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St Margaret Elementary

9833 S THROOP, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County

82cited violations
2serious tier
26inspections
18tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1981771
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025110
2024130
2023130
2022110
2021110
2020120
2019240
2018100
2017110
20162100
2015260
2014261
2013291
2012130
20113160
20103120

Inspections

  1. Mar 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE 2ND FL BOY'S TOILET ROOM IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE CEILING IN THE 2ND FL BOYS' TOILET ROOM IS CRACKED AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT CEILING TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPIDER WEBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  2. Jan 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. COUNTERTOPS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jan 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS(CEREAL, CHIPS, ETC) STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. May 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Mar 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED THERMOMETER NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Feb 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSEERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCETS. INSRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NEW TOILET INSTALLED NOT ENCLOSED IN BOYS WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST ENCLOSED.

  8. Feb 20, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Feb 13, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND STOVE IN KITCHEN, 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN, 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND OVEN IN PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER RADIATORS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER RADIATOR ALONG NORTH WALL IN DINING AREA AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, PREP, AND DINING AREAS.

  10. Mar 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Mar 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON THE( RIGHT WASHBOWL) IN GIRLS PRE-K WASHROOM.ALSO GIRLS WASHROOM ON 1ST FL BY LUNCHROOM LEAKING AT COLD WATER SHUT OFF CONNECTION KNOB. MUST REPAIR.

  12. Mar 21, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 ON WALL ALONG RADIATOR IN PRE-K ROOM 105. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM(DUST BUILDUP). REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM(EAST).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING DOORS IN TOILET ROOM STALLS IN GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN(SLOW DRAINING). REPLACE HANDLE AND REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN THIRD FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM NEAR STAIRWAY.

  13. Mar 14, 2016 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

      EXIT DOOR NEAR ROOM 103 NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN THIRD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEAR GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR NEAR OVEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS AND REAR OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM. CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN THIRD FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM AND SHELVES IN THIRD FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL ALONG RADIATOR IN PRE-K ROOM 105. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM(DUST BUILDUP). REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM(EAST).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING DOORS IN TOILET ROOM STALLS IN GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN(SLOW DRAINING). REPLACE HANDLE AND REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN THIRD FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM NEAR STAIRWAY.

  14. May 20, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  15. May 13, 2015 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

      PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED: FOUND NO RECENT SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL. PREMISES HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED IN OVER A YEAR AND SERVICES WERE DISCONTINUED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, IN WHICH THEY MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PER CITY CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      FOUND THE GIRLS 3RD FL WASH BOWL NOT MAINTAINED. THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR, THE WATER WILL NOT GO OFF SO IT IS TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FAUCET FIXED AND HOT WATER PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CAULK/RECAULK AROUND ALL THE WASHBOWLS IN THE STUDENTS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO HANG THE MOP UP FOR PROPER DRYING ON THE 3RD FL.

  16. May 19, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SHELVES AT STORAGE CABINET AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMP SINK FAUCET IN PREP LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.

  17. May 7, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 50 SWEET POTATO TATER TOT AT 55F,93- TURKEY HAM SANDWICHES AT 51F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED BY FOOD HANDLER AND DISCARDED -CDI,APPROX 30LBS/COST $240.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • 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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.3-DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED,(BASEMENT BOILER ROOM ENTRY WOODEN DOOR AT BOTTOM ,ENTRY DOOR BOTTOM PARKING LOT DOOR,AND PRE-K PLAY GROUND ENTRY DOOR)APPROX 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM AND BOTTOM CENTER AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING. ALSO EVIDENCE OF 23- RODENT /MICE DROPPING AROUND RADIATOR IN BOOK ROOM-2ND FL MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SHELVES AT STORAGE CABINET AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMP SINK FAUCET IN PREP LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.

  18. Feb 22, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE WATER FROM UNDER 1ST. RADITAOR IN LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR REAR LUNCHROOM WALL BY RADITAORS. AND 2ND FLOOR OFFICE CEILING BY WINDOWS WATER DAMAGED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HEATER EXCHANGE LEAKING IN BASEMENT AND 1ST. FLOOR LUNCHROOM RADITAOR NEED TO REPAIR.

  19. Feb 20, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      NO HOT WATER IN SCHOOL HOT WATER HEATER OUT PLUMBER TO RETURN WITH NEW TANK PER. ENGINEER. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED PREMISES ON 48 HOUR NOTICE, AND ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE WATER FROM UNDER LEAKING HEATER EXCHANGE AT ST. RADITAOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR WALLS REAR LUNCHROOM RADIATORS.2ND FLOOR OFFICE WATER DAMAGED CEILING OVER WINDOWS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HEATER EXCHANGE LEAKING WATER IN BASEMENT AND LUNCHROOM FIRST RADITAOR LEAKING WATER NEED TO REPAIR.

  20. May 7, 2012 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.NEED TO CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND THE OVEN IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

    • 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 PEELING PAINT ON THE NORTH SIDE LUNCHROOM/HALL. NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.OBSERVED THREE(3) LIGHTS OUT IN THE LUNCHROOM AREA.

  21. Dec 15, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.

    • 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. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM(NORTHEAST).

  22. Dec 8, 2011 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

      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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER 1-COMP SINK IN SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY STORAGE. SOUTH DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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 VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT DATED 4-14-11. 34-REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM. FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM (DEBRIS) AND 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS (DEAD INSECTS, DEBRIS, ETC) 35-CEILING NEED REPAIR IN 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM (NORTHEAST). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN LUNCHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN ALL WASHROOMS. CLEAN WALLS IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM (TISSUE, SPILLS, ETC) 37-REPLACE MISSING STALL DOORS IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM AND PRE-K WASHROOM. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. 38-INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BREEZEWAY WASHROOMS. REPAIR RIGHT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM. 41-ORGANIZE ALL 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 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 COOLERS, CABINETS AND SHELVES IN LUNCHROOM, CABINETS, IN KITCHEN AND UNDER 1-COMP SINK IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE, SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS (DUST BUILDUP, DEAD FLIES, 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. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM. FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM (DEBRIS) 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS (DEAD INSECTS, DEBRIS, ETC).

    • 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. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM (NORTHEAST). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN LUNCHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN ALL WASHROOMS. CLEAN WALLS IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM (TISSUE, SPILLS, ETC).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPLACE MISSING STALL DOORS IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM AND PRE-K WASHROOM. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS (STRONG URINE ODOR IN BOYS WASHROOMS). REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEATS IN 3RD STALL GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM AND PRE-K WASHROOM.

    • 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. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BREEZEWAY WASHROOMS. REPAIR RIGHT SINK SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM AND REPAIR HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM.

    • 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 AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE ALL 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  23. Apr 14, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM. FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM (DEBRIS) AND 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS (DEAD INSECTS, DEBRIS, ETC).

    • 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. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM (NORTHEAST). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN LUNCHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN ALL WASHROOMS. CLEAN WALLS IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM (TISSUE, SPILLS, ETC).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPLACE MISSING STALL DOORS IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM AND PRE-K WASHROOM. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS.

    • 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. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BREEZEWAY WASHROOMS. REPAIR RIGHT SINK SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM.

    • 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. ORGANIZE ALL 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  24. Nov 15, 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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN.

    • 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 IN ALL WATER CLOSETS IN WASHROOMS.

    • 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 ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN DINING AREA, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ALONG WEST WALL IN DINING AREA AND OUTSIDE GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR PRE-K. STALLS NEED PAINTING IN ALL WASHROOMS. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN ALL HALLWAYS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM IN EAST CORRIDOR. REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEATS IN GIRLS PRE-K AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN 2ND FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR BOYS WASHROOM.

  25. May 13, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN 3RD FLOOR LOUNGE AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE KITCHEN. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM (PEELING PAINT, PLASTER, ETC). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN 3RD FLOOR LOUNGE, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER ALL SINKS IN WASHROOMS AND INSIDE CABINET IN KITCHEN. REPAIR THRESHOLDS ON DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN.

    • 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 LEAK UNDER WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR MIDDLE STAIRWAY AND INOPERABLE FOUNTAINS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL. REPAIR RIGHT FAUCET IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR PRE-K ROOM.

  26. Apr 29, 2010 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

      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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: SOUTH ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS, EAST EXIT DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOORS, WEST DOORS 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS (NO DAYLIGHT VISIBLE). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7038-020 CITATION ISSUED H59974

    • 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 OF ALL CABINETS IN KITCHEN AND WATER CLOSETS IN WASHROOMS.

    • 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 ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN 3RD FLOOR LOUNGE AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE KITCHEN. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM (PEELING PAINT, PLASTER, ETC). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN 3RD FLOOR LOUNGE, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER ALL SINKS IN WASHROOMS AND INSIDE CABINET IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN.

    • 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 LEAK UNDER WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR MIDDLE STAIRWAY AND INOPERABLE FOUNTAINS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL. REPAIR LEFT FAUCET IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR PRE-K ROOM.

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.