Dr. Pedro Albizu Campus

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 3, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand washing sign in men's 2nd fl. Toilet room.

     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: Must move hand drying device closer to hand sink in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing wall base under 3- compartment sink,damaged and missing floor tiles in kitchen,hole in wall on serving line.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from wall at prep table.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape chipping paint on wall over 3- compartment sink in kitchen to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Sep 18, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Sep 6, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Sep 12, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 paperwork 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 the hand sink in the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site while preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods during inspection. Presented servsafe cert with 10/27/2021 exam date. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Sep 16, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each food employee.priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed gap opening approx:1" inch at bottom right corner of rear exit door leading to alley.must pest proof all across the bottom to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the staff unisex washroom.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize storage closets in lunchroom area and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate stored articles off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of dusts on ventilation covers in washrooms and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Sep 15, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No hands washing signs in employees toilet rooms, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Inaccurate dairy refrigerator thermometer, instructed to install an accurate functional one

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

7. May 7, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide employe health policy. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     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: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide procedure with the necessary items gloves, masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles on hallway by kitchen entrance door. Must repair/replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on ceiling ventilation vents in kitchen area and inside girls and boys washroom on the 2nd floor. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Mar 2, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

9. Mar 10, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

10. Mar 2, 2016 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: Peeling paint inside the cabinet under the two compartment sink,instructed to remove. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Debris on floor in basement area,instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Broken thermometer inside the reach-in cooler,instructed to replace

11. May 15, 2015 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: Interior of cabinets with water damage. Must correct and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of all cabinets and reach in cooler. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must correct and maintain at all times.

12. Sep 19, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace fan cover in reach-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in furnace room in classroom #4.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing and stained ceiling tiles in hallway near kitchen and classroom near greenhouse.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Secure loose light shield in kitchen. Provide light in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide ventilation in women washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in storage areas. Organize all storage closets to prevent pest harborage. Remove soiled water and store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

13. Nov 5, 2013 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage cabinets in kitchen not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

14. Oct 25, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained or rodent/insect proofed. Observed recycling dumpster with overflowing bags of garbage, food and debris with lids elevated and not tight fitting-not able to close dumpter lids. Instructed that recycled dumpster must only recycled items and waste food dumspter must have lids tight fitting to prevent rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage cabinets in kitchen not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

15. Nov 5, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Oct 23, 2012 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Continued non-compliance with health codes.on site for re-inspection per school's request. Previous serious violation from report #1206317 10/15/12 not corrected. Found outer doors to the premises feeding location(1237 n. California)1st floor not rodent proofed and rodent (rat) activity found at rear cluttered garage/hot water tank location approximately 11 rat droppings.instructed management to detail clean,sanitize all the affected areas,rodent proof said doors,remove cluttered conditions,seal openings were noted,pest control services are now reccomended,an accurate map locator is required to identify pest control services.today, tuesday 10/23/12 premises remains on 48 hour notice. The supervisor a.lopez,the cdph-office now notified.instructed management to provide an alternative food menu(packaged foods) for the students.critical violation 7-42-090. Critical violation 7-42-090.

    • 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: See violation #14.

17. Oct 15, 2012 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Continued non-compliance with health codes.on site for re-inspection per school's request. Previous serious violation from report #1214774 not corrected dated: 05/10/2012 #18 still observing rodent activity at this time and no pest control log book at this time.24 observed potentially hazardous foods served to students at this time.found no hot running water at bar 3 comp sink,at students toilet rooms during this inspection.must provide hot running water per city code.serious violation 7-38-030. 26 found no exposed handsink with soap,handtowels for the use of handwashing.serious violation 7-38-030. Detail clean,sanitize all affected areas,remove clutter,pest control services are now reccomended,provide the pest control log book.today, monday 10/15/12 another (48) hour notice is issued at this time.the cdph-office now notified.instructed management to provide an alternative food menu(pack

    • 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: Found outer doors to the premises feeding location(1237 n. California)1st floor not rodent proofed and rodent (rat) activity found at rear cluttered garage/hot water tank location approximately 40 rat droppings and approximately 25 live fruit flies were found on and around the bar location same area were the students are dining.instructed management to detail clean,sanitize all the affected areas,rodent proof said doors,remove cluttered conditions,pest control services are now reccomended.serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Additional violation is noted at this time.found no exposed handsink at the kitchen area.instructed management to provide,install,maintain an exposed handsink accessible to the food serving area located in the kitchen 1st floor.serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report#1214774 5/10/12. 34 floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning including all storage areas,furnace rooms. 08/10/2012 37 women toilet room door must be self closing(1237 n.california). 08/10/2012 38 detail clean ventilation cover at ceiling at kitchen area,dusts accumulations in the students toilet rooms(2739 w.division),found no working ventilation in students toilet rooms(1237 n.california). 08/10/2012 41 remove cluttered conditions in the rear hallway,inside the furnace room due to potential pest harborage (2739 w.division).all items stored must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall (1237 n.california). 06/07/2012 . Must correct minor violations by 10/22/12.serious violation 7-42-090.

18. Jun 7, 2012 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from report #1214774 not corrected dated: 05/10/2012 .18 observed rodent (mice) droppings approximately 35 in various areas located at (1237 n. California) i.e.students toilet rooms,cluttered 2nd floor furnace room,and behind refrigerator bar area. Noted glass block window at dining room missing glass blocks allowing pest entry. No pest control log book during this inspection.detail clean,sanitize all affected areas,remove clutter,seal openings at glass block window and around plumbing/electrical fixtures throughout,pest control log book must provide and maintain available to the inspectors at all times.serious violation 7-38-020. 21 no certified food manager present with a city of chicago certificate while potentially hazardous foods are being handled. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present with their original certificate while pot

    • 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: See violation #14.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning including all storage areas,furnace rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Women toilet room door must be self closing(1237 n.california).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean ventilation cover at ceiling at kitchen area,dusts accumulations in the students toilet rooms(2739 w.division),found no working ventilation in students toilet rooms(1237 n.california).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove cluttered conditions in the rear hallway,inside the furnace room due to potential pest harborage (2739 w.division).all items stored must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall (1237 n.california).

19. May 10, 2012 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: Observed rodent (mice) droppings approximately 35 in various areas located at (1237 n. California) i.e.students toilet rooms,cluttered 2nd floor furnace room,and behind refrigerator bar area. Noted glass block window at dining room missing glass blocks allowing pest entry. No pest control log book during this inspection.detail clean,sanitize all affected areas,remove clutter,seal openings at glass block window and around plumbing/electrical fixtures throughout,pest control log book must provide and maintain available to the inspectors at all times.serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago certificate while potentially hazardous foods are being handled. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present with their original certificate while potentially hazardous food are prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods served to students at this time.found no hot running water at bar 3 comp sink,at students toilet rooms during this inspection.must provide hot running water per city code.serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Found no exposed handsink with soap,handtowels for the use of handwashing.serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning including all storage areas,furnace rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Women toilet room door must be self closing(1237 n.california).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean ventilation cover at ceiling at kitchen area,dusts accumulations in the students toilet rooms(2739 w.division),found no working ventilation in students toilet rooms(1237 n.california).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove cluttered conditions in the rear hallway,inside the furnace room due to potential pest harborage (2739 w.division).all items stored must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall (1237 n.california).

20. Apr 12, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

    • 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. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PEOPLE FROM PREP AREA