Canvass
May 1, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 1, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Mary E. Courtenay Language Arts Center
4420 N Beacon St
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Feb 14, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STEAMER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING STOVE IN THE KITCHEN.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (CONTINUOUSLY) LEAKY FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 20, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON STANDING TWO DOOR COOLER IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE TO MAINTAIN 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE PRESENT ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGULARLY CLEAN AND KEEP AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF FOOD RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON PREMISES.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH MISSING LID IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source