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Arnold Mireles School

9000 S Exchange

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

Canvass

May 13, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND NOT TURNING ON PROPERLY ON THE HANDWASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND DEAD INSECTS ON THE WINDOW LEDGE IN PRE-K ROOM 118. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 3, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 11, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOYS FIRST(115), SECOND((215), AND THIRD(301) FLOOR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN CLOSET 120 AND UNDER DESK IN WASHROOM 120, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED NEAR REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT MIDDLE SINK AND NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT AND LEFT SINKS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX AND GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR 118. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN 120 CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND STORE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 15, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 8, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THIRD FLOOR GIRLS AND STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590540 ON 3-6-24, REPORT #2580132 ON 2-27-24:60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574392 ON 4-17-23:53-MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN ALL GIRL'S, 1ST & 2ND FL. UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 6, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE (58.2F) AND GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM (79.5F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THIRD FLOOR GIRLS AND STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM SERVING LINE NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNER OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2580132 ON 2-27-24:60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574392 ON 4-17-23:53-MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN ALL GIRL'S, 1ST & 2ND FL. UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 27, 2024

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM 118 (80.3F), WASHROOM 120 (80.5F), BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROON NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE (44.1F)GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE (66.7F), GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 218(67.7F), STAFF SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 218 (79.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN LUNCHROOM NEAR TWO-DOOR COOLER, ON ROLLING CART UNDER REFRIGERATOR AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FACULTY DINING/STORAGE L-10, ON FLOOR ALONG CABINET IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE CLOSET IN PRE-K ROOM 118, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR RADIATOR AND INSIDE CLOSET IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM 120. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVE LOOSE FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THIRD FLOOR GIRLS AND STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN GYM AND LUNCHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTIAN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574392 ON 4-17-23:53-MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN ALL GIRL'S , 1ST & 2ND FL. UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source

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