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Mcnair

Name: Mcnair
Address: 4820 W Walton St., Chicago, IL

4820 W Walton St.

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Feb 9, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK WITH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 122.2F-125.4F.THE WATER TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE USERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN SAID WASHROOM MUST BE BETWEEN 100F-120F. (ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK AT FAR RIGHT SIDE REACHING 88.0F IN GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED AT EAST HALLWAY 1ST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE TO 100.0F.THE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID WASHROOM WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS 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, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 21, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN JANITOR'S CLOSET AT THE BOYS WASHROOM NEAR THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

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 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 14, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN JANITOR'S CLOSET AT THE BOYS WASHROOM NEAR THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

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 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 24, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CLASSROOM STORAGE CLOSETS TO BE CLUTTERED WITH CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT AND INACCESSIBLE FOR THE ROUTINE MONITORING OF PEST HARBORAGE: ROOM 126, ROOM 112. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO CLASSROOM OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSETS FREE FROM CLUTTER TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE MONITORING OF PEST ABATEMENT TRAPS.

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, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 13, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 OLD RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE KITCHEN AREA: 20 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BENEATH SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET, 10 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR SINGLE-SERVICE STORAGE AREA (NEAR SHUTTER DOOR). ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF EQUIPMENT STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSROOMS: 10 DROPPINGS IN ROOM 130, 10 DROPPINGS IN ROOM 112, 10 DROPPINGS IN ROOM 106, AND 20 DROPPINGS IN ROOM 102. ALL DROPPINGS IN FACILITY IN NON-FOOD PREP AREAS WITH NO PEST ACTIVITY IN FOOD HANDLING AREAS OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREAS FREE OF EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL PEST ABATEMENT SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source