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Latin School Of Chicago, Middle School

Name: Latin School Of Chicago, Middle School
Address: 59 W North Blvd, Chicago, IL

59 W North Blvd

Last inspected Jan 14, 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

Jan 14, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVING AT THE PREP TABLE AT THE END OF THE SERVICE LINE WHERE THE FARFAIT STATION IS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED 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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT STOPPER AREA...ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE WALL PANEL LOCATED AT CHEMICAL ROOM COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE THE AREA AROUND THE A/C VENTS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 3, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELF ON ONE OF THE SHELVING UNITS LEFT WALL IN THE WALK IN STORAGE AREA LOWER THAN SIX INCHES. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SIX INCHES OR HIGHER.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND OR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS.. BEHIND THE PIZZA OVENS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA, THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD CART STORAGE AREA AND THE CAFETERIA ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

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, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 28, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 84.2-85.5F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/31/2024 OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 102.2-103.3F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) 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.

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NON WORKING WASH GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. WASH GAUGE READ 146F. INSTRUCTED WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES THAT INDICATE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER (A)IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK AND (B)AS THE WATER ENTERS THE HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MANIFOLD OR IN THE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION TANK. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/31/2024 OBSERVED WASH GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT READING 164F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE(NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE 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, May 28, 2024 · Original Source