School Of Life Preschool
5501 S LA SALLE ST, Chicago, IL 60621 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2327027
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jan 16, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 23, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE FOR HAND WASHING AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN/TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT/GREASE/FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE CLASSROOMS. ALSO, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM AND THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT CEILING IN THE CLASSROOMS AND REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OF ONE EMPLOYEE NOT ANSI APPROVED AND ANOTHER STAFF THAT DIDN'T PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ANSI APPROVED ADEQUATE PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 20, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE MINI COOLER IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLER IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 13, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE MINI COOLER IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE CREVICES INSIDE OF THE OVENS, ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOPSINK/HOTWATER TANK STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE SHELVING UNIT, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR BEHIND THE BLUE CUBBIES, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE STAIRS IN THE PRE-SCHOOL ROOM, AND IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ONE OF THE CUBBIE UNITS NEAR THE PRESCHOOL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLER IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE MOP SINK AREA WITH A HOLE AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE SAID HOLE AND REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALLS.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 10, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 22, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 18, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR IN CLASSROOM.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREA AND CLASSROOMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN KIDS AND STAFF TOILET ROOMS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 22, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BOTH DOORS IN THE GYM LEADING TO THE PREP AREA WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 GAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GAPS TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 15, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TEACHERS TOILET ROOM (52.2F), CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM(52.7) AND HAND SINK(78.1) IN THE CLASSROOM NOT REACHING A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. A HAND WASHING MUST BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED FRUIT CUPS IN THE REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BOTH DOORS IN THE GYM LEADING TO THE PREP AREA WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 GAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GAPS TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA, TEACHER TOILET ROOM, AND CLASSROOM.THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE OF CRAWLING INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO CHLORINE SANITIZING TESTING DEVICES FOR THE BLEACH USED ON PREMISES. A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE TEACHER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 31, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Observed light under hood non-functional. Must repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 24, 2018 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
Observed outside refuse receptacle not rodent proof and properly maintained, garbage is overflowing and lids are in disrepair. Instructed person in charge to clean garbage area, obtain lids for rodent proof and maintain. Critical Violation 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 1981526 performed on 1-17-2017.REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND HANDLE(S) AT 3 COMARTMENT SINK. Must Maintain. Serious Violation 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Observed light under hood non-functional. Must repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 17, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM LOCKERS, AND FROM COILS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL CRACKS IN BASEBOARDS NEAR WASHROOM. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND HANDLE(S) AT 3 COMARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT 6 INCHES.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 31, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 23, 2016 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
OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND WITHIN POTS/PANS AND ON TOP OF CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELF ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE IN SAME AREA OF KITCHEN LOCATED OFF OF GYM ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS AT WALL ABOVE BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR OF. WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA, KEEP DRY.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPILLS BEHIND/BELOW PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 20, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST RECAULK VANITY TRIM AT HAND SINK IN STUDENTS (G) TOILETROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR & IN CLASSROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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 OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET IN STAFF BREAKROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES & DAMAGED TRIM AT DOOR IN SAME AREA,WATER DAMAGED CEILING & WALLS AT WINDOWS IN CLASSROOMS & HOLE IN WALL NEAR WINDOW IN SAME AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES & UPPER WALL TILE IN KITCHEN,DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT MOPSINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BREAK ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 19, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 2, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP,SOAP DISPENSOR OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND CHILDRENS TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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
FOUND 35 MICE DROPPING IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENTS. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LICENSE# 051-. NONE WAS FOUND ON THE RECIEPTS OR IN THE LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL THE CUBBIES, TOYS AND CHILDRENS FURNATURE. REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE WALKIN FREEZER AND CLEAN IT.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM AND IN THE FOOD AND DRY STORE ROOMS HAS DUST DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM AND STORE ROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO TO TOILET ROOMS.
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Serious
Critical
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.