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Smith, Wendell

744 E 103rd St (10300s)

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

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass

Sep 14, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

FOUND DOOR #10 WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND ITS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FOUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WOMEN'S STAFF DOOR IN THE PREP AREA STUCK AND HARD TO OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX 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 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

FOUND DOOR #10 WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND ITS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FOUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WOMEN'S STAFF DOOR IN THE PREP AREA STUCK AND HARD TO OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX 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

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

Canvass

Sep 22, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS, AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR #10 THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW WITH GARBAGE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER COMPANY ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE GARBAGE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WERE MAINTAINED AND THE LIDS WERE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

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, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 2, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN STAFF, STUDENT AND PRE-K WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

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, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 23, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH CARDBOARD BOXES, AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS ON DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN STAFF, STUDENT AND PRE-K WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

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, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 24, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2023 · Original Source

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