Chalmers Elementary was last inspected on April 20, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
April 20, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Fail
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED CPS
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE LUNCHROOM STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SUGGESTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY COME OUT TO TREAT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) NO CITATION ISSUED CPS
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed door #8 has a 1/2 inch gap in between the doors. Instructed to make said door rodent proofed and tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed door #8 has a 1/2 inch gap in between the doors. Instructed to make said door rodent proofed and tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed the outside garbage and recycling dumpsters missing lids. Instructed to replace lids for both said dumpsters and maintain lids properly closed at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed the pre-k room 107 toilet room hand washing sink at an inadequate hot water temperature of 70f during the inspection. Instructed to maintain 100f at all hand washing sinks at all times. By the inspection's end, the engineer adjusted the water temperature, and the hot water was maintained at 100f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 30 rodent droppings in the two closets located in the student cafeteria area. Observed about 20 rodent droppings under the pre-k classroom hand washing sink in room 107 and about 10 rodent droppings under the pre-k classroom 109. Observed about 10 live ants in pre-k room 107 crawling along the walls and by the doorway and about 10 live ants crawling along the wall behind a small trash can. Instructed to eliminate rodent and insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the girls/employees toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the girls/employees toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed accumulated garbage on the ground around the outside garbage dumpster area. Instructed to clean and maintain outside dumpster ground area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site at time of inspection. A city of chicago food service manager shall be on site at all times tcs are being served and/or prepared. Instructed to provide and maintain priority foundation violation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity on site. Observed about 20 rodent droppings in various areas of the food prep area; about 10-15 rodent droppings around the grease trap located under the 3 compartment sink and about 5 rodent droppings located in between the refrigerators in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contact pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed in the folowing areas:the staff, the girls, and the boys washrooms, push faucet handles not set at 15 seconds without a need to reactivate faucet. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris in the interior of the microwave, and hot holding unit, instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no light in the walk-in cooler, and dull lighting in the storage area, instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED IN THE FOLOWING AREAS:THE STAFF, THE GIRLS, AND THE BOYS WASHROOMS, PUSH FAUCET HANDLES NOT SET AT 15 SECONDS WITHOUT A NEED TO REACTIVATE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ,7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 55 MICE DROPPING IN THE FOLOWING AREAS: IN STOREROOM UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG SIDE THE CABINETS, IN LUNCHROOM BEHIND STORAGE DOORS, ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON TOP OF STORAGE SHELVES NEAR WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR UPDATED SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in refrigerator gasket loose and dangling. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observe debris in the microwave and hot holding unit. Instructed to clean, sanitized and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and debris in the following areas. In kitchen behind refrigerator, in lunchrom inside of storage closets and in storeroom beside the cabinet. Instructed to repair,clean, sanitize and maintain. Cos
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no light in the walkin cooler and dull lighting in the storage area. Insturucted manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Clean floor of spill under storage racks in dry food storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide hot and cold running water to all handwashing sinks where there are multiple sinks in the washrooms.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair the leaking drain line from the handwashing sink in the 1st floor girls' washroom. Provide hot and cold running water to all handwashing sinks where there are multiple sinks in the washrooms.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: No hot water was provided at the handwashing sink in the 2nd floor east faculty washroom. Management instructed to provide hot water above 85f at the handwashing sink. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace the missing hot water handle from the handwashing sink in the 2nd floor east faculty washroom. Repair the leaking drain line from the handwashing sink in the 1st floor girls' washroom. Provide hot and cold running water to all handwashing sinks where there are multiple sinks in the washrooms.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago certificate and no manager on site while serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Dairy, chicken, etc.) instructed to have a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate and manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to recaulk around all the wash bowls in the students toilet rooms. Maintain same.
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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: Instructed to clean and maintain the vents in the students toilet room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a shield to the light in the prep area. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the following plumbing issues: -leak at the base of both faucets on the 3-compartment sink in the prep aea. -all faucets in the students toilet rooms that do not stay on long enough for adequate hand washing. -provide running water to the last washbowl in the girls toilet room (across from room 106) and to the boys middle washbowl on the 2nd fl (east side).
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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: Rubber gasket in need of repair on hot holding unit. Must repair and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Water at the hand sink is hot however it takes a considerable amount of times to become hot.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Found floor drains in basement with broken grates. Instructed to repair all grates and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Found freezer in kitchen with no light. Instructed to install a lightbulb and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found middle sink in 2nd floor boys toilet room not functioning. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found non working freezer in kitchen due to "overloaded breaker." instructed to repair breaker so freezer functions or remove freezer all together and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Seal holes around pipes of toilets and sinks in student washrooms where needed. Paint lower wall under toilet of room 109. (kindergarten)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: One loose sink from wall, one toilet out of order (part ordered); repair both. Also tighten loose faucet in boys washroom on second floor where needed at middle sink. Floor drains that have broken or missing covers in basement have an order in for repair (previous minor).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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. THE GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.
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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. SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN SOME OF THE TOILET ROOMS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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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. FOUND THE FIVE (9 INCH) FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BOILER ROOM TWO ARE MISSING THE COVERS AND THE OTHERS ARE BROKEN AND POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THEM. BOYS TOILET ROOM EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING THE FIRST SINK HAS NO HOT WATER THE FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR AND THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM WEST SIDE FIRST SINK HAS NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OF REPLACE THE FAUCET BOYS SIDE AND REPAIR THE SINK GIRLS SIDE.
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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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE TOP SIDES AND INSIDE OF THE OVEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BOILER ROOM, FOOD STORE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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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. THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR WEST SIDE #1STALL TOILET WON'T FLUSH AND TEACHERS TOILET ROOM TOILET WON'T FLUSH SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THEM.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.