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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 4, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE GIRLS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM, 2ND FL HALLWAY AND THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FL JANITOR'S CLOSET HAS A LARGE HOLE IN IT IN THE MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT, PAINT THE AREA AND COVER HOLE IN THE JANITOR'S CLOSET. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. -
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 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 26, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE GIRLS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM, 2ND FL HALLWAY AND THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FL JANITOR'S CLOSET HAS A LARGE HOLE IN IT IN THE MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT, PAINT THE AREA AND COVER HOLE IN THE JANITOR'S CLOSET. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2611509, DATED 02/03/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -38. OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AND MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON LEFT DOOR AT ANNEX MAIN ENTRANCE AND LEFT SOUTH EXIT DOOR AT MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 3, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AND MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON LEFT DOOR AT ANNEX MAIN ENTRANCE, AND LEFT SOUTH EXIT DOOR AT MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 SINKS SLOWLY DRAINING IN ANNEX PRE-K ROOM. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN BUILDING SECOND FLOOR TEACHER STAFF LOUNGE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN MAIN BUILDING SECOND FLOOR STAFF LOUNGE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNITS AND HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR 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, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 24, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN ANNEX STAFF WASHROOM (58.6F), NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN BUILDING FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM, AND INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN BUILDING SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM (HOT WATER TRICKLING). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER(100-120F) AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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.
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AND MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON LEFT DOOR AT ANNEX MAIN ENTRANCE, AND LEFT SOUTH EXIT DOOR AT MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 SINKS SLOWLY DRAINING IN ANNEX PRE-K ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN MAIN BUILDING SECOND FLOOR STAFF LOUNGE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNITS AND HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR 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 Re-Inspection
Apr 22, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN ANNEX BUILDING-1ST FL.BOY'S & GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MAIN BUILDING-1ST & 2ND FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S 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.
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
4-301.14 : OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE OVEN MUST INSTALL 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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K 403 & PRE-K 102 SHELVING UNITS AND WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.
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, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 18, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K 403 & PRE-K 102 SHELVING UNITS AND WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY AND LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM OF MAIN BUILDING-1ST FL. BOY'S 91.6F.1ST FL. GIRL'S-92.3F,93.0F & 95.0F.ANNEX BUILDING-PRE-K 403-NO HOT NOR COLD RUNNUNG WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE OVEN MUST INSTALL 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.