OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS 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.
OBSERVED LITTER DEBRIS ON GROUND AND CONSTRUCTION BUILDING MATERIALS, BROKEN UNUSED EQUIPMENTS ETC STORED IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN SAID AREA, ENGINEER MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.
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.
OBSERVED WORNED-OUT, LOOSE WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ENGINEER IS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 17, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE CAFETERIA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FEEDING POINT FOR PEST.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 25, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE WAS 52.8°F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. TCS FOODS WERE SOTRED INSIDE, HOWEVER THEY WERE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, LABEL OBSERVED ON FOOD ITEMS WITH PREPARE DATE OF 08-25. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS IN COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE CAFETERIA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FEEDING POINT FOR PEST.
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.
OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH WASTE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLES ABOVE THE HEIGHT OF RECEPTACLE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASTE BELOW THE HEIGHT OF RECEPTACLE LIDS AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES COVERED AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE. THE SCHOOL ENGINEER RE-DISTRIBUTED WASTE BETWEEN OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES TO ALLOW FOR ALL LIDS TO BE CLOSED AT THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR WITH MAJOR CHIPPING OF METALLIC SURFACE AND BENDING AROUND WALL JUNCTURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD 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.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN AREA MISSING ADEQUATE BEARD RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR ADEQUATE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD PREPARATION AND HANDLING.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR HANDWASHING: 3RD FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM (90.0F), 1ST-2ND FLOOR STAIRWELL STAFF RESTROOM (77.5F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR HANDWASHING. THE SCHOOL ENGINEER ADJUSTED THE PLUMBING AT THE LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE; BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS REACHED 105.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED FAUCET PLUMBING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAKS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 13, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL AROUND HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 11, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE CLOSETS IN LUNCHROOM. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SIDE IN BETWEEN WALL AND OVEN IN KITCHEN IN STORAGE CLOSETS ALONG WALL IN LUNCHROOM AND BEHIND AND ON SIDE OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MOUSE ACTIVITY, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/11/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN SOUTHSIDE STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOY'S WASHROOM THIRD FLOOR(73.6F), BOY'S WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR(84.2F), GIRL'S WASHROOM THIRD FLOOR(62.1F), PRE-K ROOM SOUTHSIDE WASHROOM(68.3F) AND PRE-K CLASSROOM(88.2F). INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL AROUND HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED 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.