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Washington High School

3535 E 114th St

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6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 25, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A WATER LEAK ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 11, 2026

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE CONDESER MOTORS IN THE CLOSET, AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHEVLES IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. 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
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-305.14 OBSERVED A WATER LEAK (FROM THE CONDENSER) ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNPACKAGED FOODS (A TRAY OF PIZZA) STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE LEAK AND DRIPPING ONTO THE UNPACKAGED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID TRAYS OF FOOD AND NEVER STORE ANY FOODS (PACKAGED OR UNPACKAGED) UNDER ACTIVE LEAKS. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING AS WELL. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. ABOUT 8 LBS OF UNCOOKED PIZZA DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED A WATER LEAK ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS (APPLES AND ORANGES) ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SMALLER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO REMOVE ANY FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER FROM THE WATER LEAK ON THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CONDENSER MOTORS IN THE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE CONDESER MOTORS IN THE CLOSET, AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHEVLES IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. 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
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.14 OBSERVED A WATER LEAK (FROM THE CONDENSER) ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNPACKAGED FOODS (A TRAY OF PIZZA) STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE LEAK AND DRIPPING ONTO THE UNPACKAGED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID TRAYS OF FOOD AND NEVER STORE ANY FOODS (PACKAGED OR UNPACKAGED) UNDER ACTIVE LEAKS. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING AS WELL. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. ABOUT 8 LBS OF UNCOOKED PIZZA DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED A WATER LEAK ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS (APPLES AND ORANGES) ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SMALLER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO REMOVE ANY FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER FROM THE WATER LEAK ON THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CONDENSER MOTORS IN THE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 11, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 24, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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

LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 11, 2025

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

ALL CABINETS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS IN SERVING LINES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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 APPROX 75-100 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN DINING AREA BEHIND THE VENDING MACHINES, SERVING LINE CABINETS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND REAR POT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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

LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OPEN AND GARBAGE EXPOSED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B 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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING, WALLS BY ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 26, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN STAFF FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINIOUSLY 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
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM IN MOBILE UNIT. OBSERVED MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM. OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN MEN LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 26, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 19, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SOAP IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. 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

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINETS UNDER COLD HOLDING UNITS AND SHELVES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNITS, ON FLOOR BEHIND VENDING MACHINE IN SERVING AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BHEIND VENDING MACHINES IN LUNCHROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTENSIL STORAGE AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, ON FLOOR, WINDOW LEDGES, AND ROLLING CART IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN MEN LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM IN MOBILE UNIT. OBSERVED MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM. OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 19, 2024 · Original Source

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