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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Mar 12, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70.5F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE ALL GENDER TEACHER'S WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR NORTH AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. FACILITY ENGINEER CONTACTED A SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND NOW HANDWASHING SINK IS AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE AT 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER(S) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER TEACHER'S WASHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR NORTH AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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.
OBSERVED MOP(S) STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 14, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 11, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2611023 DATED JANUARY 24 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #48 REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER DRAINS IN ONE COMPARTMENT ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FILLS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 24, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER LEAVE FACILITY DURING INSPECTION. EMPLOYEES STATED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WENT TO STORE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REMAINS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED BAG OF RAW CHICKEN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO BOX OF PRE COOKED READY TO EAT PEPPERONI. RED LIQUID FROM BAG OF RAW CHICKEN OBSERVED LEAKING IN COOLER ON BOTTOM SHELF NEAR PEPPERONI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEPARATE CHICKEN AND TO SANITIZE AREA TO AVOID ANY CROSS CONTAMINATION. MANAGER REMOVED CHICKEN AND SANITIZED AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED MILK STORED IN PRE-K CLASSROOM #007 HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED 1/2 GALLON OF MILK ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOLER IN PREK CLASSROOM 007 WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 2 OF 3 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER IN KITCHEN. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED IN CURRENT USE TO WASH DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH LID JAMMED INSIDE. LID CANNOT BE MOVED AT THIS TIME AND THE DUMPSTER IS OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE HAVE TIGHT FITTING CLOSED LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 6, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 30, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 2 OF 3 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH HOT WATER REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 102 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND TO WASH DISHES ONLY IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER. MUST MAINTAIN ALL SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED LEAK FROM TOP OF TOILET WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR; OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLERS. 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.