Brentano
2723 N Fairfield, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 22311
- 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONGSIDE OF WIRED STORAGE CAGE LOCATED NEAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 29, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 22, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR INSIDE ROOM 017. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2485052 ON 2/23/21 NOT CORRECTED: 36 - NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN ROOM #105. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER. 53 - NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTON NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD WATER PUSHBUTTONS MUST BE MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN ROOM #105. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 5, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS #2,3,9 &10.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR FRAME IN CENTER OF REACH IN COOLER #3 NEXT TO R.I.F.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS IN LUNCHROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K ROOMS #105 & CLOSET OF 113.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM AND PRE-K ROOM #113.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the hallway floors along the walls throughout the building and on the floor in the custodian break room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 11, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 3, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE MIDDLE HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINALS OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE ROOM. REMOVE DIRT ACCUMULATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AROUND GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL. MUST REMOVE GARBAGE AND TRASH.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in girl's bathrooms in 2nd floor, 1st floor not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shield in 3rd floor boy's bathroom, shall be provided, missing light shields in 2nd floor hallway, shall be provided.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need cleaning. leaking pipe in janitors bathroom, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 4, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/DEBRIS FROM WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM BASEMENT AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS ALONG HALLWAY LEADING TO THE LUNCHROOM MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT (1)HANDSINK INSIDE THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM SECOND FLOOR ENGINEER IS MADE AWARE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSETS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL AND ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED TO 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR SOME AREAS OF PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL
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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.