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Little Village High School

3120-3126 S Kostner

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 5, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 26, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (44.2F-75.3F) AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN GIRLS' AND BOYS' WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER PREP TABLES AND HOLDING UNITS IN SERVING AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND COOLERS AND HOLDING UNITS IN SERVING AREA, ON FLOOR AROUND PIPES UNDER ELECTRICAL PANEL IN HALLWAY NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOMS AND AROUND VENDING MACHINES IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 16, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 13, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

DURING INSPECTION, FOUND 2ND FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM 1 OUT 5 URINALS WERE INOPERABLE AND COVERED WITH GARBAGE BAG; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

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, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 6, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION: SERVING AREA BEHIND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED IN MAIN PREP, UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR BULK CONTAINERS, IN DISH ROOM SCATTERED ON COUNTERTOP/ UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN DRY STORAGE UNDER SHEVLING UNITS AND 1ST FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM OUTSIDE CAFETERIA ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

DURING INSPECTION, FOUND 2ND FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM 1 OUT 5 URINALS WERE INOPERABLE AND COVERED WITH GARBAGE BAG; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

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, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source

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