Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 30, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Murray
5335 S Kenwood (1332e)
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 20, 2026
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO EXCESSIVE TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 26, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 18, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVIY (MICE) IN ROOM #108 AND IN THE LUNCH ROOM: NOTED 30 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, ALSO ON SHELVING. NOTED 10 DROPPINGS SCATTERD IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #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 insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDER SERVING LINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE TEACHER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOLES BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE KINDERGARTEN ROOM #108. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND/OR REPAIR LIGHT.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 21, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FAUCET TIMER ON THE HAND SINK IN THE KIDS WASHROOM (108) IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS.
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
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KINDERGARTEN WASHROOM (ROOM 104). MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMALL GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN THE KIDS (GIRL) WASHROOM AND IN THE TEACHER UNISEX WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WASTE AND DEBRIS AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 21, 2024 · Original Source