Pass

Perez

1241 W 19th St (1900S), Chicago, IL 60608

School ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 15, 2026

Perez was last inspected on January 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

January 15, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • 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 at blade. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed 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: 6-501.12 observed some old food debris behind prep tables that are located across from the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. 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: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the front food prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. 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: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign located at the hand washing sink in the lunchroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • 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's women's toilt room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.11 observed no hand washing sink located at the 2nd food serving station located in the lunchroom. Instructed to provide an additional hand washing sink at the serving area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacles inside of the women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 premises has written procedures but the disinfectant is not rated for noroviruses. Nor do they have the any chlorine test strips need to check the high concentration of chlorine(1000-5000ppm) needed for the clean up. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE 2ND SERVING LINE INSIDE THE LUNCHROOM AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the food handler certificate (expired 12/2018),at this time, instructed to provide new food handler certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    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 minor dust on the vents located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  12. 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: Clean faucets on all water fountains.

    • 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 ceiling tiles above walk-in freezer. Repair dryer in boys second floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair cold water handle on washbowl in women locker room near kitchen. Repair timed right faucet on washbowl in boys second floor washroom and teachers second floor washroom(right). Tighten right faucet on washbowl in boys washroom near room 216. Repair leak under sink in teacher second floor washroom in main building.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    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: Found dust buildup on ceiling tiles above lunchroom serving line near vents. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    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: Must correct the following: seal hole between floor and wall of girls washroom in first stall in main building on second floor. Caulk seam in wall of girls washroom on third floor of annex building where needed. Replace all water stained ceiling tiles in washrooms of annex building. Repair wall coving at wallbases of walls and replace missing tile in same areas outside of all washrooms in annex building where needed. Some washrooms have loose wall tile; reattach where needed. Some peeling paint observed on ceiling and wall of hallway by stairwell in annex building; remove and repaint where needed.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • 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. FOUND BROKEN COVING/ BASEBORDS IN THE ANNEX BUILDING 2ND AND THIRD FLOOR IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. HIGH CEILING DINING ROOM LIGHTS SIX OF THE EIGHT ARE OUT AND NOT ENOUGH LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LIGHT FIXTURES SO ALL LIGHTS WORK PROPERLY.

    • 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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  16. 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: The dish machine has a heavy buildup on the heating coils and interior which needs to be cleaned. Reorganize the walk in cooler so the air flow is not blocked.

    • 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. The annex 2nd and 3rd floor bathrooms, 3rd floor coat room and the toilet in room 101k have broken baseboard tiles that need to be replaced. Remove the fallen paint in the the fan room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Use dustless cleaning methods to remove the peeling paint in the ventilation fan room..

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.