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Gwendolyn Brooks Prep

250 E 111th St (1100s)

Last inspected Apr 7, 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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3 inspections

Canvass

Apr 7, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DOORS WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH, MAKING THE DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED THE MIDDLE DOOR OF #1; DOOR #28 (LEFT MIDDLE); AND ALL OF DOOR #38. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF ALL DOORS 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

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH STAINS, DIRT AND DUST. ALSO, THE VENTS IN THE GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA HAS A BUILD UP OF DIRT/DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 11, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PAPER TRASH OVERFLOWING ONTO FLOOR IN MEN LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. INSTUCTED MANAGER 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 19, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 50 -1/2 PINTS MILK AT 45.3F INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER AT SERVING LINE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER ,MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 50LBS.$14.76.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHIPPING PAINT ON FLOORING IN KITCHEN AND SERVING LINE,DAMAGED FLOORING IN LUNCH ROOM AND THRESHOLD AT ENTRY TO SERVING LINE & LUNCHROOM.DAMAGED WALL AT X IN LUNCHROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

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 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING FAUCETS TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL. MAIN BOY'S,1ST FL. 108A,1ST FL. 102,2ND FL. 217A,2ND FL. 210,2ND FL. 222A & 222B,3RD FL. 322A & 322B,3RD FL. 306 AND 4TH FL 403A.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR CLOSING ON WALL HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN 1ST FL. 108A, &306 TOILET ROOMS.

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, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source

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