Canvass
May 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Uplift Community At Arai
900 W Wilson Ave
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
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4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Mar 5, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 27, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (COLD) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE SERVING LINE (ACROSS THE KITCHEN).
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 problemsnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WASTEWATER OVERFLOWING FROM THE TOP/SIDE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (MANAGER SLOWLY RELEASING WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO PREVENT WASTE WATER TO OVERFLOW FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE BOX). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 18, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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 insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE OF ALL MICROWAVE OVENS IN CAFETERIA DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND ELIMINATE RUST FROM TOP COVER OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
MAINTAIN AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF DRIED LEAVES UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE COMPACTOR IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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 issuesnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source