Catalyst Maria
6727 S CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3246776
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 5, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 27, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA, AROUND COOKING EQUPMENT, ON LEDGE OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ON LEDGE SURROUNDING MOTOR HARDWARE UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
STUDENT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES (SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER) LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN ONLY AT HANDWASH SINKS
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Severity not stated
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May 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 18, 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
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA NEAR SNACK BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN GIRLS AND STAFF UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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May 11, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR EXIT C (95.5F), UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR GYM (93F), BOYS LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM (88.3F), GIRLS LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM (88.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR SNACK BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON GLUEBOARD IN STORAGE AREA NEAR SNACK BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA NEAR SNACK BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN GIRLS AND STAFF UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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May 26, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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May 17, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 18 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 18, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 4, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF DISHMACHINE ROOM AND REAR SNACK STORAGE ROOM, ON STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SERVICE LINE AND AT SNACK SERVICE AREA, AND IN CABINET UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INBETWEEN MAIN DOUBLE DOORS IN GAP, APPROX 1/4 GAP NOTED. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 21, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO LIGHT IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THAT FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 14, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 60 DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, 100 IN THE REAR DINING AREA IN THE CORNER AND SURROUNDING THE GLUE TRAP WITH THE DEAD MOUSE ON IT AND 20 IN THE SNACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE CAFETERIA, STORAGE, WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO LIGHT IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THAT FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 1, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 27, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 4/20/18 REPORT 2166429 NOT CORRECTED: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER BEVERAGE AND MILK CRATES AND ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT STORAGE AREA BEHIND SNACK PREP AREA, 2 DROPPINGS ON COUNTERTOP IN SNACK PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN FRYER CABINETS IN MAIN PREP AREA, 3 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS, 10 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE ON FLOOR IN CAFETERIA, 5 DROPPINGS ON STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KDG STORAGE ROOM. ALSO NOTED 2 HOLES IN WALL WITH RUB MARKS IN KDG STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL HOLES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THROUGH OUT ALONG WALLBASE IN CAFETERIA, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN DISHROOM AND IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 20, 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 OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 20 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS AND STORAGE CABINETS IN MAIN PREP AREA, OVER 50 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SNACK PREP AREA AND ALONG WALLBASE IN CAFETERIA, OVER 100 DROPPINGS ON PALLETS AND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN KINDERGARTEN STORAGE ROOM. EXTREME CLUTTER IN KINDERGARTEN STORAGE ROOM, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALL CLUTTER TO BE REMOVED FROM KDG STORAGE AREA AND ORGANIZED. INSTD TO HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN 2ND OR 3RD FLOOR MALE STUDENT TOILET ROOMS THAT ARE ACTIVELY USED. NO DISPENSERS PROVIDED FOR EITHER SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS (GROUND BEEF, ETC) NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THROUGH OUT ALONG WALLBASE IN CAFETERIA, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN DISHROOM AND IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 20, 2017 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 #10 CAN OPENER NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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 WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 9, 2016 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 IN SNACK ROOM AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT IN SNACK BAR AREA IN NEED REPAIR. 3 COMPARTMENT IN PREP AREA IN OF REPAIR. SLOW DRAINING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 31, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY/ CEILING VENTS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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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 OVER THE KITCHEN 6 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN THE DISH ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND SOME CLUTTER AND OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE SNACK BAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 3, 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
FLOOR IN ALONG WALLBASE AND IN SNACK STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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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.