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Neal F. Simeon High School

8147 S Vincennes (448w)

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

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass

Jan 14, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ORGANIC DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AND BREEDING PLACE 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 24, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING GYM BOY'S & GIRL'S.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. STAFF (NORTH),SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S (NORTH) & 3RD FL. GIRL'S.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 6, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING GYM BOY'S & GIRL'S.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. STAFF (NORTH),SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S (NORTH) & 3RD FL. GIRL'S.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR WORN DOOR GASKET AND TAPE ON 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 problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589635 2/15/24 NOT CORRECTED-#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN LUNCHROOM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 30, 2025

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN-ON FLOOR BEHIND SHOVEL,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN CORNER,NEXT TO BAIT BOX BEHIND KITCHEN DOOR.MOPSINK CLOSET-ON TOP OF BOXES AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT.UNUSED DISH MACHINE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER CRATE,SCATTERED UNDERNEATH UNUSED DISH MACHINE AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE RACK.LUNCH ROOM-INSIDE OF (EAST)BROKEN WINDOW SILL MIXED IN WITH GNAWED CANDY PAPER.LOCKER ROOM- ON FLOOR UNDER LOCKERS AND IN BETWEEN BROOMS IN SAME AREA.CULINARY ARTS ROOM-ON TABLE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE,IN WINDOW SILLS,ON LEDGE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT & STORAGE CABINET,KETTLE LEDGE,TABLE SETTING AREA-ON FLOOR AND ON BOOK SHELF,ON FLOOR NEXT TO & IN BETWEEN WASH MACHINE & DRYER.UTENSIL STORAGE ROOM-UNDER,AROUND AND NEXT TO ALL STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/30/25.(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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR LOWER TRIM WALK IN FREEZER & WORN DOOR GASKET AND TAPE ON 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 problems
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT THE PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN CULINARY ARTS ROOM 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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CULINARY ARTS ROOM-LOWER CABINETS.KITCHEN-WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS IN LUNCH ROOM.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN 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 problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589635 2/15/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS SUCH AS 1ST FL. GIRL'S & BOY'S SOUTH,1ST FL. GIRL'S POOL SIDE,125-UNISEX,2ND FL. GIRL'S NORTH,2ND FL. GIRL'S & BOY'S SOUTH MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#10-5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL GIRL'S POOL SIDE TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR ADDITIONAL SINK THAT'S IN POOR REPAIR.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF KITCHEN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN LUNCHROOM,BROKEN WINDOW SILLS IN LUNCHROOM,MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 15, 2024

Pass

7 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS SUCH AS 1ST FL. GIRL'S & BOY'S SOUTH,1ST FL. GIRL'S POOL SIDE,125-UNISEX,2ND FL. GIRL'S NORTH,2ND FL. GIRL'S & BOY'S SOUTH MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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 A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF KITCHEN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE TABLES IN LUNCHROOM.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HAND SINK AND TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF MEN'S.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN LUNCHROOM,BROKEN WINDOW SILLS IN LUNCHROOM,MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN & DRY FOOD STORAGE,LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN LUNCHROOM.

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 15, 2024 · Original Source

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