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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Oct 22, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM KITCHEN CEILING.
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, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 12, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 25, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
Violation Codes: 5-202.12 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOY'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM-80.6F.1ST FL. STAFF-71.6F.3RD FL. STAFF(TITLE 1)-NO HOT RUNNING WATER.3RD FL. STAFF LOUNGE TOILET ROOM 74.7F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 2- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM BOTH PRE- K ROOM SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES.MUST DEFROST GLASS FREEZER.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL TILES IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.MUST SEAL GAPS IN BETWEEN WALL AND DOOR TRIMS 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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.
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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.
5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 11, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AT 70.9F.BOY'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM-80.6F.1ST FL. STAFF-71.6F.3RD FL. STAFF(TITLE 1)-NO HOT RUNNING WATER.3RD FL. STAFF LOUNGE TOILET ROOM 74.7F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 2- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM BOTH PRE- K ROOM SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES.MUST DEFROST GLASS FREEZER.
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 MISSING AND LOOSE WALL TILES IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.MUST SEAL GAPS IN BETWEEN WALL AND DOOR TRIMS 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.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 12, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND 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.
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE 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 PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.