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Epiphany Elementary School

4223 W 25th St

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Mar 4, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

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 4, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 19, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE GYM EQUIPMENT IS STORED NEAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 19, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 17, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13 NOTED WALL BASE DETACHED IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND OVEN AND ALONGSIDE COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH

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 17, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 15, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DAIRY, MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13 NOTED WALL BASE DETACHED IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND OVEN AND ALONSIDE COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH

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

8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594204 ON MAY 8, 2024, AS WELL AS GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM BINS IN RAR OF SCHOOL DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. 54)OBSERVED THAT THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA WAS NOT MAINTAINED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AND NO COMMERCIAL RECEPTACLE WAS IN PLACE FOR TRASH REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

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

Canvass

May 8, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIAARHEA CLEAN UP KIT MISSING SUPPLIES (EYEWEAR, MASK, ETC.) DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE KIT FOR RESPONDING TO INCIDENTS THAT MIGHT OCCUR ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

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notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA NOT MAINTAINED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO COMMERCIAL RECEPTACLE IN PLACE FOR TRASH REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-020 (b). 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.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED WALL BASE DETACHED IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND OVEN AND ALONSIDE COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH.

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 8, 2024 · Original Source

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