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Gallistel Language Academy

10347 S Ewing Ave

Last inspected Jan 8, 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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6 inspections

Canvass

Jan 8, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 30, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 27, 2025

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610363 ON 1-13-25:38-OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR IN PRE-K 111 ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PRE-K STORAGE AREA ETWEEN CLASSROOMS, UNDER HULA HOOPS, BUILDING BLOCKS, NEAR WATER HEATER, ETC, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND LEDGES BEHIND OVEN IN KITCHEN, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590224 0N 2-28-24:10-TIMED FAUCETS NOT OPERABLE IN PRE-K STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.55-OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND OPENINNS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER STAIRWELL NEAR EXIT DOORS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

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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, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 13, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (52.9F) AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PRE-K MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030)C)

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

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING INSIDE SPICE CABINETS, BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE/OFFICE AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN NORTH DINING AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND SHELVING UNITS AND NEAR OUTER EXIT DOOR IN PRE-K 111. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590224 ON 2-28-24:10-OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT OPERABLE IN PRE-K STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.51-OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER STAIRWELL NEAR EXIT DOORS BY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

In plain English

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, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 28, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT OPERABLE IN PRE-K STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN BOYS LOWER-LEVEL WASHROOM, HOT WATER FAUCET TURNED OFF, DOES NOT SHUT OFF WHEN IN USE AND LOOSE COLD-WATER FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM AT TOP OF STAIRWAY, LOW WATER PRESSURE, MIDDLE SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEFT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS WASHROOM 210, LOOSE FAUCET AND RIGHT SINK NOT SECURE TO WALL IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM.

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 PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER STAIRWELL NEAR EXIT DOORS BY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 23, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN BOYS LOWER-LEVEL WASHROOM, HOT WATER FAUCET TURNED OFF, DOES NOT SHUT OFF WHEN IN USE AND LOOSE COLD-WATER FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM AT TOP OF STAIRWAY, LOW WATER PRESSURE, MIDDLE SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEFT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS WASHROOM 210, LOOSE FAUCET AND RIGHT SINK NOT SECURE TO WALL IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL DUMPSTERS AND LIDS SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-020(B)

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER STAIRWELL NEAR EXIT DOORS BY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570330 ON 1-27-23:10-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT BOY'S 1ST & 3RD FL. SINK NOT OPERABLE AND ADJUST FAUCETS AT MOST SINKS IN TOILETROOMS. 36-: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS IN ALL PRE-K CLASSROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 53-OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN PRE-K ROOM 111 & 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 56-OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER ONE OF THE DOUBLE OVENS IN KITCHEN IF MORE THAN 75KW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

In plain English

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

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (77F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

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

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

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