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Michael Byrne Elementary

5329 S Oak Park Ave

Last inspected Sep 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 14, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WALL IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM OFFICE WITH DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA OF WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WALL IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM OFFICE WITH DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA OF WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 3, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF CORNDOGS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. CORNDOGS RANGING FROM 120F-122F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

HOT HOLDING UNIT IN USE IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 115F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE, AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

MISSING RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASH SINKS AT SERVICE LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES FOR DISCARDING OF PAPER TOWELS 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 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 13, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTER ON WALLS OF SECOND FLOOR TEACHER'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

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