Kershaw Elementary
6450 S Lowe (632W), Chicago, IL 60621 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 23991
- 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 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 28, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN MALE STAFF RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAIN WEARING WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CAN OPENER WITH RUST ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
VENTS IN THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CHIPPED PAINT AROUND THE VENT IN THE STORAGE/MANAGER'S OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT SURFACE TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING ABOVE THE MILK REACH IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT THAT AREA AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM 100 WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND TRASH BAGS IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTURCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 31, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 12, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE BOYS 1st FLOOR WASH ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 5, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE BOYS 1st FLOOR WASH ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THEY MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN THE TEACHER/EMPLOYEE WASH ROOMS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN/BENT). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE OFFICE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 16, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 9, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 5LBS. COOKED HARD BOILED EGGS RANGING FROM 54.9F-55.0F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5LBS. $3.30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE COUNTER ,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE CABINET & ROLLING CART.OFFICE AREA-ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND DESK & STORAGE SHELVES,LOCKER AND SAFE. PRE-K ROOM 102-ON FLOOR NEXT TO CABINET & PRE- K ROOM 100- BEHIND GARBAGE CAN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/9/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN STAFF LOUNGE (1ST) TOILET ROOM.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS BROKEN AND MIDDLE ONE PUSHED INSIDE OF DUMPSTER. ALSO DEBRIS AND DISCARDED FURNITURE ON GROUND IN CORRAL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS ON DUMPSTER TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND REMOVE DEBRIS AND ARTICLES FROM GROUND AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN LUNCH ROOM OUTSIDE OF OFFICE SPACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE- K ROOM 102.
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
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Mar 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE GIRLS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AT LEAST 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 10, 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 loose/damaged baseboard coving in the corner of the dry storage room. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed damaged floor tiles around grease trap under 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed hole in the ceiling in rear hallway behind kitchen, across from refrigerator. Observed damaged or missing ceiling tiles in kitchen above 3 compartment sink. Must repair all opening in ceilings to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed loose faucet at the 2nd sink from the left, in the boys 2nd floor restroom. Must repair and maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKY IN PRE- K WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 21, 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
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS IN UTILITY CLOSETS OF DEBRIS AND LITTER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN BOTH UTILITY CLOSETS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 16, 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
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED THE FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE OVEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 12, 2014 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
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FAN ROOM/STORE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, BOOK STORE ROOM 2ND FLOOR,FOOD STORE ROOM AND IN DINING ROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE 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 HOLE IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN ELECTRICAL ROOM(2ND FLOOR), SEAL CRACK IN CORNER OF WASHROOM WALL IN KITCHEN AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN UTILITY/MOP SINK CLOSETS. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BOOK/ SUPPLY ROOM220 AND FAN ROOM 2ND FLOOR HAS CLUTTER ALL OVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 22, 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
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, IN MG R'S OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM, IN DINING ROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN ELECTRICAL ROOM(2ND FLOOR), SEAL CRACK IN CORNER OF WASHROOM WALL IN KITCHEN AREA. SEAL OPENING (RE-GROUT)ABOVE TOILET IN HANDICAP STALL WHERE AUTOMATIC FLUSHING PANEL IS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS. CLEAN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN'S WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ELECTRICAL ROOM(2ND FLOOR), ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, SERVICING AND INSPECTING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 5, 2012 Canvass · 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
MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CABINET IN PREP AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 10, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND COUNTERTOP NOT WIPED DOWN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BOILER AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 27, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.FOUND LARGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SUGAR, FLOUR,BEANS ECT. CONTAINERS.
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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.CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA KITCHEN HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. BOOK AND SUPPLY ROOM HAS CLUTTER ALL OVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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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.