Canvass
Apr 21, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 21, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Northside College Prep.
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Feb 26, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 8, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
Observed janitor storage rooms on 3 floor to have paper towels and other boxes stored on the floor. Instructed manager to provide shelves to elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor.
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
Observed a total of 4 hand sinks present in boys bathroom on the north end of the first floor. Two out of the four was observed to not have running water. Instructed manager to maintain running hot and cold water in all hand sinks, and to repair the one nonfunctional hand sink. Corrected on site at time of inspection. Priority violation.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
Observed dust build up on vents in the main prep area of kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain areas free of dust.
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, Apr 8, 2024 · Original Source