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Avondale-Logandale School

Name: Avondale-Logandale School
Address: 2945 N Sawyer St, Chicago, IL

2945 N Sawyer St

Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 16, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

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 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.

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

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 9, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

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

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

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 10, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 23, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source