Fail

Graham

4436 S Union (700W), Chicago, IL 60609

School ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Oct 7, 2026

Graham was last inspected on October 7, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

October 7, 2026 · Canvass

Fail

Result: Fail

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed silicon caulking used to seal seams at the base of 3-comps sink trapping dirt and contaminants. Instructed manager to remove caulking and weld to provide smooth surface that is easily cleanable. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Dusty pipes running above food production area, instructed to remove dust and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted on walls behind dry food storage room, instructed to remove and provide smooth surface.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

22 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink located in main prep without hand cleanser available to handwashing. Instructed to provide and maintain at all tims while open and operating. Person in chagre provided at this time. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in use 3 compartment sink sanitizer strength at 100 ppm during time of inspection. Instructed to maintain sanitizer (quat) strength between 200-400ppm as required for proper sanitizing of kitcehnare and utensils. Person in charge corrected at this time. Priority violation. #7-38-025. No citation.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1 lbs cole slaw individually packaged and stored on table in graham branch building serving table located in hallway to be served to primary students. Said tcs food temperature read @50f. Instructed person in charge that all tcs food items be held at 41f and below at all times. Priority violation. #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken and missing tiles and damaged walls and wall bases in the employees' bathroom next to the kitchen. Must repair or replace damaged tiles and wall and wall bases.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in the pantry area storing dry goods and in corner area of kitchen. Corrected on site.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a kitchen employee without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found hot water faucet of handwashing sink in 1st floor office restroom in poor repair. Found cold water handle of left handwashing sink in 2nd floor boys restroom in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain both of the above.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found missing floor tiles in kitchen restroom. Found missing floor tiles next to coolers in kitchen prep area. Found damaged wall/peeling paint in kitchen restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain all of the above.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found middle light at ventilation hood in poor repair. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up in window sills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer in basement girl's north toilet room.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for washroom used by female staff.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under storage shelving in dry food area along wallbase and at corners.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-28-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the left side sink handle of the 2nd floor girls toilet room in disrepair. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the paint in the 2nd floor girls toilet room paint peeling from the wall and missing wall tile. Observed tiles missing from under the toilet and paint peeling from the brick walls in the kitchen staff toilet room. Instructed to repair and 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 2 2-door coolers in the prep area in disrepair. Instructed to repair or remove and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 light shields missing from the overhead lights in the children's dining area. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed washbowl sinks with improper faucet timer settings in restrooms throughout the building. Must provide constant flow of a minimum of 15 seconds in all restrooms where automatic metered faucets installed. Must repair. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water pipes and other plumbing located directly above prep area. Pipes are covered with cracking, peeling, absorbent materials, and duct tape. Must remove materials. Must completely encase all plumbing with non-absorbent materials, or provide smooth and easily cleanable barrier between pipes and food preparation area. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed serving/dispensing line right positioned through the middle of the kitchen/prep area. Food preparation area not protected from contamination. Must create a barrier between kids and cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, etc. Kids's side of the serving line must be relocated to be outside prep area. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the employee restroom toilet handle loose, and water running, instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed porous, crumbling, brick walls in prep area. Brick exposed, paint peeling, etc. behind sinks and cooking equipment. Instructed walls in prep area must be finished, sealed, non-porous, to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface. Instructed must make all repairs to be in compliance.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing tiles on wall, hole in the ceiling, and duct tape on pipes in boys restroom in basement. Observed cracks along corners where wall meets ceilings and floors in the boys restroom on the 2nd floor. Observed peeling pain in girls 2nd floor restroom. Must make all necessary repairs. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several 2 door refrigerators in disrepair (not in use). Must remove all unnecessary equipment from prep area to avoid pest harborage. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust accumulation on large fan and on wall and ceiling of kitchen. When on, fan exhaust vent not open to the outside. Must repair to allow air to vent to the outside. Must clean fan, wall and ceiling around large wall exhaust fan to prevent contamination in prep area. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. 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: Observed the two door cooler south wall with rusty storage shelves, instructed to remove the rust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the kitchen prep area needs cleaning and detail cleaning under and around all equipment, 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 peeling paint in the kitchen over the steamer, also clean dusty wall fan, and ceiling above wall fan. The kitchen walls ans ceiling need cleaning/repainting. Observed duct tape on pipes in the kitchen behind the hot holding unit, and in the basement boys restroom duct tape on the exposed instillation pipe, instructed to remove duct tape and repair pipe instillation. In hallway walls peeling paint also ceiling at water fountain area, instructed to remove all peeling paint, and reseal. Also observed a larhe hole in the ceiling boys basement restroom, instructed to repair the water damage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one broken light shield over prep area in kitchen, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the employee restroom toilet handle loose, and water running, instructed to repair.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Noted knives stored between wall and 3-compartment sink. Instructed management into an approved knife rack.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: In kitchen noted peeling paint on wall where exposed handsink all along the wall. Instructed to remove paint and repair. Noted opening into wall at dry storage area.instucted to repair. Peeling paint at boys washroom in basement and at 2nd floor girls washroom.instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in mopsink rooms need to be removed and reorgaized also unused kitchen equipment needs to be removed.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet of 3-comp sink in kitchen area. Must repair.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Noted chipping paint in the front dry storage room walls. Must repaint and maintain.

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: FOUND HAND SINKS NOT PROPERLY WORKING AND/OR NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE BOY'S 2nd FLOOR TOILET ROOM AND THE GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO IN THE MAIN OFFICE. MUST PROVIDE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 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 need cleaning in the dry storage rooms in the basement to remove spills and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted chipping paint in the front dry storage room walls. Must repaint and maintain.

  14. 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: Need to repair wall out side lunchroom. Need to clean dusty vents in both boys, girls restrooms in the basement. Repair ceiling in boys restroom basement, also clean light shields same restroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to replace broken light shield in girls basement restroom

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation(# 33 interior top of chest freezer cracked with insulation exposed) not corrected from report 1072352 date 4/12/13. Need to repair or replace.serious citation 7-42-090.

    • 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 repair wall out side lunchroom. Need to clean dusty vents in both boys, girls restrooms in the basement. Repair ceiling in boys restroom basement, also clean light shields same restroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Neeed to replace broken light shield in girls basement restroom.

  16. 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: Rusty racks in 2-door coolers in kitchen area. Must repair/replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior top of chest freezer in dry food storage area in poor repair, cracked with insulation exposed. Must repair/replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint in the following areas; kitchen behind handwash sink, basement girls washroom at ceiling and where necessary. Must remove.

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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. 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.LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR PIPE.

  18. 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND ONE OF THE HANDLE ON REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LEFT HANDLE OF COOLER. ALSO MUST REPAIR TIMER FOR HOT WATER IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.

    • 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. WALLS/CEILING AREA OF SCHOOL KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR PAINT. ALSO MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALLS IN LUNCHROOM DRY STORAGE ROOM AROUND CAN GOODS. FOUND LOWER WALLS/CEILING IN JANITOR CLOSET ON 2ND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

  19. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  20. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The following minor violation noted from report#250916,dated 6/15/2010 not corrected-35-still need to to remove chipping paint from ceilins and walls in food prep/dining prep area. In kitchen's washroom,no longer easy cleanable must be painted. Must remove duct tape from pipes in dining area,repair and paint same. Paint rusty kitchen's washroom and remove all chipping paint from walls in food storage room,repair and paint same. Serious citation issued for non-compliance with existing violations 7-42-090

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean long narrow part of can opener, & refrigerator in teacher's break room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath & behind all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all chipping paint from ceiling and walls in dining/food prep area, in kitchen's washroom, in student washrooms, and re-paint same. Walls and ceiling in food prep/dining areas that are no longer easily cleanable must also be painted. Replace all missing wall covings from bases of walls in washrooms. Remove duct tape from pipes in dining area, repair and paint same. Paint rusty wall(s) in kitchen washroom and remove all chipping paint from walls in food storage room ,repair and paint also.

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