Canvass
Mar 16, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Hamline Branch
1548 W 48th St
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 4, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR STAFF RESTROM PROVIDES WATER FOR ONLY APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS WHEN ACTIVATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAFF RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO PROVIDE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REQUIRING RE-ACTIVATION AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DEAD ADULT COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA(S), AND MONITOR FOR DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION 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 insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET MISSING BUTTON COVERS AND LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 16, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source