Pass

Canter Middle

4959 S Blackstone (1500E), Chicago, IL 60615

School ZIP 60615 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Sep 11, 2026

Canter Middle was last inspected on September 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

September 11, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. 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: Timed faucet not functioning properly at left sink in girls first floor washroom. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unwrapped utensils not inverted in serving area. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door gaskets on upright cooler. Instructed manager to replace damaged door gaskets and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on wall vents and debris on floor in serving area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in serving area. Instructed manager to replace missing light shield.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior on the reach in coolers to remove spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the hot water temperature in the student washrooms ranging from 76f-91f at the handsinks. Instructed that hot running water in the washrooms must be maintained at a minimum of 100f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030 issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the water temperature in the student washrooms ranging from 78f-83f at the handsinks. Instructed that hot running water in the washrooms must be maintained at a minimum of 100f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030 issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  6. 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: Found some faucets at handsinks in student washrooms not staying on the required minimum time of 15 seconds; must adjust faucets where needed.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one handsink in the girls washroom (first and second floor) and one boys handsink on the second floor not working properly; must correct. The middle sink in the boys washroom on the first floor has a constant trickle of water flowing when sink not in use; must correct. Also observed a sewer gas odor from floor drain near the three comp sink; instructed to have serviced to remove odor.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sensors for hand wash sinks in washrooms where necessary. Washrooms have additional working hand sinks.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at handwashing sinks of 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor of staff,boys/girls washrooms. Temperature at time of inspection ranged from 72-73.5f. Instructed that the minimum temperature for hot running water at all handwashing sinks should be 100f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sensors for hand wash sinks in washrooms where necessary. Washrooms have additional working hand sinks.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at handwashing sinks of 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor of staff,boys/girls washrooms. Temperature at time of inspection ranged from 72-73.5f. Instructed that the minimum temperature for hot running water at all handwashing sinks should be 100f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior bottom of warming/hot holding oven of liquid food spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sensors for hand wash sinks in washrooms where necessary. Washrooms have additional working hand sinks.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles for women's washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove pooling water from 3rd fllor boys washroom and keep dry at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  12. 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 right washbowl sink inoperable in the boys restroom, 1st floor; left washbowl sink inoperable in the girls restroom, 1st floor. Must make water available at all washbowl sinks. Must repair and maintain same.

  13. 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: Provide hot/tempered water at left sink in girls second floor washroom and middle sink in boys second floor washroom.

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Boiler room doors not rodent proofed, 1" gap on bottom left side of single door, 1/4" gap on bottom of right door in electrical room. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot/tempered(85f) water at washbowls in first, second, and third floor, boys, girls, and staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hot/tempered water at all washbowls for proper hand washing. 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: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all storage and utility closet areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide adequaete lighting in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused articles and equipment in storage room 112 to prevent pest harborage.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must organize and maintain utility closets on all floors of the building.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN LUNCHROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN LUNCHROOM,DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILETROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN & LUNCHROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN TO STAY ON FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST & 3RD FL. MOPSINKS STOPPED UP & NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL.,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. (G & B),LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST & 3RD FL. (G),LEAKY PIPE AT 3RD FL.(B),NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1ST FL. (B) MIDDLE SINK,2ND FL. (G) FAR RIGHT,2ND FL. (B) MIDDLE .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. MOPSINK CLOSET.

  17. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at hand sinks in kitchen staff toiletroom at this time.must provide hot & cold running water at all times.hot running water has been restored at hand sink at this time of inspection.(critical 7-38-030)no citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook on premises to view with required documents.must provide and maintain.(serious 7-38-020)no citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed no outside garbage dumpster.must provide outside garbage dumpster with tight fitting lids.(serious 7-38-020)no citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on 2- door reach in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean window sills in lunchroom.

    • 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 or replace loose wall bases in lunchroom,damaged lower wall in closet in lunchroom.must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall in kitchen staff toiletroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in kitchen & lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handle at hand sink in kitchen to stay on for hand washing.must repair or replace 1st & 3rd fl. Mopsinks stopped up & no cold running water at 2nd fl.,low water pressure at hand sinks in 2nd fl. (g & b),leaky toilet in 1st & 3rd fl. (g),leaky pipe at 3rd fl.(b),no hot running water at 1st fl. (b) middle sink,2nd fl. (g) far right,2nd fl. (b) middle .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in 1st fl. Mopsink closet.

  18. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken rubber gasket at two door cooler in kitchen to avoid escaping air. (unit is at proper temperature at this time).

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  21. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Hand washing facilities not properly maintained. No cold running water in washrooms on the 3rd floor. Must repair and provide cold running water at all hand washing facilities. Also increase water pressure at all sinks. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of grease trap beginning to rust. Must remove rust and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in all food storage areas.

  22. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Hand washing facilities not properly maintained. No hot running water in washrooms on the 3rd floor. Must repair and provide hot running water at all hand washing facilities. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of grease trap beginning to rust. Must remove rust and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in all food storage areas.

  23. 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: Repair walls in kitchen, dry storage and gym areas. Clean wall vent in kitchen. Repair ceiling in boys 3rd floor washroom(peeling paint).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair light above steam table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair middle sinks in boys 1st and 2nd floor washrooms and right sink in boys 1st floor washroom. Increase pressure on water fountains as needed.

  24. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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: Found food containers not stored properly. (must store inverted).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean along walls at boiler areas.

  25. 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: Repaint grease trap cover, starting to rust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all missing drain floor covers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair wall in gym/lunch room walls have paint bubbles. Repair same. All walls must be smooth tight fitting and easy cleanable.

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