Hedges was last inspected on February 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 4, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hands washing sign in kitchen staff restroom. Instructed to post.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Facility using cloth towels to place wet utensils on, instructed not to use cloth towels in drying process.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signs in first floor boys and girls washrooms and pre-k room 101. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed 5# of milk in single door cooler at improper cold hold temperature of 48f. Instructed person in charge to maintain all tcs foods(milk) at 41f and below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded 5# of milk at a cost of $10. Priority violation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed single door upright cooler near walk-in at improper cold hold temperature of 54f. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain cooler at 41f and below at all times. Unit is tagged held for inspection by cdph and not to be used at this time until re-inspection. Priority violation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged paint behind toilet and sink in restroom in pre-k room 101. Instructed person in charge to repair areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that valid original certificate is required as well as certified manager. Priority foundation #7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile panels in the food prep area. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile panels and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust/debris buildup on the employee toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing hand washinig signage at front prep serving line handsink and kitchen prep handsink. Instructed manager to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: No splash guard observed between the exposed handsink and the three comp sink int the kitchen; must install a splash guard at handsink.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the stall doors and urinal dividers inside of the boys and girls washrooms on the second floor of the annex building; remove peeling paint from doors and dividers. Observed peeling paint on the second floor of the boys washroom in the main building on the ceiling and wall next to the handsinks; remove peeling paint from areas observed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The floor drain at the 1 comp sink in the kitchen needs cleaning; clean floor drain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment; clean vents to remove dust observed.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles at hand sink in toilet rooms to stay on longer in pre- k room 105,2nd fl. Staff,boy's & girl's.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in staff unisex toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged flooring in kitchen near swinging door.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor in pre- k rooms closets.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink easily available at serving line in cafeteria room. Must install a dedicated, exposed hand washing sink in the same room as the serving line where open TCS foods are being hot held and dispensed for students. Hand sinks must be equipped with Hot/cold water, soap/paper towels, hand washing signage and adequate city pressure. Must install and maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water available in only student restrooms on 2nd floor (in the old building side). Hot water temperature of 75.2F in boys and girls restrooms after appx 8 mins of running water. Must provide 100F water in all hot water faucets of washbowl sinks for students. Operator made repairs (at pipes below) to restore 101F water to hot water faucets in both girls and boys restrooms during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Discontinue using milk crates as storage racks throughout prep and dry storage areas. Also, must repair damaged lid on onside garbage dumpster.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean dried food debris from interior contact surface of 2-door reach in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt and debris from floor around the mop sink. Also, repair rust on floor in walk in cooler "a", floor must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from wall behind stove in prep area. Clean excessive dust accumulation from hood filters in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must clean unknown debris from light sheilds in prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shield needed at bulb in walk-in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leak at knob of exposed hand wash sink in prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the reach-in cooler at the serving line area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the pre-k rooms 102 and 104,to prevent rodent harborage
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of microwave,freezer in the teachers lounge not clean,instructed to clean, also the counters in the teacher lounge.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling light shields not clean in kitchen, out side kitchen rear, and in the lunch room,instructed to clean.observed water damaged ceiling tile in the teachers lounge,instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed the light shield falling down in the dish/storage area, instructed to re-attach.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout hallways in need of cleaning to remove debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rolling cart and storage rack cart in poor repair, rusty surfaces, missing racks. Instd to replace same. Gasket missing on milk cooler door. Replace same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler floor in poor repair, rusty surface. Instd to repair same, so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Lightshields in prep area not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter/unnecessary articles in basement mechanical remove. Instd to remove same and organize area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Raw wood shelf at can opener in prep area. Must seal.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Engineer storage area cluttered thru-out in basement. Must remove clutter and organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF AT PREP TABLE CAN OPENER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ADJUST DOOR ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM OF DOOR 2-OLD BUILDING,DOOR 3-NEW BUILDING TO BE TIGHT FITTING,AND THRESHOLD.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET/HOT WATER IN GIRLS WASHROOM 3FL OLD BUILDING,IN POOR REPAIR-VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE.ALSO CLEAN DUSTY FAN GUARDS IN WIC.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE STORAGE AWAY FROM WALLS,INSTALL WALKWAY IN BETWEEN STORAGE TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT ENGINEER AREA. ALSO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES OFF FLOORS IN MOP ROOMS NEW BUILDING.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.UNUSED DISHMACHINE NEED SOME CLEANING.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS NEAR THE DISHMACHINE NEED SOME CLEANING.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST INSTALL LIGHTS AT THE OVER HEAD HOOD HOUSING.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REPAIR/REMOVE UNUSED DISHMACHINE TO PREVENT VERMIN NESTING.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.