Lara

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 25, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linen bags stored on top of clean equipment (prep counters) in warewashing room (near kitchen area). Instructed to relocate soiled linen bags and store such that soiled linens do not pose risk of contamination of food, clean equipment, or utensils and maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

2. Mar 28, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed drying mops at the rear utility sink with mop heads in contact with walls. Instructed to store mops in such a way that mop heads do not contaminate walls, floors, or other physical facilities and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed intensity of lighting in the dry/single-use storage area to be inadequate. Instructed to repair or replace light fixture in the dry/single-use storage area to provide lighting of adequate intensity for this area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Sep 13, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs food: sliced turkey at 72.6 f inside of walk in cooler.manager discarded 3 lbs ofproduct worth $20.0. The cooler temperature is 34.o f. Turkey was thawed in a hot water earleir in the orning and placed in the walk in cooler. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Improper method for thawing frozen sliced turkey. Hot water was used thaw the turkey. Thawing must occur with food placed in the walk-in cooler overnight, or under cold running water. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose torn rubber gasket on door of two freezers in the kitchen cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside on the door and arounf the gaskets in two freezers in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

4. Aug 24, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulb at ventilation hood. Instructed to replace bulb to restore light intensity.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Nov 28, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found slow draining hand sink in 1st floor left unisex restroom. Must repair and maintain.

     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 under serving line. Found torn gasket in milk cooler on serving line (closest to kitchen). Must repair/replace all of the above, maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in pre- k room 102 closet, maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Nov 16, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found slow draining hand sink in 1st floor left unisex restroom. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpsters overflowing with garbage, lids unable to close. Dumpster must have tight fitting lid, maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found stained ceiling tile in lunchroom. Must 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: Found missing floor tiles under serving line. Found torn gasket in milk cooler on serving line (closest to kitchen). Must repair/replace all of the above, maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in pre- k room 102 closet, maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 10/25/22, report #2537221: #55: must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in pre- k room 103 closet. Must correct the above violation and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

7. Oct 25, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical4 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 at hand sink on serving line.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelf.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles 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 elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in pre- k room 103 closet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean build up in floor drain under prep table in rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Nov 19, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

9. Dec 17, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Dec 10, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the 2 door freezers to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair and maintain the leak at the base of the 3 comp sink faucet.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside dumpster in poor repair (missing lid). This provides possible food source for pests. Instructed manager to repair and maintain lid. Piority foundation violation #7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler to remove spills.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Nov 26, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink in caferteria room where dispensing of open hot and cold holding of TCS foods takes place. Must install a dedicated, exposed hand washing sink with hot (100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, and a hand washing sign. Must maintain same. 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: Observed metered faucets set between 4-5 seconds in student restrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Must set all metered faucets to a minimum of 15 seconds of continuous water flow after being activated. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed insulation around pipes chipping and peeling under 1 compartment sink in kitchen. Must remove and/or replace with non-absorbent, non-porous material. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pooling liquid in the walk in cooler. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Nov 16, 2017 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: Tighten left washbowl along wall in second floor girls washroom near room 220.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all floor drains in kitchen and serving areas. Clean floors in unused dish machine room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair bottom right corner of southwest exit door in gym.

13. Sep 22, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove ice build-up on floor and ceiling of walk-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint from ceiling at prep area by entrance door to lunchroom. Remove/replace water damaged ceiling tiles in lunchroom.

14. Sep 15, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water at washbowls of students washroom on north side of building from 1st-3rd floor ranging from 73.9f-77.6f degrees. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-030. No citation issued, cps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove ice build-up on floor and ceiling of walk-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint from ceiling at prep area by entrance door to lunchroom. Remove/replace water damaged ceiling tiles in lunchroom.

15. Nov 18, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food containers in the kitchen area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the storage area behind storage shelves,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the light shield covers in the kitchen area of dust build-up

16. Oct 3, 2014 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 the light shields not clean thru-out hallway,kitchen, lunch seating area, and dish room instructed to clean. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the pre-k class room 103, instructed to replace.

17. Nov 5, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean interior of cooler storage shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor in storage area, and in cooler/freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls and ceilings remove food splatters and dust build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to replace light shield in mop area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms in need of sign stating teachers provide soap and towels.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation needed in all washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all clutter in storage rooms, organize

18. Oct 29, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 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 cleaned or maintained. Recycle container open with over stuffed cardboard. Garbage on ground with container open must correct and maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued outside garbage area not maintained.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of wal in coolers in need of cleaning, shelves. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in stoage areas on all floors in need of cleaning. All materials need to be off the floor 6 inches. Floors in walk in freezer and walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove food splatters and dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield at mop sink in need of replacing. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms in need of sign stating teachers provide soap and towels. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation needed in all washrooms. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in storage rooms must be removed and or organize. Must maintain at all times to eliminate harborage.

19. Oct 18, 2012 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: Stock on floor in science storage room 2nd floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of hood above cooking equipment with dust accumulation. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter/unncessary articles in unused dishmachine room and 3rd floor mechanical room. Instd to remove same and organize area.

20. Aug 11, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • 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.REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT FAUCET IN LADIES WASHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. ALSO REPAIR FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR AT BOYS WASHROOM,2ND FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM ACCROSS FROM ROOM 106/ELEVATE.

21. Feb 18, 2011 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP SINKS.

    • 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 FLOORS IN MOP ROOM AND ELECTRICAL ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE IN PRE-K STORE ROOM-103. ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS.

22. Jun 18, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • 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. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.