS THIS SITUATION. SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOPSINKS IN MOP CLOSETS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN MOPSINKS AT ALL MOPSINK CLOSETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED-EXPOSED HANDSINK IN CLASSROOM 129 NOT DISPENSING HOT OR COLD WATER,MIXING VALVE AT SECOND FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM NOT PROPERLY MIXING HOT AND COLD WATER.FAUCET LEAKING WATER AT SINK 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN MOPSINK CLOSETS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  13. May 26, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST (3) MILK COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT SERVING LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT TEACHER'S LOUNGE HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR NEW BUILDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND REORGANIZE INSIDE 140-141 ANNEX STORAGE/WASHROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  14. Sep 9, 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

      WALL BY DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, HAS CHIPPING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER DOES NOT STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE FOR 15 SECONDS, INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST TIMED FAUCET AT HAND SINKS INSIDE FIRST FLOOR (OLD BUILDING) BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET FIRST FLOOR OF OLD BUILDING, AND IN BATHROOMS OF (2) SMALL ANNEX BUILDINGS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  15. Sep 28, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA..

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN HOT HOLDING/STEAM TABLE SERVICE LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST TIMED FAUCET AT HAND SINKS INSIDE SECOND FLOOR (NEW BUILDING) GIRLS WASHROOM. NOTED WATER DOES NOT STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE FOR 15 SECONDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM (OLD AND NEW BUILDING)TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  16. Sep 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around washbowls in 1st floor(south), and 2nd floor bathrooms in old building, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in kitchen prep area by walk in cooler had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, floors in boy's bathroom in 2nd floor in old building not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint in classrooms #213, #217in old building shall be repaired/sealed, damage stained ceiling tiles in 2nd floor classrooms, and first floor in new building, shall be replaced, repaired.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Boy's bathroom wash bowl in 1st floor, faucet leaking new building, shall be repaired/replaced

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  17. Feb 5, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE OLD/MOLD-LIKE CAULK ON SOUTH WALL OF THE DISHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SECURE LIGHT COVER ABOVE THE STEAMTABLE SERVING LINES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE MOBILE TRAILERS STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KINDERGARTEN #136.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLASSROOMS,STORAGE ROOMS IN THE MOBILE TRAILERS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE JANITORIAL CLOSETS.

  18. Apr 4, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in 2nd floor storage room, electrical rooms need cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls, ceiling in 2nd floor classrooms(old building) that had peeling paint/plaster shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in 2nd floor classrooms, bathrooms(Newer building)shall be replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields in kitchen prep area, kitchen storage room, classrooms in newer building, annex building not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Boys, girls bahthroom in newer building(1st floor, 2nd floor)sink faucets that were leaking, shall be repaired. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area need cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation) in classrooms, bathrooms in annex building, newer builg need cleaning.

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

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

      INSTRUCTED TO READJUST WEATHER STRIP AT THE EXIT DOORS # 5 & 10 TO PREVENT INSECTS FROM ENTERING

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 " FROM THE FLOOR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENT COVERS IN BOY'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR-NEW BLDG UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  20. Jun 8, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase in boiler rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light covers in dishroom not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cold water supply not working in boys and girls toilet room in newer building first floor. Instructed to provide cold running water under city pressure. Condensation from air conditioner leaking to second floor boiler room. Instructed to repair to prevent excessive water.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

  21. Apr 27, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NRI

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NRI

  22. Apr 19, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND 4 TOILETS WITHOUT SOAP ,SERIOUS VIOLATION, FOUND 2 GIRL'S WASHROOM AND 2 BOY'S WASHROOM IN 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR OLD BLDG WITHOUT SOAP; CITATION ISSUED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP IN ALL TOILETS ALL THE TIME;MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP IN THE TOILETS MENTIONED

    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,FOUND 4 EXIT DOORS #2,#3,#9 AND #10 NOT SEALED,1/2 INCH AND 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED ALL DOORS MUST BE SEALED;GIVEN 5 DAYS 04-26-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION

    • 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. AIR VENT INSIDE PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. CAN OPENER IN PRP AREA MUST BE CLEAN; UNUSED TRAYS INSIDE DISH AREA UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND PROVIDE COVER

    • 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. SMALL HOLE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FRONT SIDE,MUST BE FIXED

    • 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. VENT ABOVE STEAM TABLE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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. FAUCETS IN GIRL'S AND BOY'S WASHROOM IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR NEW BUILDING IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE REPAIRED

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.