Hedges
4747 S WINCHESTER AVE, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2134640
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing sign in kitchen staff restroom. Instructed to post.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Facility using cloth towels to place wet utensils on, instructed not to use cloth towels in drying process.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS AND PRE-K ROOM 101. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 5# OF MILK IN SINGLE DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 48F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS(MILK) AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF MILK AT A COST OF $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SINGLE DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER NEAR WALK-IN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 54F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND NOT TO BE USED AT THIS TIME UNTIL RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED PAINT BEHIND TOILET AND SINK IN RESTROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 101. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHINIG SIGNAGE AT FRONT PREP SERVING LINE HANDSINK AND KITCHEN PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD OBSERVED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE THREE COMP SINK INT THE KITCHEN; MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HANDSINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 1 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE STALL DOORS AND URINAL DIVIDERS INSIDE OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE ANNEX BUILDING; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM DOORS AND DIVIDERS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE BOYS WASHROOM IN THE MAIN BUILDING ON THE CEILING AND WALL NEXT TO THE HANDSINKS; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM AREAS OBSERVED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Severity not stated
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May 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOMS TO STAY ON LONGER IN PRE- K ROOM 105,2ND FL. STAFF,BOY'S & GIRL'S.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN KITCHEN NEAR SWINGING DOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PRE- K ROOMS CLOSETS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 1, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Observed no hand washing sink easily available at serving line in cafeteria room. Must install a dedicated, exposed hand washing sink in the same room as the serving line where open TCS foods are being hot held and dispensed for students. Hand sinks must be equipped with Hot/cold water, soap/paper towels, hand washing signage and adequate city pressure. Must install and maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Observed no hot water available in only student restrooms on 2nd floor (in the old building side). Hot water temperature of 75.2F in boys and girls restrooms after appx 8 mins of running water. Must provide 100F water in all hot water faucets of washbowl sinks for students. Operator made repairs (at pipes below) to restore 101F water to hot water faucets in both girls and boys restrooms during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, MUST REPAIR DAMAGED LID ON ONSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK. ALSO, REPAIR RUST ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER "A", FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND STOVE IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED AT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT KNOB OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT THE SERVING LINE AREA
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE PRE-K ROOMS 102 AND 104,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,FREEZER IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO THE COUNTERS IN THE TEACHER LOUNGE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN, OUT SIDE KITCHEN REAR, AND IN THE LUNCH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD FALLING DOWN IN THE DISH/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT HALLWAYS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 1, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ROLLING CART AND STORAGE RACK CART IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTY SURFACES, MISSING RACKS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. GASKET MISSING ON MILK COOLER DOOR. REPLACE 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 IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MECHANICAL REMOVE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 16, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD SHELF AT CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ENGINEER STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED THRU-OUT IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 1, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF AT PREP TABLE CAN OPENER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ADJUST DOOR ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM OF DOOR 2-OLD BUILDING,DOOR 3-NEW BUILDING TO BE TIGHT FITTING,AND THRESHOLD.
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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. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET/HOT WATER IN GIRLS WASHROOM 3FL OLD BUILDING,IN POOR REPAIR-VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE.ALSO CLEAN DUSTY FAN GUARDS IN WIC.
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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 STORAGE AWAY FROM WALLS,INSTALL WALKWAY IN BETWEEN STORAGE TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT ENGINEER AREA. ALSO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES OFF FLOORS IN MOP ROOMS NEW BUILDING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 16, 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.UNUSED DISHMACHINE NEED SOME CLEANING.
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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.WALLS NEAR THE DISHMACHINE NEED SOME CLEANING.
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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.MUST INSTALL LIGHTS AT THE OVER HEAD HOOD HOUSING.
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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.MUST REPAIR/REMOVE UNUSED DISHMACHINE TO PREVENT VERMIN NESTING.
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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.