Pass

Morgan Park Academy

2153 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60643

School ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 8, 2026

Morgan Park Academy was last inspected on October 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

October 8, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Found the large can opener on the prep table with a build up of food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the chest ice cream freezer in the office/storage area with a thick build up ice. Instructed to remove ice build up, clean unit and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the following damaged/in poor repair: -the lower wall behind the cooking equipment in the kitchen area. -the wall behind the dish machine in the dish washing area. -damaged/water-stained ceiling tiles in the office/storage and above the dish machine in the dish washing area. Instructed to fix and maintain all.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the mop stored in dirty water in the mop bucket. Instructed to dispose of dirty water, hang mop for proper air drying and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Found the ventilation above the cooking equipment not working. Instructed to provide working ventilation and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

28 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler condesor has a leak in need of repair. No food under leak. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall in dry storage area in need of scraping and repairing. Ceiling tiles in dry stroage area in need of replacing. Appears to be water damage in this area. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation on both units in need of cleaning to remove dust and grease. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in reach in cooler with no label. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler using dish machine without hair restraint. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair res

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at handsink hot water handle and faucet is spraying instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at walk in cooler fan unit. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on all storage shelves in catering storage room. Instructed manager to have paint scrapped to remove. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in dry storage area and under ovens in need of cleaning to remove all deris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine, debris on shelving units in catering storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls and ceilings in prep area, openings in walls and along baseboards in prep, dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by emplolyees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 70 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelves in catering storage, 10 mice droppings scattered on shelves under front counter, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in northeast corner near electrical outlet, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor between shelving units and milk/dairy cooler in serving area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of middle and north entrance/exit doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensils not covered or inverted in dining area. Instructed manager to properly cover or invert utensils to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty surfaces on bottom of prep table. Observed missing handle on front reach-in cooler in serving area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine, grease buildup on interior fryer cabinets, dust buildup on bases of coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND STORAGE AREAS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA, OPEnINGS IN WALLS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and debris on floor under cooking equipment in prep area, bottles under reach-in cooler in front serving area, dust, dirt and debris on floors along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations from report #2555524 dated:may 10th, 2022 not corrected: #38 observed the following doors not rodent proofed, south entrance doors 1" gap between doors, main entrance doors 1" gap on bottom left door, north entrance doors 1" gap between doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest. # 55 observed peeling paint on ceiling and walls in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Instructed person in charge to correct all previous violations.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled with common name of ingredients(flour). Instructed person in charge to label all bulk container with common ingredient name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and food debris on floors underneath equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the previous core violation not in compliance from report #2492517 dated 03/08/2021:#38 observed the following doors not rodent proofed, south entrance doors 1" gap between doors, main entrance doors 1" gap on bottom left door, north entrance doors 1" gap betweeen doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. #47 observed milk crates used as shelving units in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for proper cleaning and pest control.# 55 observed peeling paint on ceiling and walls in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. . Instructed person in charge to correct all previous violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following doors not rodent proofed, south entrance doors 1" gap between doors, main entrance doors 1" gap on bottom left door, north entrance doors 1" gap betweeen doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for proper cleaning and pest control.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in women and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling and walls in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in staff/dining washrooms(75.3f) and second floor women washroom (72.5f). Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following doors not rodent proofed, south entrance doors 1" gap between doors, main entrance doors 1" gap on bottom left door, north entrance doors 1" gap betweeen doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for proper cleaning and pest control.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in women and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling and walls in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in office/storage area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in staff/dining washrooms(71.7f) and second floor women washroom (69.9f). Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two packages of raw ground beef thawing in standing water in 2-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly thaw food under running water, refrigerator or part of cooking process.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on shelves in utensil storage area, 30 mice droppings scattered on shelves under register in serving area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor near radiator in office/storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor near freezer in office/storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following doors not rodent proofed, south entrance doors 1" gap between doors, main entrance doors 1" gap on bottom left door, north entrance doors 1" gap betweeen doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in office/storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for proper cleaning and pest control.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and dust buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, and shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in women and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling and walls in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in office/storage area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged salads, sandwiches prepared on site inside to go cooler not properly labeld. Instructed to provide proper labels with name, address,list of ingredients, sell by date,etc. Must install

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed main entrance double doors not rodent proofed at bottom areas. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed upper interior panel of ice machine with slight buildup. Must clean/mauntain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow preventer device on faucet of mop sink in basement. Must install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed still no hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in dish washing area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged salads, sandwiches prepared on site inside to go cooler not properly labeld. Instructed to provide proper labels with name, address,list of ingredients, sell by date,etc. Must install.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed main entrance double doors not rodent proofed at bottom areas. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed upper interior panel of ice machine with slight buildup. Must clean/mauntain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow preventer device on faucet of mop sink in basement. Must install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  13. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in dish washing area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following doors not rodent proofed: exit door near kitchen 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of door, main entrance 1/4" gap between double doors and bottom left corner of left door, north entrance 1/2" gap between double doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and plaster on walls in dry storage and utensil storage areas. Observed large holes in upper wall near freezer in office. Observed missing and stained ceiling tiles in office and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair all walls and ceilings in office and storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler touching ready to eat lettuce, tomatoes, and boiled eggs with bare hands while preparing ready to eat wraps for customer service. Informed manager there is no bare hand contact with ready to eat food, must wear gloves, use utensils, etc priority citation issued 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in dish washing area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and kitchen staff washroom areas. Hand washing signs shall be provided at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure for cooked to order eggs. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed to label all bulk containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in utensil storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following doors not rodent proofed: exit door near kitchen 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of door, main entrance 1/4" gap between double doors and bottom left corner of left door, north entrance 1/2" gap between double doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and plaster on walls in dry storage and utensil storage areas. Observed large holes in upper wall near freezer in office. Observed missing and stained ceiling tiles in office and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair all walls and ceilings in office and storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in utensil storage area. Instructed to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean floors in all areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed foil and contact paper on table storage areas, instructed to remove and clean and re-seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the two dining area microwaves interior not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls and ceiling in the walk-in cooler not clean, instructed to clean. Also need to repair the walls in the front storage area and around the food prep stove, remove peeling paint from rear storage area, and ceiling kitchen. Clean walls around the sprayer in the dish room. Clean ceiling fan in students payment line.

  16. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls around dish machine. Must repair

  17. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler being maintained at 48.7f. Cooler must maintain 40.0f or below. Cooler will be tagged held for inspection.instructed to not use walk in cooler until repaired and reinspected by the health dept.must use additional coolers and freezers on premises thats 40.0f oe below for maintaining potentially hazardous foods. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods being maintained at improper cold temperatures inside walk in cooler. Approx 15-lbs of hamburgers patties at 48.9f,20-lbs of ground beef at 48.7f, 50lbs- (2) boxes of chicken at 45.9f,46.1f, 10-lbs of eggs at 48.7f,48.9f. All foods removed and discarded by manager at approx 95-lbs cost $150.00 -cdi. Must maintain cold foods at 40.0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine not being used at this time in poor repair. Wash and final rinse thermometers not operable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain rinse at 180.0f. Serious violation 7-38-030. No citation

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls around dish machine. Must repair.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide cold water and tighten loose hot water handle on washbowl in west washroom in dining area. Adjust/provide mixing valves on sinks in pre-k washrooms.

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: North kitchen exit door not rodent proofed, 1" gap on bottom left corner of door. Seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Wash and final rinse thermometers not operable on high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to repair thermometers and maintain final rinse at 180f. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair/replace deep freezer in office/storage area(exposed insulation on door).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under and behind grill and fryers in prep area(grease buildup, debris).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide cold water and tighten loose hot water handle on washbowl in west washroom in dining area. Adjust/provide mixing valves on sinks in pre-k washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and storage areas.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to label the bulk ingredient containers in the office/storage area. Must maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the racks inside the walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the excess ice build up in the reach in freezers in the office/storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the reach in freezers, the storage racks inside the walk in cooler and the interior of the cooking eqipment and ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors under the dishmachine, sinks and in all corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the peeling paint above the drop ceiling in the office/storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store the ice scoop either in a sanitized bin/container or in the ice handle up.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Basement floors in pre-k building not clean of debris,paper,etc. Must clean/maintain.also holes in floor areas.must seal

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean front microwaves the students use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Need to replace missing floor tile in lunchroom hallway, and restroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean ceiling fan in dish area and remove dust from wall. Replace missing wall coving in hallway to restroom and rear restroom.

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • 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.OBSERVED THE LID TO THE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR (EXPOSED INSTILLATION) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE FOIL FROM BOTTOM SHELF UNDER GRILL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, HOOD, FILTER. DEFROST BOX FREEZER, AND CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER, AND FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.

    • 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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING AREA AND BEHIND GRILL.

    • 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.RESEAL WALLS IN KITCHEN WHERE PEELING PAINT WAS REMOVED. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR WALL IN SIDE BLUE STORAGE ROOM ( BRICK MOISTURE).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CAPS OR HAIR NETS.

  24. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • 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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN UNDER SINKS, BEHIND DISH MACHINE, ETC.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM

    • 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  25. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL SHELVES NEED CLEANING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS.

    • 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. CLEAN FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.

    • 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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN UNDER SINKS, BEHIND DISH MACHINE, ETC.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

    • 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  26. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN OFFICE/FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  27. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 7 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL NEAR DESK IN KITCHEN OFFICE, 8 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE RADIATORS IN DINING AREA, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND RADIATOR IN SOUTH HALLWAY BETWEEN WASHROOMS, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE SOUTH RADIATOR NEAR PRE-K ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN PRE-K ROOM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN PRE-K ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER RADIATOR ALONG SOUTH WALL

    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, RADIATORS.

    • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER ALL RADIATORS.

    • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE ICE MACHINE, UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WOMEN 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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