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Esmond

1865 W Montvale (11334s)

Last inspected Apr 30, 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

Apr 30, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOT/COLD FAUCETS ON THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM (BY THE MAIN OFFICE) VERY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

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

FOUND THE EXIT DOOR BY THE ART ROOM/SECURITY DESK WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. TOWELS ARE STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, FAUCETS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FOUND THE CEILING/WALL IN THE 1ST FL GIRL'S TOILET ROOM (BY THE MAIN ENTRANCE/OFFICE) CHIPPED AND WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT CEILING/WALLS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

FOUND THE 1ST FL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLOWN BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 23, 2026

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOT/COLD FAUCETS ON THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM (BY THE MAIN OFFICE) VERY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

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

FOUND THE EXIT DOOR BY THE ART ROOM/SECURITY DESK WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. TOWELS ARE STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, FAUCETS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER. HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO BE TURNED OFF BY USING THE FAUCET (IT'S TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH). INSTRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CEILING/WALL IN THE 1ST FL GIRL'S TOILET ROOM (BY THE MAIN ENTRANCE/OFFICE) CHIPPED AND WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT CEILING/WALLS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

FOUND THE 1ST FL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLOWN BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 21, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

LEAK IN UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. LEAK HAS WATER POOLING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT LEAK 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 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

GREASE TRAP NOT PROPERLY SEALED. ODOR COMING FROM UNIT AND CHILDREN STEP ON THE COVER TRYING TO MAKE IT MOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO SECURE COVER.

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

FLOOR TILES IN REAR OFFICE AREA HAVE WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH. WHEN YOU STEP ON TILES WASTEWATER IS COMING UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 5, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS ARE LEAVING A BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED 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

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

HANDWASHING SINK LEFT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SLOW WATER FLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source

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