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Catalyst Elementary Circle Rock

Name: Catalyst Elementary Circle Rock
Address: 5600 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL

5600 W Washington Blvd

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass

May 5, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN CAFETERIA STAFF WASHROOM. HANDWASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

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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.

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILINGS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 5, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON DOOR FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF CORROSION AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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, May 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 2, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED BACK DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP CAFETERIA AND STORAGE SPACES NEED CLEANING. NOTED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE ORGANIC BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BUILT-UP DEBRIS, CLEAN 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, May 2, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 25, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP CAFETERIA AND STORAGE SPACES NEED CLEANING. NOTED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE ORGANIC BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BUILT-UP DEBRIS, CLEAN 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

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE CAFETERIA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL AND ALONGSIDE COVERED MIXE IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2575153 ON MAY 1, 2023. THE VIOLATION STATES, "OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF ADULT UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.