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Vanderpoel Magnet

9510 S Prospect (1700w)

Last inspected Apr 16, 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

Apr 16, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL BOYS' TOILET ROOM HOT WATER DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET SO THAT IT STAYS ON AT MINIMUM 15 SECONDS FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH, MAKING THE DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK 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

OBSERVED THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 16, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 14, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

SEE VIOLATION #59

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.

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notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

VIOLATION #54 NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 7, 2025, REP#2615206 #54 OUTSIDE RECEPTICLES IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, UNABLE TO BE CLOSED IN A TIGHT-FITTING MANOR. OBSERVED CANS AT THIS TIME OPEN WITH GARBAGE OUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING TOPS AND CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

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

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 7, 2025

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OUTSIDE RECEPTICLES IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, UNABLE TO BE CLOSED IN A TIGHT-FITTING MANOR. OBSERVED CANS AT THIS TIME OPEN WITH GARBAGE OUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING TOPS AND CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 15, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2024 · Original Source

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