Lionel Hampton Elementary
3434 W 77th ST, Chicago, IL 60652 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 32021
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 30, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK: THE BASE OF THE 1st FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE 3rd COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE, ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING CART , NEXT TO POPCORN MACHINE AND STAFF REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM SERVING LINE, AND ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, AND 110. 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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2/1/24 REPORT 2588952 NOT CORRECTED: 55- CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, PACKAGED SNACKS, ETC ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, 110, AND 111. UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES, REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN FOR ACCESSIBILTY AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
LARGE CONTAINER OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F AT SERVING LINE. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF CHEESE ON AN ELEVATED SURFACE ON COLD LINE OUT MAKING IT ABOVE AIR FLOW OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN COLD HOLD UNIT TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CHEESE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, PACKAGED SNACKS, ETC ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, 110, AND 111. UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES, REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN FOR ACCESSIBILTY AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX ADULT STAFF WASHROOM AT THIS TIME WHICH IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS MISSING IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM AND ADULT UNISEX WASHROOM. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS MISSING IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND UNISEX ADULT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX ADULT WASHROOMS ON 3RD AND 2ND FLOOR TO NOT BE COVERED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 7, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKY AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 5, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 12, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2009564 DATED 3/30/2017. VIOLATION # 38 NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA/SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT RINSE SINK,BEFORE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA/SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 27, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ALL STUDENT RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINKS METERED FAUCETS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE METERED FAUCETS THAT RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING AT THE DRAIN STOPPER HANDLE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 20, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (69.2F-73.4F) IN THE 4 STUDENTS RESTROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR, 2 STUDENT RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR EAST SIDE AND 2 STUDENT RESTROOMS ON THE 3RD FLOOR WEST SIDE AND DRYING DEVICES NOT WORKING ON THE 2ND FLOOR WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 85.0F AND WORKING DRYING DEVICES IN STUDENTS RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN THE SINGLE SERVICE STORAGE ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING AT THE DRAIN STOPPER HANDLE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ALL STUDENT RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINKS METERED FAUCETS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE METERED FAUCETS THAT RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 18, 2015 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 THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE MILK STORAGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULK.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT/W SPRAYER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE P-TRAP.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 28, 2014 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
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, IN STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 29, 2013 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
FREEZER FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING (MAY NEED DIFFERENT CLEANER FOR FREEZER)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OUT SIDE ENGINER ROOM (HALLWAY)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN RESTROOM DUSTY VENTS IN BOYS AND GIRLS 1ST. FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NEED ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 19, 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
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM
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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.CLEAN AND RESEAL WALL BEHIND AND AROUND REAR 3 COMP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PRE-K CLASS ROOM NEEDS NEW THERMOMETER FOR SMALL COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 6, 2011 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. 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
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT P-TRAP. TOILET LEAK AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 20, 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 PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTS IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE OF MILK COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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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.