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Gillespie

9301 S State St

Last inspected Oct 7, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 7, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT LEFT SINK GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR EXIT #1, RIGHT SINK BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN OFFICE. 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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF RIGHT DOOR AT EXIT #2 AND BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF EXIT DOOR #5. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 2, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT LEFT SINK GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR EXIT #1, RIGHT SINK BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN OFFICE. 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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF RIGHT DOOR AT EXIT #2 AND BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF EXIT DOOR #5. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS 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 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2624165 ON 9-22-25: 38-OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, INSIDE RADIATOR IN TEACHER LOUNGE, UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE, ON FLOOR IN CUSTODIAL STORAGE IN REAR LUNCHROOM AREA, ALONG WALLS AND INSIDE OUTER FLOOR LEDGES IN LUNCHROOM, ALONG WALLS UNDER DRAINBORD IN KITCHEN AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 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, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 22, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT LEFT SINK GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR EXIT #1, RIGHT SINK BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN OFFICE. 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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN TEACHER LOUNGE, CHEMICAL STORAGE, CUSTODIAL STORAGE IN REAR LUNCHROOM AREA, ALONG WALLS IN LUNCHROOM, ALONG WALLS UNDER DRAINBORD IN KITCHEN AND SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. 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 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 17, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

THE DOORS ACROSS FROM THE 1ST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE SCREEN IN THE WINDOWS LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA HAS HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SCREEN OR CLOSE WINDOWS. MAINTAIN SAME. -PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE OFFICE AND STAFF'S TOILET ROOM (LOCATED IN THE OFFICE). INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT. MUST 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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE 1ST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -THE COLD WATER PRESSURE ON THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE GIRL'S 1ST FL TOILET ROOM IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE OF THE COLD WATER. -THE HOT WATER FAUCET ON THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE SAME GIRL'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO OPEN THE FAUCET UP SO IT STAYS ON FOR AT MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS. -THE COLD WATER FAUCET ON THE STAFF'S WASHBOWL IS HARD TO TURN ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

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, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source

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