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Tarkington

3330 W 71st St

Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 20, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR KITCHEN OFFICE WITH DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP AND 1/4 IN GAP ON SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

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

OBSERVED BOOKS STORED IN MILK CRATES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ITEMS IN CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 112. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 7, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS' TOILET ROOMS (1-3RD FLOOR) WITHOUT ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER. CURRENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.0F-60.0F IN GIRLS, 62.2F-70.5F IN BOYS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030. (HOT WATER IS OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN KITCHEN RESTROOMS).

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR KITCHEN OFFICE WITH DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP AND 1/4 IN GAP ON SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

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

OBSERVED BOOKS STORED IN MILK CRATES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ITEMS IN CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 112. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 15, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15: ATTACHED STOPPERS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, USING PLASTIC CUPS AS STOPPERS. INSTD TO REPAIR ATTACHED STOPPERS 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

6-501.19: WOMENS FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM IN LUNCHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING (LOCATED NEXT TO FOOD SERVICE LINE). INSTD TO HAVE DOOR SELF CLOSING 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114: NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (WASHER/DRYER) IN STORAGE ROOM IN LUNCHROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT 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, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 7, 2025

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

MISSING PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR SUCH EVENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. DISINFECTANT NEEDS TO EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS (3RD FLOOR WEST END) WITHOUT ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER. CURRENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.0F-60.0F IN GIRLS, 74.2F-74.5F IN BOYS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 30 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS OF FLOOR IN PRE K STORAGE ROOM 102; APPROX 10 DROPPINGS IN PRE-K STORAGE ROOM 106, 1 MICE DROPPING NOTED ON STORAGE ROLLING CART IN RM 112 AND APPRX 5 ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

ATTACHED STOPPERS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, USING PLASTIC CUPS AS STOPPERS. INSTD TO REPAIR ATTACHED STOPPERS 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

WOMENS FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM IN LUNCHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING (LOCATED NEXT TO FOOD SERVICE LINE). INSTD TO HAVE DOOR SELF CLOSING 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN ROOM 121. NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (WASHER/DRYER) IN STORAGE ROOM IN LUNCHROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

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, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 30, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MISSING EXTERIOR KICK PLATE/BOTTOM DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLER EXPOSING INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO SMOOTH, NON POROUS 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 23, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MISSING EXTERIOR KICK PLATE/BOTTOM DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLER EXPOSING INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO SMOOTH, NON POROUS 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNERS, ALONG WALL BASES AND ON SOME STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOLLOWING PREK/K STORAGE CLOSETS: 106, 112, 114, 119. OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR LUNCHROOM. EXTREME CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 121 , UNABLE TO ACCESS AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN STORAGE ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source

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