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Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School

3000 S LAWNDALE AVE, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

65cited violations
4serious tier
25inspections
10tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
23411
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025100
2024210
2023110
2022130
2021332
2020120
2019110
20182130
2017120
2016161
2015331
2014100
2013140
2012120
20112130
2010280

Inspections

  1. Feb 11, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MILK CRATES STORED IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jan 25, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jan 18, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECPETACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LID NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LID TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Mar 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  6. Apr 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CRACKED GLASS AT THE HOT SERVING LINE ON THE BARRIER SEPARATING THE FOOD FROM THE STUDENTS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. RECOMMENDED USING PLEXI GLASS TO AVOID GLASS CRACKING FROM THE HEAT OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. (NO LOOSE OR PIECES OF GLASS OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AREA SMOOTH)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO LIDS ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS WASHROOMS; MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

  7. Apr 7, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Apr 5, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER (CURRENTLY 70.0F) AT HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN WOMEN STAFF TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR, THAT IS ACTIVELY BEING USED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION

  9. Mar 25, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER (CURRENTLY 70.0F) AT HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN WOMEN STAFF TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR, THAT IS ACTIVELY BEING USED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION

    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPER STORED IN HOT HOLDING CABINET USED TO HOLD STUDENTS FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

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

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF THREE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  11. Jan 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN SUPPLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE. DISINFECTANT TO BE USED MUST BE EFFECTIVE AGAINST VIRUSES, INCLUDING NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  12. Apr 17, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE NEAR REAR KITCHEN DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING IN KICHEN IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ON SERVING LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON SERVING LINE.MUST REPAIR NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 3 HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. GIRLS.

  13. Apr 10, 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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN LUNCHROOM STORAGE CABINET AND PRE-K ROOM 136 ON FLOOR IN CLOSET.ALSO APPX. 6 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF KETTLE IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/10/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET ON SERVING LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.KITCHEN STAFF BREAKROOM-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVE CART.PRE-K ROOM 134 DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE NEAR REAR KITCHEN DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING IN KICHEN IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ON SERVING LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON SERVING LINE.MUST REPAIR NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 3 HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. GIRLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K ROOM 136 & 120 CLOSETS.

  14. Apr 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE OF TWO HAND DRYERS IN BOYS BATHROOM FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN MECHANICAL/BOILER ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

  15. Jan 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, P-TRAP IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. EMPLOYEES WERE USING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WHICH IS LOCATED IN FRONT AREA OF KITCHEN. ENGINEER REPAIRED DURING INVESTIGATION.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM DUMPSTER. UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS, GARBAGE SITTING AT LEAST 18 INCHES ABOVE RIM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH SINK IN PRE-K 136.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FLOORS IN HALLWAY CLOSETS ON SECOND. CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACK IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN HALLWAY ON SECOND FLOOR NEAR STORAGE CLOSETS. REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE SINK AND CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND 2 DOOR STORAGE CABINET IN PRE-K 136. REPAIR AND/OR PAINT WALL IN PLAY AREA IN PRE-K 134.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  16. May 13, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Apr 27, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      FOUND THE BOTTOM HALF OF BOTH SERVING LINES AT THE STEAM TABLE AREA UNPROTECTED. THERE WAS NO BARRIER IN PLACE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM THE STUDENTS OR OTHERS. FOOD WAS OBSERVED BEING SERVED WITHOUT COVERS THAT PROTECTED THE END FACING THE STUDENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT A BARRIER (GLASS, PLEXIGLASS) IS NEEDED TO PROTECT FOODS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. HOT HOLDING UNIT TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION"; UNIT CANNOT BE USED UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED AND THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF HEALTH HAS REINSPECTED THE UNIT FOR APPROVAL.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION.

  18. Feb 3, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOUND THE BOTTOM HALF OF BOTH SERVING LINES AT THE STEAM TABLE AREA UNPROTECTED. THERE WAS NO BARRIER IN PLACE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM THE STUDENTS OR OTHERS. FOOD WAS OBSERVED BEING SERVED WITHOUT COVERS THAT PROTECTED THE END FACING THE STUDENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT A BARRIER (GLASS, PLEXIGLASS) IS NEEDED TO PROTECT FOODS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  19. Feb 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. Feb 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING HAS SOME FUZZY MOLD BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVES IN DETAIL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING FEET AND IN THE FIRST FLOOR FAN ROOM, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE DRAINS ARE SLOW IN ROOM #s 132, 133 AND 224, CLEAN OUT AND REPAIR PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE CLEANER IN LIBRARY AND ROOM # 133 IS NOT PROPERLY STORED, KEEP APPROVED CLEANING PRODUCTS IN THEIR ASSIGNED PLACE.

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

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

  22. Apr 25, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,FILTERS AT HOOD,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 1ST & 2ND FL. ELECTRICAL ROOM,2ND FL. BOILER ROOM,2ND FL. HALL CLOSETS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LUNCH ROOM STAINED CEILING TILES,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE MOTORS IN PREP AREA,PRE-K 136 TOILET ROOM WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE BRICK WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,LOOSE CEILING PANEL,1ST FL WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM LOOSE WALL BASES,DOOR FRAME RUSTED OUT IN PRE-K 120.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PRE-K 134.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: 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 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 2ND FL. HALL CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: 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 1ST FL. BOY'S MIDDLE HAND SINK NO COLD RUNNING WATER,LEAKY TOILET 2ND FL. GIRL'S.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FAN ROOM,1ST FL ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM,BOILER ROOM.

  23. Apr 12, 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 80 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS FAN ROOM,1ST FL. ELECTRICAL,GYM STORAGE CLOSETS,HALL STORAGE CLOSETS,PRE-K 136 ON SHELF,ALSO DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING FAN ROOM,GYM DOOR,PRE-K 136 & 120,SOUTH FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/12/11.

    • 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.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,FILTERS AT HOOD,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 1ST & 2ND FL. ELECTRICAL ROOM,2ND FL. BOILER ROOM,2ND FL. HALL CLOSETS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LUNCH ROOM STAINED CEILING TILES,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE MOTORS IN PREP AREA,PRE-K 136 TOILET ROOM WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE BRICK WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,LOOSE CEILING PANEL,1ST FL WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM LOOSE WALL BASES,DOOR FRAME RUSTED OUT IN PRE-K 120.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PRE-K 134.

    • 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 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 2ND FL. HALL CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FL. BOY'S MIDDLE HAND SINK NO COLD RUNNING WATER,LEAKY TOILET 2ND FL. GIRL'S.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

    • 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FAN ROOM,1ST FL ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM,BOILER ROOM.

  24. Nov 1, 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. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL NEW STEAMMER AND REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OFFICE SUPPLIES CLOSET.

    • 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. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE PRE-K WASHROOMS.

  25. Apr 28, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STAFF LOUNGE, COOLER, CABINETS, AND MICROWAVE OVEN, AND CABINETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS #120, 134, AND 136.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, STORAGE ROOMS IN KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT 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. MUST REPAIR 3PART FAUCET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, AND ELEVATOR ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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.