Tarkington
3330 W 71ST ST, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 26791
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 20, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR KITCHEN OFFICE WITH DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP AND 1/4 IN GAP ON SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOOKS STORED IN MILK CRATES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ITEMS IN CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 112. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 7, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS' TOILET ROOMS (1-3RD FLOOR) WITHOUT ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER. CURRENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.0F-60.0F IN GIRLS, 62.2F-70.5F IN BOYS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030. (HOT WATER IS OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN KITCHEN RESTROOMS).
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR KITCHEN OFFICE WITH DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP AND 1/4 IN GAP ON SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOOKS STORED IN MILK CRATES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ITEMS IN CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 112. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: ATTACHED STOPPERS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, USING PLASTIC CUPS AS STOPPERS. INSTD TO REPAIR ATTACHED STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19: WOMENS FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM IN LUNCHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING (LOCATED NEXT TO FOOD SERVICE LINE). INSTD TO HAVE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (WASHER/DRYER) IN STORAGE ROOM IN LUNCHROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jan 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MISSING PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR SUCH EVENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. DISINFECTANT NEEDS TO EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS (3RD FLOOR WEST END) WITHOUT ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER. CURRENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.0F-60.0F IN GIRLS, 74.2F-74.5F IN BOYS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 30 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS OF FLOOR IN PRE K STORAGE ROOM 102; APPROX 10 DROPPINGS IN PRE-K STORAGE ROOM 106, 1 MICE DROPPING NOTED ON STORAGE ROLLING CART IN RM 112 AND APPRX 5 ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ATTACHED STOPPERS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, USING PLASTIC CUPS AS STOPPERS. INSTD TO REPAIR ATTACHED STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WOMENS FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM IN LUNCHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING (LOCATED NEXT TO FOOD SERVICE LINE). INSTD TO HAVE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN ROOM 121. NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (WASHER/DRYER) IN STORAGE ROOM IN LUNCHROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING EXTERIOR KICK PLATE/BOTTOM DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLER EXPOSING INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO SMOOTH, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Severity not stated
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Jan 23, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNERS, ALONG WALL BASES AND ON SOME STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOLLOWING PREK/K STORAGE CLOSETS: 106, 112, 114, 119. OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR LUNCHROOM. EXTREME CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 121 , UNABLE TO ACCESS AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN STORAGE ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING EXTERIOR KICK PLATE/BOTTOM DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLER EXPOSING INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO SMOOTH, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: HANDWASH SINK AT SERVING LINE SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jan 30, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT WATER AT EAST SIDE STUDENT/STAFF WASHROOMS (2ND AND 3RD FLOOR),60F-65F. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-030
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN THE FOLLOWING PREK AND K STORAGE CLOSETS: 106, 112, 113, 114, 119. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR LUNCHROOM. EXTREME CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN ROOM 113 AND 119 CAUSING HARBORAGE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN STORAGE ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HANDWASH SINK AT SERVING LINE SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jan 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT,EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES & SHELVING UNITS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR LINE AND UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREA,CEILING IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,CEILING VENTS IN LUNCH ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN LUNCH ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 13, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PRE-K ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN DISH MACHINE ROOM,IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE,NEXT TO MILK COOLER,UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,PRE- K ROOM ON TOY SHELVES AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN CLOSET,MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT CLASS ROOM AND CLOSET POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA NOT ABLE TO VIEW THROUGHLY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/13/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAED DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT,EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES & SHELVING UNITS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR LINE AND UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREA,CEILING IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,CEILING VENTS IN LUNCH ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN LUNCH ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL BASE BELOW WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING BASE AND EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jan 29, 2019 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
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ANY SUPPLIES NEEDED TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUE
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAKS FROM THE P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DUST/DIRT PARTICLES ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES. -FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS, IN THE CORNERS AND AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT AND STAINS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 19, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED WALLS, WITH CRUMBLING SURFACE NOTED BEHIND PREP TABLE LOCATED IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND ALSO IN HALLWAY LEADING TO DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 12, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 50) NOTED SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN STORAGE ROOMS: ROOM 102 , 106 , 112, 114, 119, 121, 128. EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN THESE AREAS. ALSO 5 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN ROOM 204 BREAK STORAGE ROOM WHERE OPEN FOOD NOTED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION NOTED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED WALLS, WITH CRUMBLING SURFACE NOTED BEHIND PREP TABLE LOCATED IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND ALSO IN HALLWAY LEADING TO DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 30, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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 WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT SERVING LINE IN FRONT OF THE NORTH HAND SINK IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AREA KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO THERE IS A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/OR RE-CAULK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 23, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WITH MUCH CLUTTER (RUGS, BROKEN TABLES, VACUUM CLEANER ETC.) IN UNUSED DISH AREA BEING USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SREIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT SERVING LINE IN FRONT OF THE NORTH HAND SINK. IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AREA KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO THERE IS A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/OR RECAULK.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 11, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 1, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OFFICE 4 DROPPINGS, CHEMICAL ROOM 3 DROPPINGS, HALLWAY 5 DROPPINGS, FOOD STORAGE 4 DROPPINGS, STAFF MENS ROOM 12 DROPPINGS, JANITOR CLOSET 2 DROPPINGS, DISHROOM 2 DROPPINGS, PRE K CLASSROOM STORAGE AREA 2 DROPPINGS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL 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
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN DISH ROOM MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 13, 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 REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MAIN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT, AND RE PAINT WALL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 22, 2014 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON ALL CEILING TILES, AIR VENTS AND UTENSIL HOLDER. WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 7, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON ALL CEILING TILES, AIR VENTS AND UTENSIL HOLDER. WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 27, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED AND GARBAGE ALL OVER THE GROUND UNDER AND BEHIND THE DUMPSTER AND THE LARGE GARBAGE COMPACTOR. SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS. ALSO FOUND A LOT OF CLUTTER NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER WOOD,CRATES,FURNATURE ECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN UP THE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP, FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHROOM,WALKIN COOLER TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON ALL CEILING TILES, AIR VENTS AND UTENSIL HOLDER. WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKET (AT BASE) IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDER STEAM TABLES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN, MILK SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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, SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVES AT CLEAN UTENSILS RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SLICER NOT CLEAN, FAN COVERS, MUST KEEP KNIVES AND UTENSILS STORED IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DAMAGED SECTION OF KITCHEN FLOOR THAT IS TRAPPING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO PATCH AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON CEILING VENT, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 28, 2012 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
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOOR DRAIN AT 1 COMP PREP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 16, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE RINSE GAUGE OF DISHMACHINE IS NOT WORKING-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AROUND WHEELS OF FRYERS & BROILER, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 16, 2011 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN GUARDS OF SMALL & BIG COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLOOR REAR) NEED CLEANING DUE TO FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE DRY WALL OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM IS CRUMBLING AT THE UPPER NORTH & EAST SECTIONS OF THIS ROOM-MUST FIX. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE BALLAST OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LIGHTS ARE NOT PREPERLY WORKING (LIGHTS ARE FLICKERING & DIM)-MUST ADDRESS. 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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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. MENS AND WOMENS STAFF WASHROOM WITH NO HOT WATER AT HANDBOWL. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ATERNATE SINK OR WASHROOM FACILITY UNTIL CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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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 THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP, FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON ALL CEILING TILES, AIR VENTS AND UTENSIL HOLDER. WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 23, 2010 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. MUST REPLACE 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. FLOORS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AND ICE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT BASEMENT, ABOVE PREP AND AT WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 5, 2010 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
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH WASHING ROOM.ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN FAN ROOMS,BOILER ROOM,GYM STORE ROOM AND ART ROOM.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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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.CLEAN VENTS IN PREP AREA.
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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.