6-202.14 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 29, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL INCLUDING DISHROOM AND MOP CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, CLASSROOMS AND CLOSETS THROUGHOUT 1ST-3RD FLOORS. APPROX. 290 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF ROOM 125A (DISHROOM), 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE MOP CLOSET BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE CLOSET IN ROOM 123, 50 DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET OF ROOM 122, 20 DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET OF ROOM 128, 15 DROPPINGS ALONG THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES OF ROOM 104, 50 DROPPINGS IN THE SINK CABINET OF ROOM 302, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF ROOM 209, 5 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF ROOM 208, 20 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND CONDUIT LEDGES ALONG THE BACK WALL OF ROOM 204, 20 DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET AND 20 DROPPINGS IN THE METAL STORAGE CABINET IN ROOM 206B, AND 30 DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET AND BEHIND THE VENTILATION SCREEN IN ROOM 210. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. 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.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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.
REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE CLOSETS AND CABINETS IN THE FOLLOWING ROOMS: ROOM 302 SINK CABINET, ROOM 210 CLOSET, ROOM 122, ROOM 128 AND ROOM 123 CLOSET.
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.
: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN KITCHEN, SERVICE LINE AND THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED DISH ROOM BEING USED FOR STORAGE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO CLEAN AND MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 24, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE COOKS LINE. 20 TO 30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS AND UNDER THE HAND SINK THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED DISH ROOM THAT IS BEING USED FOR STORAGE. RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT NOTED DROPPINGS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN KITCHEN, SERVICE LINE AND THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED DISH ROOM BEING USED FOR STORAGE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO CLEAN AND MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY.
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.
NOTED DEBRIS AND UNUSED METAL EQUIPMENT PARTS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 3, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED OBSTRUCTION IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA WHILE FOOD BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CART AND MAINTAIN A CLEAR PATH FOR EASY ACCESS TO SINK.
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.
NOTED CLUTTERED DISHROOM USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AND ELEVATE BOXES A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND ON A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SHELF.
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.
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS NOT IN USE, STORED ON TOP OF SINK NEXT TO SANITIZING BUCKET AND SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE INSIDE OF BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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.