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Kelly High School

Name: Kelly High School
Address: 4136 S California (2800w), Chicago, IL

4136 S California (2800w)

Last inspected Sep 29, 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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5 inspections

Canvass

Sep 29, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SMALL DEAD MOUSE IN DRY STORAGE/LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN LARGE PREP AREA WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 1, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 24, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FROZEN BAG OF LIQUID EGGS IN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY THAWING. MUST THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN REFRIGERATOR. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBSE AND IN CORNERS, AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN TEACHER LOUNGE NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AREAS WITH ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

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More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

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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, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 1, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-204.11: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT SERVICE LINES. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. 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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN CONTAINER UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15: PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 23, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE IN BREAK ROOM/STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO FOOD SERVICE LINES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN CONTAINER UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

HOT WATER OVER MAXIMUM ALLOWED AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 128.0F (COLD WATER FAUCET IN DISREPAIR, UNABLE TO OBTAIN COLD WATER). INSTD TO REPAIR FAUCET AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER BETWEEN 100F-120F. 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.