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John Murphy Elementary

3539 W Grace, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County

75cited violations
4serious tier
26inspections
14tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
24621
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025100
2024231
2023261
2022130
2021110
2020110
2019231
2018110
2017150
2016140
2015140
2014140
2013150
20123110
20113120
20103111

Inspections

  1. Feb 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHILEDS COVER ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES.

  2. Jan 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jan 31, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jan 29, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Feb 14, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 (B-D) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HANDSINK FAUCET AT AT THE MIDDLE HANDSINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM AND IN 3RD FLOOR MIDDLE HANDSINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM. METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (NEXT DOOR) RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HANDSINK FAUCET AT AT THE MIDDLE HANDSINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM AND IN 3RD FLOOR MIDDLE HANDSINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM. METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (NEXT DOOR) RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2555562 ISSUED ON 05-11-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 #38 - OBSERVED MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR#1 WITH GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF DOORS.MUST PEST PROOF DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. Aug 11, 2022 #55 - OBSERVED HOLES OPENINGS ON LOWER WALL IN CUSTODIAL SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE KITCHEN AREA AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS SAME AREA AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

  7. May 11, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR#1 WITH GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF DOORS.MUST PEST PROOF DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GREEN COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLES OPENINGS ON LOWER WALL IN CUSTODIAL SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE KITCHEN AREA AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS SAME AREA AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

  8. Mar 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECETACLE IN THE STAFF UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jan 30, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING /DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.---- CHIPPING PLASTER/PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.----- LARGE HOLE THE CORNER WALL IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM. MUST SEAL.

  10. Feb 13, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      EAST TUNNEL FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT WITH CHAIRS AND DESKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

  11. Feb 11, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT WASHROOMS AND MOP SINKS AT SCHOOL. FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 59.3 F AT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 64.0 F AT WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100.0 F AT WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS. SCHOOL IS PUT ON 2 DAY ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE BY CDPH. ALL FOODS SERVED AT SCHOOL MUST BE COLD AND PRE-PACKAGED FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL. OFFICE NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      EAST TUNNEL FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT WITH CHAIRS AND DESKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

  12. Feb 7, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BOY'S BATHROOM ON THE LEFT SIDE DOES NOT HAVE HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. THE TWO OTHER SINKS NEXT TO THE SINK MENTIONE ABOVE CONTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  13. Feb 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH GARBAGE BAGS OVER FLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL GARBAGE MUST BE IN DUMPSTER WITH DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE ALL MOP SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MOP SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALL HALLWAYS, WASHROOMS AND MOP SINK ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT SCHOOL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE SOME CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT HALLWAYS ON 3RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WASHROOMS HAND WASH BOWLS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS OF CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER. MUST RECALIBRATE WATER RUNNING TIME TO 15 SECONDS AT ALL PUSH BUTTONS HAND WASH BOWLS IN WASHROOMS.

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

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

      MUST PROPERLY STORE LARGE PLASTIC BIN/CONTAINER HOLDING ANIMAL CRACKERS. FOUND ABOVE ITEM BEING STORED IN THE CHILDREN'S RESTROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR/REPAINT CEILING IN THE GIRLS RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. CEILING MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE STAFF MEN'S RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO RUN A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES. ON THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE FOR HOT WATER TO RUN A MINIMUM OF 15SECS AT ALL TIMES AT 1ST HAND SINK FROM THE LEFT. AT GIRLS RESTROOM 2ND FLOOR ACROSS FROM RM 204 MIDDLE SINK IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. MUST REPAIR HAND SINK BATTERY(OTHER 2 HAND SINKS IN RESTROOM WORK). ON THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM 1ST HAND SINK FROM THE LEFT SIDE ADJUST HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLES TO HAVE WATER RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES. ON THE 3RD FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM SAME AS ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      IN ROOM 104 MUST PRORPELY LABEL ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS STORED ACROSS FROM THE RESTROOM AT ALL TIMES.

  15. Mar 17, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE REFRIGERATORS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND CABINETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND WATER FOUNTAINS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STUDENTS CLASSROOMS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING IN CLASSROOM#202 WITH SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM#108,#110,MOP SINK CLOSETS IN ALL FLOORS,ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Apr 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS, IN STORAGE AREAS, AND BOILER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT BASEMENT/BOILER ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS AND SOME MOP CLOSETS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS, 6 INCHES,

    • Not serious Minor

      ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

      MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FROM ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA,

  17. May 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER THE DRY FOOD SUPPLY SHELVINGS WITH DEBRIS AND DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE CLEANED THE FLOOR WHILE I WAS DOING THE INSPECTION.FLOOR IS NOW CLEANED AND FREE FROM DEBRIS AND DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3RD FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM AND BOY'S WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR,WITH BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (x6). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE TEACHER'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE OUT OF THREE WASHBOWL SINK FAUCET COLD AND HOT HANDLE,1ST FLOOR WASHROOM,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Oct 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; MICROWAVE OVEN AND CABINETS INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR MOP SINKS CLOSETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AND PRE-K CLASSROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCETS FOR HAND WASHING BOWLS AT; 2ND ANT 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. ALSO MUST REPAIR 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK.

  19. May 29, 2012 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. OBSERVED DUSTY FAN BLADES IN THE CLASS ROOMS NEED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN COUNTER UNDER MICROWAVE, AND TOASTER.

    • 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.NEED TO RESEAL KITCHEN CEILING/WALLS.

  20. Feb 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD/ COVERING FROM KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN/SANITIZE; ALSO CLEAN/SANITIZE COOLER, MICROWAVE OVEN AND CABINETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM #104.

    • 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 FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT/BOILER ROOM, SOME MOP CLOSETS AND STORAGE 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. MUST REPAIR HAND BOWLS FAUCETS IN 1ST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM AND 3RD FLOOR MOP SINK. ALSO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE INSIDE SOME WASHROOMS HAND BOWLS/ WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT BASEMENT/BOILER ROOM, PRE-K CLASSROOM #104, STORAGE ROOMS AND SOME MOP CLOSETS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  21. Jun 2, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, CUBBIES, ETC

    • 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 WALLLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN CHILDREN WASHROOM IN SOUTH CLASSROOM AND HALLWAY AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED CLEANING IN CLASSROOM AND WASHROOM AREAS (SPIDERWEBS, DUST BUILDUP, ETC) STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  22. May 25, 2011 License · 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

      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. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE ELECTRICAL CABINET ALONG WEST WALL IN NORTH CLASSROOM, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WEST WALL NEAR FILE CABINET, 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR FILE CABINETS AND IN CABINET UNDER MAILBOX, 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR TABLES IN STORAGE ROOM IN SOUTH CLASSROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, CUBBIES

    • 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 WALLLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN CHILDREN WASHROOM IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED CLEANING IN CLASSROOM AND WASHROOM AREAS (SPIDERWEBS, DUST BUILDUP, ETC)

  23. May 17, 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. LOOSE DRAIN STOPPERS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FIXED; MUST READJUST SWEEP /BRUSH ON 3 EXIT DOORS-MAIN ENTRANCE,BASEMENT AND SOUTHWEST LOCATION

    • 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. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM MUST BE REMOVED AND REPAINT NON TOXIC

    • Not serious Minor

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

      1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ,1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KINDER TOILET MUST BE REPLACED Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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. SLOW DRAINING OF HANDSINK AND LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDSINK MUST BE REPAIRED; 5 FAUCETS IN 1ST FLOOR GIRL'S TOILET,2ND FLR GIRL'S AND BOY'S TOILET IN BAD REPAIR,MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED; 2 FAUCETS IN MEN'S AND LADIES TOILET 1ST FLR IN BAD REPAIR ,MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED

    • 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. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE MOPSINK CLOSET IN 1ST AND 3RD FLR

  24. Jun 15, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FILE CABINETS, CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN, STOVE, COUNTERS, REFRIGERATOR, SHELVES, WATER FOUNTAIN AND TOYS IN CLASSROOMS.

    • 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 KITCHEN, UTILITY CLOSET, STORAGE CLOSET AND CLASSROOM AREAS.

    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG NORTH WALL BEHIND EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN SOUTH CLASSROOM WASHROOM. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REMOVE BAGS, CARDBOARD, ETC ALONG REFRIGERATOR.

    • 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 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ETC IN ALL AREAS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  25. Jun 10, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS BETWEEN REFRIGERATOR AND EXPOSED SINK, 8 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK ON MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, PANS, LIDS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL BETWEEN CABINET AND REFRIGERATOR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND STOVE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE CABINET IN KITCHEN, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG FILE CABINET BETWEEN INTERCOM SUPPLIES IN UTILITY CLOSET, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL IN SOUTH CLASSROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS BETWEEN TABLES AND CABINETS IN STORAGE ROOM IN SOUTH CLASSROOM, 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE PAPER SUPPLY CABINET, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE CABINET UNDER FLASH CARDS, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER MAILBOX, 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER FISH TANK, 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER CONSTRUCTION PAPER AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE FILE CABINET, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN NORTHEAST CLASSROOM,

    • 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FILE CABINETS, CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN, STOVE, COUNTERS, REFRIGERATOR, SHELVES, WATER FOUNTAIN AND TOYS IN CLASSROOMS.

    • 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 KITCHEN, UTILITY CLOSET, STORAGE CLOSET AND CLASSROOM AREAS.

    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG NORTH WALL BEHIND EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN SOUTH CLASSROOM WASHROOM. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REMOVE BAGS, CARDBOARD, ETC ALONG REFRIGERATOR.

    • 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 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ETC IN ALL AREAS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  26. Apr 27, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FILTER OVER THE STOVE, AND TABLE STORAGE SHELF.

    • 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.OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE WALL PEELING PAINT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.

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.