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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Jan 13, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
WALLS AND CEILING IN STORAGE AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PAINT SCRAPPED TO REMOVE ALL PAINT CHIPS.
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, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 3, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE BUILDING IN THE AUDITORIUM. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET AND VARIOUS AREAS OF PRESCHOOL ROOMS 110 & 112. ALSO OBSERVED WERE ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PIPES LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 17, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS OUT OF ORDER IN THE BOY'S 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE STAIRWELL AND WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNEVEN SURFACES AND MULTIPLE HOLES BY THE STAIRWELL LOCATED BY THE STOVE TOP, AND UNEVEN SURFACES AND HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENTS AND ONE-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASY TO CLEAN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 10, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED IN THE 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
6-202.15 OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOORS #7 AND #8 WITH A 1/4 TO 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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.
5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS OUT OF ORDER IN THE BOY'S 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
5-402.13 OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE ANNEX SCHOOL UNIT OUT OF ORDER. PER THE ENGINEER, TOILET ROOMS WERE BEING ROTTED DUE TO SEWAGE BACKUP. INSTRUCTED TO CONVEY SEWAGE AT ALL TIMES PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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.
5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING ON BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND THE RECYCLING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED NEVER TO ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE STAIRWELL AND WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNEVEN SURFACES AND MULTIPLE HOLES BY THE STAIRWELL LOCATED BY THE STOVE TOP, AND UNEVEN SURFACES AND HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENTS AND ONE-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. OBSERVED LOWER SHELVES WITH DEBRIS ACROSS THE FOOD SERVING AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.