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Avondale Elementary School

2945 N Sawyer ST, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County

70cited violations
1serious tier
24inspections
13tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
22121
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026270
2025110
2024130
2023120
2022110
2021100
2020260
2019211
2018250
2017120
2016140
2015150
2014150
2013270
20122130
2011130
2010250

Inspections

  1. Jan 16, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE BE NON-CORROSIVE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS ABOVE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND REFRIGARATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MECHANCAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Jan 9, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURE DEVICES STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE BE NON-CORROSIVE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS ABOVE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND REFRIGARATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MECHANCAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Jan 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN NUGGETS, MILK ETC.) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. VOIDED PHOTOCOPY POSTED IN KITCHEN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST ALSO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Jan 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING MILK AND BEEF ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO INSPECTOR TO REVIEW EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR STAFF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED PERSONAL COATS AND BOOTS STORED IN DRY STORAGE. STORE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DESIGANTED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.

  5. Feb 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN NUGGETS, MILK ETC.) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. VOIDED PHOTOCOPY POSTED IN KITCHEN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST ALSO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  6. May 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD USED FOR FRUITS/VEGETABLES IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

  7. May 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Feb 6, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALL IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM REPAIRED WITH RAW WOOD AND EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT. MUST PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND REMOVE FOAM SEALANT.-----CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT IN THE LADIES WASHROOM AT SEVERAL WALLS. MUST REPAIR. ALL WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  9. Jan 30, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR THIS LOCATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT THIS KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE OR ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AT THIS SCHOOL LOCATION. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED TWO LARGE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. RECOMMEND OBTAINING ADDITIONAL RECEPTACLES OR PROVIDE MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALL IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM REPAIRED WITH RAW WOOD AND EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT. MUST PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND REMOVE FOAM SEALANT.-----CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT IN THE LADIES WASHROOM AT SEVERAL WALLS. MUST REPAIR. ALL WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COAT HANGING FROM CLEAN DISH/POT STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

  10. Feb 13, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Feb 8, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT NEW EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, 38.8 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE ADJACENT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WHICH HAS RUNNING HOT WATER. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 100.0 F FOR NEW EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. RUNNNING HOT WATER AT ALL OTHER SINKS AT THIS TIME. 2 DAY WORK AROUND GIVEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  12. Jan 17, 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

      INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THE CEILING OF BOTH WALK-IN FREEZERS OF THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE STUDENT BATHROOM HAND SINKS IN THE BATHROOMS ON THE CAFETERIA LEVEL ONLY STAY ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 SECONDS. TIMED FAUCETS MUST STAY ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME WATER STAYS ON WITHOUT TOUCHING THE HANDLE TO 15 SECONDS.

  13. Jan 9, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS: OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING FROM THE CEILING IN BOTH WALK-IN FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH PAINT HANGING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM FREEZER, SAND THE CEILING TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT, AND RESURFACE THE CEILING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO RESECURE THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP AREA THAT HAS BECOME LOOSE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE STUDENT BATHROOM HAND SINKS IN THE BATHROOMS ON THE CAFETERIA LEVEL ONLY STAY ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 SECONDS. TIMED FAUCETS MUST STAY ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME WATER STAYS ON WITHOUT TOUCHING THE HANDLE TO 15 SECONDS.

  14. Jan 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER BY TRAY LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

  15. Jan 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE SERVICE LINE/CASHIER IN THE LUNCH ROOM (RIGHT DOOR).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE MILK SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRI.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR WALLS IN POOR REPAIR/CRUMBLING AT THE EAST SIDE ENTRANCE INTO THE BUILDING/CAFETERIA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR ALL BOYS URINALS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE DINING AREA. ALL FLUSH HANDLES ARE LEAKING AT THE FLUSH HANDLE. THE OTHER URINALS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THIS RESTROOM ARE IN WORKING ORDER. IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE CAFETERIA THE SENSOR MUST BE REPAIRED SO AS TO HAVE WATER AT THE HAND SINK LAST A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET 2-COMP SINK LOCATED BETWEEN SHARED SPACE ROOM 106/108. MUST REPAIR NON WORKING HAND SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR BEHIND THE SECURITY CHECK-IN DESK. MUST REPAIR SENSOR AT THE RIGHT HAND SINK IN SAME RESTROOM SO AS TO LAST A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

  16. Feb 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF ALL WATER FOUNTAINS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER AND INSIDE THE PRE-K CLASSROOM,TOILET ROOMS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EAASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN-ENGINEER MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      (1)LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-FREEZER,IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MOP SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR IS SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ENGINEER IS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR THE CHEESE COOLER.

  17. Mar 27, 2014 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; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT STORAGE AND BOILER ROOMS,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN HALLWAYS, STORAGE ROOMS AND BOILER ROOMS, ETC., ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ADJUST MIXING VALVE AT HAND SINK IN BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT, BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, BOILER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS,

  18. Jan 17, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON THE 1ST STALL INSIDE THE TEACHERS WASHROOM IST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM,IST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR, AND GIRLS WASHROOM BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE OFFICE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  19. Jan 9, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #670520 DATED 2/16/12. #35- MUST REPAIR /SEAL OPENING AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN .CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON THE 1ST STALL INSIDE THE TEACHERS WASHROOM, 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE WOMENS TEACHERS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR AND GIRLS WASHROOM,BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT THE WALLS BESIDE THE HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE OFFICE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  20. Feb 16, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE THE CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, MICROWAVE OVENS AND COOLERS IN STAFF LOUNGE.

    • 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 FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS AND MOP CLOSETS.

    • 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/SEAL OPENINGS AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN AND SOME MOP CLOSETS.

    • 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 PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR SOME WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS, DRINKIG FOUNTAINS AND REPAIR BROKEN TOILET INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT, MOP CLOSETS, BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS #002-003, BOILER ROOM, AND BOOK ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  21. Feb 9, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN ANY OF THE STUDENTS HAND WASHING BOWLS IN WASHROOMS THRU-OUT THE SCHOOL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING, WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 43.7-50.9F. INSTRUCTED, MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

    • 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 REPLACE THE CAN OPENER 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; GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, MICROWAVE OVENS AND COOLERS IN STAFF LOUNGE.

    • 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; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS AND MOP CLOSETS.

    • 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/SEAL OPENINGS AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN AND SOME MOP CLOSETS.

    • 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 PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR SOME WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS, DRINKIG FOUNTAINS AND REPAIR BROKEN TOILET INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT, MOP CLOSETS, BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS #002-003, BOILER ROOM, AND BOOK ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  22. Jun 7, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase in cafeteria and boiler room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls in hallway area not maintained leading to boiler room. Instructed to remove chipped paint and plaster and repaint walls.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unnecessary articles stored in boiler room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

  23. Sep 20, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT IN FRONT OF KITCHEN ABOVE FAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO THE WALLOUTSIDE BASEMENT RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • 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. OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN REAR OF KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO FRONT OF KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  24. Mar 11, 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. RUSTY WALK IN COOLER FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

    • 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. STORAGE AREA NOTED SOME PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND RESEAL.

    • 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. OUTSIDE SCHOOL YARD REMOVE UNUSED CLASS ROOM (MOBIL UNIT).

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.