University Of Chicago Charter School Donoghue
707 E 37TH ST, Chicago, IL 60653 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 66321
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 27, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ONE THE HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS 1st FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN WITH LOW PRESSURE AND THE TIMER ON SINK MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEASE 20 SECONDS. ALSO IN THE SAME AREA BOYS WASHROOM SINKS DONT STAY ON FOR 20 SECONDS. MUST MAKE AJUSTMENTS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 1, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND SOME FAUCETS NOT STAYING ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 20 SECONDS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST KNOBS WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TOILET PAPER ON THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER FROM CEILING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (INSIDE OF MANAGERS OFFICE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.
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Severity not stated
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May 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR CORNER OF KITCHEN (ACROSS FROM HANDSINK). MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET ON LEFT SIDE (OF 3 FAUCET UNIT) NOT WORKING IN GIRLS RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR (WEST SIDE OF BUILDING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (INSIDE KITCHEN OFFICE). MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT, AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND ALL 3 FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE CEILING IS PEELING AROUND THE VENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH BROWN STAINS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 27, 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 HANDWASHING SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES USE AT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 6, 2018 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
OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: THE FIRST AND MIDDLE FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN ARE LEAKING WHEN RUNNING WATER; REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCETS. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN; PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK. AN ODOR NOTED FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM OF THE PRE K CLASSROOM #125; ROD DRAIN TO ELIMINATE ODOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 16, 2017 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
REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING IN GIRLS FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE COLD WATER AT LEFT SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR WOMEN TEACHER WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLES ON RIGHT SINK AND REPAIR TIMED FAUCET(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATING FAUCET) ON RIGHT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 119. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT SINK IN MEN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 1, 2016 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
OBSERVED SOME SCRAPED PAINT WITH AN UNFINISHED AREA ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN; MUST FINISH CEILING; PAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT ONE SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; MUST RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE FIRST SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 14, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED WITH STUDENTS FOODS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATLY.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 16, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKETS AT ONE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ONE TWO DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE LUNCHROOM ARE LOOSE; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT BOTH UNTIS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (BOTH UNITS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AT THIS TIME).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SECTION OF CEILING IN KITCHEN HAS PEELING PAINT; MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT. AREA OF CEILING IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR HAS PEELING PAINT; MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR ONE TOILET IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR THAT IS NOT WORKING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 19, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS NEEDS TO BE INCREASED TO REMOVE ALL FOUL ODORS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER PRESSURE IN STUDENT BATHROOMS NEEDS TO BE INCREASED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 17, 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 REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR HALLWAYS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE MOP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR MOP CLOSET AT THE EAST END OF THE BUILDING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE THE MISSING VENT COVERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 17, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM DOORS ON 2ND FLOOR AND SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING BY VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AND OR REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICES IN BOYS, GIRLS, AND STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT UTILITY SINK HOSE ON 2ND FLOOR, REPAIR ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR AND TWO OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 10, 2011 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
FOUND 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND DRAIN FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. FLOOR AT WALL, CEILING, TOILETS, STALLS, AROUND WASHBOWLS, MEN AND WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. FLOOR AT WALL AND CEILING, UTILITY SINK CLOSET ON 1ST. FLOOR, AND AROUND UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE DRY STORAGE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR GASKET AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. REMOVE YELLOW STAINS FROM INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM INTERIOR OF SANITIZING COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS, INTERIOR OF COOLER IN LUNCHROOM TO REMOVE DEAD FRUIT FLIES, SHELVES/FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK, WINDOW LEDGES ON 2ND FLOOR, INTERIOR OF WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, UNDER AROUND TOILETS IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. FLOOR.
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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. PROVIDE FLOOR TILE FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN LUNCHROOM. CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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 CEILING AND WALLS IN BOYS, GIRLS, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. FLOOR, REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR, REMOVE STAINS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN BY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND BY VENTILATION HOOD. SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING BY VENTILATION HOOD. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE END CAPS AS NEEDED FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, LUNCH ROOM, AND SERVING LINE, AND KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AND OR REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICES IN BOYS, GIRLS, AND STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT UTILITY SINK HOSE ON 2ND FLOOR, REPAIR ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 14, 2010 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 NOT MAINTAINED, REPAIR ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT INCLUDING CORNERS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL HOLES CRACKS AND CREVICES ON WALLS, MAKING WALLS SMOOTHE AND EASY CLEANABLE, AND LIGHT IN COLOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR BROKEN WATER FOUNTAINS, TOILETS AND HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN CLOSETS ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SAME. ARTICLES 6 - 12 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 9, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.