Pass

Madison

7433 S Dorchester, Chicago, IL 60619

School ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 1, 2026

Madison was last inspected on October 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

October 1, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets not functioning properly at hand washing sinks in boys, girls, and staff annex and main building washrooms. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      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 receptacles in girls, unisex and staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all girls, staff and unisex 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 items stored on floor in pre-k closet 106. Instructed manager to store all items six inches off floor away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets not functioning properly at hand washing sinks in boys, girls, and staff annex and main building washrooms. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2627834 on 12-2-25:10-observed hot water (122.1f-128.9f) above maximum of 120f at hand washing sinks in annex first and second floor boys, girls and staff washrooms. Instructed manager to maintain hot water 100-120f at all hand washing sinks. Priority 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: Observed no covered receptacles in girls, unisex and staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all girls, staff and unisex 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 items stored on floor in pre-k closet 106. Instructed manager to store all items six inches off floor away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person n charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water (122.1f-128.9f) above maximum of 120f at hand washing sinks in annex first and second floor boys, girls and staff washrooms. Instructed manager to maintain hot water 100-120f at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation 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 timed faucets not functioning properly at hand washing sinks in boys, girls, and staff annex and main building washrooms. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving inside walk-in cooler/freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside milk cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in girls, unisex and staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all girls, staff and unisex 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 items stored on floor in pre-k closet 106. Instructed manager to store all items six inches off floor away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light in kitchen staff locker room washroom. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting inside washrooms.

      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 not corrected from report #2608081 on 12-9-24:53-the trash receptacle in the toilet room used by the cafeteria staff has no lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid/cover. Maintain same. Priority foundation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted.a chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The hot water pressure at the right washbowl in the girl's toilet room by the cafeteria is low. Instructed to increase water pressure and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The trash receptacle in the toilet room used by the cafeteria staff has no lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid/cover. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the walk in cooler/freezer, corners and around the sinks, cooking/cooling equipment and storage racks in the storage area with dirt and spider webs. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops stored inside of the mop buckets. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some food debris under hot serving table. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sinks in engineer toilet room and in pre-school classroom toilet room with inadequate hot water temperatures. Hot water was measured at 82 f (engineer toilet room) and 64 f ( pre-school classroom toilet room). Instructed manager to provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100 f. Prority violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs food held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 46-50 f. Instructed manager to ensure that all cold foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 10 pounds pizza bagels, 10 pounds chicken salad filling, 10 pounds bbq chicken filling, 10 pounds beans and cheese, 10 pounds black bean veggie wrap, and 7 pounds of cheese cubes ( $350). Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 door coooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 48 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 and below. Unit tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed constant running water in the staff toilet room located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the rear staff toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall coving coming loose from the wall at the entrance of the kitchen to the left, behind shelving in the dry storage room. Also left of the serving line observed the wall coving coming loose. Instructed to repair and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on hand washing sink in kitchen staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in cleaning supply/paper storage room in kitchen, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor near pipe fitting, along walls and corners in janitor closet near kitchen, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in custodial office, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor behind copier along walls and corners in lounge. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book available. Premises must be serviced by a licensed exterminator and log book available upon inspection. Priorty foundation 7-38-020(c)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on hand washing sink in kitchen staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2355216 on 12-12-19: 53-instructed that any washroom used by females must have a covered receptacle. 55-replace/repair missing or damaged coving along wall base in lunchroom. Priority foundation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that any washroom used by female must have a covered receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace/repair missing or damaged coving along wall base in lunchroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. 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: Observed low water pressure at lunchroom staff washroom hand sink. Instructed to repair.

      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: Instructed that any washroom used by female must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  13. 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: Observed cracked floor tile around the floor drain in the center of the girls washroom in the modular building; replace cracked tile or seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a constant trickle of water running from the faucet of the exposed hand sink in the kitchen when the water is turned off; repair.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes in the floor at the bottom of the baseboardsalong the north and south lunchroom walls. Instructed to repair and maintain the floors.

  15. 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: Observed broken door gasket on reach-in cooler in kitchen, instructed to replace or repair.

    • 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 at door entrance to servery, also dirty floor drain in kitchen, instructed to repair, clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall base in cafeteria seating area, instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken urinal in boys 1st floor toilet room, increase timed faucets to 15 seconds per city code and in staff toilet room on 1st floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  16. 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: Observed loose rubber gaskets at the three door refrigerator in the kitchen; repair or replace gaskets. (unit at proper temperature at this time).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Three floor tile missing in kitchen; replace floor tile. (two in front of stove and one next to the one comp sink floor drain).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed lower wall base under the toilets in the girls washroom in the modular building (first floor)in poor repair with missing wall coving and peeling paint; repair lower wall. Clean ceiling vent in rear of dining room to remove dust observed. Found one door missing to a stall in the girls washroom on the second floor in the main building; replace missing door to stall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found one toilet in poor repair in the girls washroom on the first floor in the main building; repair toilet.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair floors in kitchen, dining room, and in teacher's washroom inside teacher's lounge all in modular building(broken and cracked floors tiles in these areas). Must eliminate puddles if water in basement boiler room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all light shields in kitchen where needed. Clean or replace all stained ceiling tiles in dining room. Clean and/or paint walls in dining room. Repair all exit doors in both buildings that are not tight-fitting at the bottom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace blown light inside walk-in freezer in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide mechanical ventilation in washrooms in both buildings.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky hot water knob on faucet at exposed handsink in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock 6 inches off floor in storage room next to engineer's office, and in storage room inside teacher's lounge. All areas must be accessible for cleaning, inspecting and servicing by pest control company.

  18. 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: Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in storage closets, storage rooms in pre-k classroom and where needed. Replace broken floor tiles and/or repair areas of floors where surfaces are not level in dining room. Repair hole in floor by heater in pre-k classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all loose wall cove in washrooms(in both buidlings), in kitchen, serviceline and dining areas. Repair wall in washroom stall in boy's second floor washroom(main building) and seal all openings around pipes connected to toilets and urinals in student washrooms. Replace stained ceiling tiles in hallway on second floor in modular building. Clean or paint walls in dining room. Paint wall vents in dining room. Repair rear exit doors in main building.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink. Repair 2 broken toilets in student washrooms in modular building.

  19. 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: Must remove peeling paint from mop sink closet on the 1st floor in the main building.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing floor tiles in the prep kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles throughout hallways in main and modular buildings.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must better organize gym room and kindergarten class room storage closets. Remove all unnecessary items and store everytihing 6 inches off the floor.

  20. 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: 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. OBSERVED LEAKY CONNECTION ON PIPE CONNECTION UNDER HAND SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING. MUST REPAIR.

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