RecordWell Data

Tarkington

3330 W 71ST ST, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County

90cited violations
3serious tier
32inspections
33tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026271
2025291
2024230
2023240
20222110
2021120
2020120
2019140
2018230
2017240
2016240
2015120
2014360
2013260
2012260
20113101
2010270

Inspections

  1. Feb 20, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  2. Jan 7, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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).

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  3. Jan 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  4. Jan 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

  5. Jan 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

  6. Jan 23, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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).

    • 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

  7. Feb 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: HANDWASH SINK AT SERVING LINE SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  8. Jan 30, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

    • 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).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      HANDWASH SINK AT SERVING LINE SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  9. Jan 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN LUNCH ROOM.

  10. Jan 13, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PRE-K ROOM REFRIGERATOR.

    • 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 )

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN LUNCH ROOM.

  11. Apr 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUSTY CEILINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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

  13. Jan 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

  14. Jan 19, 2018 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

      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

  15. Jan 12, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      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.

    • 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.

  16. Jan 30, 2017 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

      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.

  17. Jan 23, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 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.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  18. Mar 11, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Mar 1, 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

      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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  20. Jan 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  21. Apr 22, 2014 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

  22. Apr 7, 2014 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

      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

  23. Mar 27, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  24. Sep 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

  25. Mar 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  26. Aug 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  27. Mar 28, 2012 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. FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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.

  28. Aug 16, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  29. Jun 16, 2011 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  30. Feb 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  31. Feb 23, 2010 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  32. Feb 5, 2010 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.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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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.