Logan Square Elementary School was last inspected on September 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 17, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general-
CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed to provide and maintain the required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is effective against norovirus) priority foundation violation 7-38-005. (***see comments).
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the employee unisex washroom located in the kitchen area.instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage area not maintained, with excessive litter on the ground around the garbage dumpster area, and the dumpster lids kept open. Instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area clean and keep dumpster lids closed when not in use.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). (corrected on site). (***see comments).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in girls'and women's staff toilet rooms. Noted all new toilet rooms on 3rd floor/ upper grades have covered receptacle. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained ceiling tiles at entrance of lunchroom and in lunchroom instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed on 1st floor outside boy toilet room water leaking through floor tile, instructed to repair leak and if necessary, replace affected floor tile and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3rd floor of upper grades classrooms ceiling and wall with water damage, 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the walls in the lunchroom. 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed on 3rd floor of upper grade classrooms 3 lights in hall not working according to building engineer; during toilet room contruction wires were cut, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure with spill kit.priority violation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Washrooms handwash bowls hot and cold water push buttons not maintained, less than 15 seconds running water time when buttons are pushed. Instructed to recalibrate washrooms handwash bowls hot and cold water push buttons to a minimal 15 seconds running water time when pushed.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed handwashing sink at the food service line in the lunch room. Must install an exposed handwashing sink with hot and cold running water at the service line and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priorty foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand sink on serving line in lunch room.must provide a hand sink with hot and cold running water on serving line and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 and center of door #11.must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2 & 3 door reach in coolers in lunchroom.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from pre-k room #402 shelving units.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer in annex building 2 & 3 rd fl. Boy's and girls.must repair or replace annex staff 1st fl. Leaky toilet,pre-k room 403 leaky toilet and kitchen staff toilet.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in paper goods storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in pre-k room #402.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the two door cooler and three door cooler in the dining area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on the floors of the hallways throughout school. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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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 on the hallways throughout the school. Instructed facility to remove all peeling paint, repaint walls, and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Observed the second floor boys' washroom to have damaged and missing tiles in various areas. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand sink easily accessible to the serving line inside the cafeteria (away from kitchen). Instructed facility to install a hand washing sink with hot and cold water under city pressure, soap, paper towels, and to maintain. Observed the washroom in the lunchroom to have a slow draining handsink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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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 side delivered door #11 not rodent proof door has approximately one inch opening on between doors. Must repair and maintain. Instructed to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumster in poor repair with missing and broken lids also observed garbage trash and food debris on ground surround dumpster. Instructed to repair and maintain dumpster and sorrounding area. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on ventilation fan inside walk-in cooler in kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water inside the girls bathroom of the main building (first floor). Instructed to have hot and cold running water at all times in bathrooms. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the refrigeration unit of the pre-k class room #402. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint on ceiling of the girls bathroom on the first floor (main building). Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted slow drain and low water pressure at the hand wash sink and 2 compartment sink of the teachers lounge. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean ventilation fan inside 2-door prep cooler.must remove dust accumulation.
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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/chipped paint on ceiling on annex building 3rd floor girls bathroom. Must scrape and repaint ceiling. Observed tissue paper and dirt on ceiling on annex building 3rd floor boys bathroom. Must clean and maintain. Observed missig wall tiles in main building basement girls bathrooms. Must repair to smooth easily cleanable surfaces. Observed missing wall tiles in main building basement and 2nd floor girls and boys bathrooms. Also observed peeling/chipped paint on ceiling same bathroom. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate all stored items inside walk-in freezer 6 inches off floor/wall for easier of cleaning.
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Conditional
Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN TRUE 2 DOOR COOLER IN USE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED AT 44.4F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MUST NOT USE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-74608040 OR E-MAIL AT cdphfood@cityofchicago.org TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL.APPROXIMATELY AT 2:40 P.M. AMBIENT AIR MEASURED AT 32.5F AT THIS TIME.HELD FOR INSPECTION IS REMOVED,MAY RESUME NORMAL USE OF SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed poterntially hazardous foods cooked grilled cheese sandwich,cooked pizza,cooked cheese quesadilla,cooked pancake stored at improper temperatures (42.8f-49.6f) held inside the kitchen true 2 door cooler. Instructed manager to discard,denature approximately 1/2 pound of food worth $6.75 as stated per manager at this time. All cold foods inside cold holding units must be 40f or below at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005a citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Remove dust accumulations inside all coolers and freezers including ventilation covers in the kitchen areas and student lunch room areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Remove rust on floor inside the milk walk-in-cooler. Floors in the boiler room areas and adjacent supply storage rooms all require a detail cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed scattered sites of peeling/chipped paint from pre-k classroom#009(toilet room),maintenance room(1st floor),seal opening on wall near windows same room must repair to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.seal noticeable opening(s) around pipes inside the mop sink utility closet(1st floor).also,door frame at front main entrance must repair/replace threshold.missing and damaged wall tiles 2nd floor hirls toilet room (main building).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair water leak at center drain pipe beneath the kitchen 3 compartment sink.remove ice build up from the compressor lines in walk-in-freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove all unused coolers in the kitchen corner area and outside hallway adjacent to the students lunchroom.must elevate all stored items 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning in the boiler room areas and storage rooms.also,inside the 1st,2nd floor mop sink utility rooms (main building).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found broken equipment, warmer and the one door cooler not being maintained. Instructed to repair or replace them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found shelving units not clean at main kitchen, must clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the book room, pump room and store room along the walls and in the corners.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean the large vent in the girls toilet room basement has dust buildup on it.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found cluttered conditions in pre k classrooms annex#401,main building #109-must clean, organize. Also clutter in the pump room and boiler room old unused furnature large number of desk, chairs, boxes and smart board stands. The book room, clutter boxes,bags old unused equipment and books. Remove clutter and clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.
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Pass
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN STAFF BATHROOM, NO SOAP IN CHILDREN'S BATHROOM, BY LUNCH ROOM, ON FIRST FLOOR, AND SECOND FLOOR, AND BOYS HAND DRYER IN POOR REPAIR ON SECOND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO TO KEEP ALL BATHROOMS FULLY STOCK, AND ALL DEVICE'S PROPERLY WORKING, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. GIRLS BATHROOM FIRST FLOOR MAIN BUILDING HAS NO RUNNING HOT WATER, MUST PROVIDE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE OF BATHROOM, UNTIL RUNNING HOT WATER CAN BE ACHIEVED, ADDITIONAL BATHROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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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. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
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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. DESKS NOT CLEAN IN THE ALLEGED ROOMS WHERE THE FOOD POISON OCCUR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL ROOMS THOROUGHLY
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND BULB TO LIGHT THATS OUT, IN SAME AREA
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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. NO EXHAUST SYSTEM INSTALL ABOVE WARMING OVENS, MUST HAVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE OVENS, OR MANUAL WITH ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS, TO DETERMINE THE TOTAL KILOWATTS TO OVENS
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PUSH KNOBS WASHBOWLS IN STUDENT TOILET ROOMS ANNEX BUILDING-MUST REPAIR,VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP-ENGINEER IS AWARE AT THIS TIME.
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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.FOUND CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN PREK CLASSROOMS ANNEX#401,MAIN BUILDING #109-MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE,REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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. REPAIR TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN PRE-K MOBILE BUILDING CLASSROOM TOILET.
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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. TOILET BOWLS THRU-OUT FACLITY,INCLUDING THE ONES IN PRE-K MOBILE BUILDING CLASSROOMS WITH STAINS DUE TO IMPROPER OR NON-CLEANING, MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. COUNTER TOPS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM #401 NEEDS CLEANING.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.