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Webster, Hansberry

Name: Webster, Hansberry
Address: 4055 W Arthington (900s), Chicago, IL

4055 W Arthington (900s)

Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 11, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AND MISSING HANDLES ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN GIRLS' AND BOYS' WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

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

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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

5-205.15 OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AND MISSING HANDLES ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN GIRLS' AND BOYS' WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

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

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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

Sep 2, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (72.5F-74.1F) AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K, WEST GIRLS, BOYS AND STAFF WASHROOMS. OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR WEST GIRLS, BOYS AND STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100-120F WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 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.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, ON CARDBOARD BOXES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DINING AREA NEAR RADIATORS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PRE-K STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL ANEXTERMINATOR 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AND MISSING HANDLES ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN GIRLS' AND BOYS' WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

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 ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2622693 ON 8-22-25:38-OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.51- OBSERVED THE HOT WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH LOW PRESSURE. MUST INCREASE TO MAINTAIN PROPER HAND WASHING.53-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.55- OBSERVED THE AIR VENTS IN THE PREP AREA VERY DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 22, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH LOW PRESSURE. MUST INCREASE TO MAINTAIN PROPER HAND WASHING.

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

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 THE AIR VENTS IN THE PREP AREA VERY DUSTY. MUST 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, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 18, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 2 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH AIR CONDITIONER UNIT IN CAFETERIA AREA AND 1 DEAD COCKROACH BENEATH SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL DEAD INSECTS DECAYED WITH NO OTHER EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FOUND AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION OF DEAD PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL: HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AT 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOMS (CLOGGED AERATOR ATTACHMENT), 2ND FLOOR STAFF RESTROOM HOT WATER DIAL (UNABLE TO TURN COMPLETELY FOR FULL WATER PRESSURE), KITCHEN AREA STAFF RESTROOM (CLOGGED AERATOR). ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FUNCTIONAL WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER SUPPLY AND ADEQUATE PRESSURE FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LISTED FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD 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 18, 2024 · Original Source