Funston (Main Building)

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 14, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service forks and spoons at serving line not properly stored and inverted.instructed to properly store and invert (handles-up) and maintain.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several burnt-out light bulbs for light fixtures in the main kitchen prrep area.instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2624300 DATED:09/24/2025 #55---6-201.13: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED MISSING BASE BORDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MANTAIN BY 9/21/2026.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.(***SEE COMMENTS BELOW).

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. Sep 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing base bords throughout kitchen, instructed to replace 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 in main kitchen near 3 comparment sink, instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Sep 13, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found walls and floors in poor repair at employee restroom.(chipping paint/worn tiles).must repair/replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found exhaust vents inside employee restroom not functioning(by kitchen).must repair.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Sep 7, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the all gender washroom next to room 402. Management instructed to provide covered waste receptacles in all female washrooms or all gender washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles in the cafeteria employee washroom and in the kitchen under the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to replace broken floor tiles where needed. The walls in the cafeteria employee washroom are in disrepair and not easily cleanable. Management instructed to repair and maintain the walls in the cafteria employee washroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee with an expired food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Sep 27, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2563955 on 9/20/22 not corrected: 54 - observed excessive garbage around the fenceline of the outside garbage area. Also observed the recycling dumpsters overflowing with cardboard and other recyclable items so that the dumpster lids could not be closed. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area and provide adequate recycling pickup so that the dumpsters do not overflow and the lids can be closed. Priority violation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the cafeteria employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Sep 20, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No paper towels or paper towel dispenser provided at the exposed hand washing sinks and hand washing sinks in the washrooms. Observed no paper towels provided in the cafeteria employee washroom and at the exposed hand washing sink behind the service line. No paper towels were provided at the 400 level (3rd floor) boy's washroom. The paper towel dispenser was broken in this washroom. Management instructed to install working paper towel dispensers and paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 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: No hand soap was provided at the exposed hand washing sink behind the service line. Management instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 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: No running water was provided at the exposed hand washing sink behind the service line. Management instructed to provide hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 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: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the cafeteria employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive garbage around the fenceline of the outside garbage area. Also observed the recycling dumpsters overflowing with cardboard and other recyclable items so that the dumpster lids could not be closed. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area and provide adequate recycling pickup so that the dumpsters do not overflow and the lids can be closed. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed to have a certified food manager present with a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate at all times tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Sep 3, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Some washrooms handwash bowls hot and cold push buttons not maintained, less than 15 seconds running water time when pushed. Instructed to recalibarate washrooms handwash bowls hot/cold water push buttons to a minimal of 15 seconds running water time when pushed.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Walk in freezer empty and turned off at this time/not working. Instructed manager to repair walk in freezer. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler light bulb not working. Must replace with working light bulb.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Sep 8, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at the exposed hand washing sink at the food service line. Must provide adequate water pressure for proper hand washing. The drain line and water valves were leaking beneath the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to repair the source of the water leaks.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: No light was provided inside of the walk-in cooler. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Jan 15, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't demonstrate knowledge of food operation.must provide.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-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: Observed no hand washing sink on front serving line.must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water for hand washing.(priority foundation-no 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 an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of doors # 15,16,garbage & front entry.must make doors tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer at hand sinks in 2nd fl. (g).must repair or replace no hot running water at 1 of 2 hand sink in 2nd fl.(b) toilet rooms.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in prep/dish washing area,missing wall bases across from 3- comp sink & kitchen staff toilet room.hole in lower wall in kitchen staff toiletroom,hole in ceiling in lunch room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on floor in walk in freezers.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in kitchen next to walk in cooler and lunchroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout lights in walk in freezer and lunchroom.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. May 23, 2018 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: Observed no exposed hand sink near or adjacent to the serving line. Instructed facility to install and maintain with soap, paper towels, and hot and cold water under city pressure.

11. May 18, 2018 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from report #2169589, dated 5-11-18: Violation 24- "Three compartment sink not maintained- when water is released from a compartment, said waste water then flows back up through the drain into an empty adjacent compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so that water can be drained without backing up. Serious violation 7-38-030." Instructed to correct and maintain. Critical violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed hand sink near or adjacent to the serving line. Instructed facility to install and maintain with soap, paper towels, and hot and cold water under city pressure.

12. May 15, 2018 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink not maintained- when water is released from a compartment, said waste water then flows back up through the drain into an empty adjacent compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so that water can be drained without backing up. 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: Observed the floor under the three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed hand sink near or adjacent to the serving line. Instructed facility to install and maintain with soap, paper towels, and hot and cold water under city pressure.

13. May 11, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found inadequate refrigeration on site: facility's walk in cooler is not maintaining temperature (no food stored inside) of 40f or below- currently shut off. Facility has a small milk coolers that are full and are not adequate in size to hold required cold foods. Instructed facility to repair walk in cooler or install additional refrigeration and to maintain. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink not maintained- when water is released from a compartment, said waste water then flows back up through the drain into an empty adjacent compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so that water can be drained without backing up. 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: Observed the floor under the three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed hand sink near or adjacent to the serving line. Instructed facility to install and maintain with soap, paper towels, and hot and cold water under city pressure.

14. May 11, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · 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: Observed ceiling in poor repair with water damaged tiles and openings around pipes into ceiling in bahroom next to kitchen food prep area. Must repair and maintain. Observed peeling paint on wall behind 3-compartment and next to walk-in cooler in kitchen food prep area. Must repaint and maintain. Observed missing and broken baseboard tiles in food prep area next to front prep table and washroom located next to prep area. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken lightv shield cover in kitchen food prep area above milk cooler. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in kitchen food prep area. Must repair and maintain.

15. Apr 15, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint on ceiling at the teachers lounge. Instructed to clean and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter inside the dry storage area. Instructed to clean, organize and remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding place for pest.

16. Feb 4, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior surfaces of microwave in the teacher's lounge room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles in food preparation area by 3-compartment sink and next to rear prep tables. Must repair/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair baseboard around the walls in main food preparation area and inside staff bathroom in the first floor next to teacher's lounge room. Must repair/maintain. Observed peeling paint on the ceiling in teacher's lounge room and on pipes inside food storage room. Must repaint and maintain. Must seal opening around pipe inside employees washroom. Detail clean ceiling and pipes in main food preparation area must remove dirt build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor drains throughout main food preparation area. Must remove dirt and debris. Additional water pressure needed at the girls bathroom in basement. Must repair and maintain. Ventilation not working in 2nd floor girls and boys bathrooms. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter and unnecessary articles from boiler room to prevent rodent harborage. Must elevate items in main food preparation area 6 inches off the floor/wall. Premises is using milk crates for product elevation. Must use approved shelving.

17. Dec 2, 2014 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

18. Mar 19, 2014 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: Noted bottom of walk-in freezer door in poor repair. Instructed to fix or replace.-------must replace broken soap dispenser at exposed hand sink in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of microwave oven and refrigerator with food debris and spillage in teachers lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair faucet (hot) handle with heavy leak at hand sink inside washroom (behind prep area).

19. Apr 2, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor coving missing from teachers second floor restroom .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls at second floor boy's restroom needs cleaning.

20. May 24, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair door to walk-in cooler, thats in poor repair, not properly closing

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair peeling paint on doors by hallway serving area