Pass

Martin Luther King Jr. Academy of Social Justice

644 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60621

School ZIP 60621 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 1, 2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Academy of Social Justice was last inspected on June 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

June 1, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with broken lids. Instructed to replace and maintain to ensure tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020(b) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The faucet above the sanitizer compartment on the 3-comp sink leaking at the base. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the walk in freezer with food and dirt. 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall in the toilet room used by the kitchen staff has chipped/peeling paint. Instructed to scrape, paint wall and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The mechanical ventilation in the toilet room used by the kitchen staff ventilation does not work. Instructed to fix and maintain ventilation.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the doors at the front main entrance not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof doors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the washbowl in the unisex toilet room on the 1st fl in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around the top of the washbowl and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet above the sanitizer compartment on the 3-comp sink leaking at the base. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the doors at the front main entrance not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof doors and maintain.

      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 15 rodent droppings in the (active) pre-k classroom's storage closet. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the washbowl in the unisex toilet room on the 1st fl in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around the top of the washbowl and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet above the sanitizer compartment on the 3-comp sink leaking at the base. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling and light shields in the kitchen area with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling and light fixtures.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the storage closet in the pre-k room where the rodent activity was found cluttered. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize the storage closet to prevent harborage for rodents. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the doors at the front main entrance not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof doors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the washbowl in the unisex toilet room on the 1st fl in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around the top of the washbowl and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet above the sanitizer compartment on the 3-comp sink leaking at the base. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling and light shields in the kitchen area with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling and light fixtures.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision in the girls' toilet room near the food prep area. The hand dryer was not working in the said toilet room. Instructed to repair said hand dryer and provide paper towels in the said toilet room and maintain a hand drying provision at all handwashing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a dry ingredient (sugar or salt) storage container not labeled in the dry food storage area. Instructed to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the girl's toilet room on the second floor. 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 the floors behind the cooking equipment in the food prep area (food prep tables and double decker ovens) with slight debris. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the walk in cooler floor to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the middle faucet of the 3 comp sink leaking. Must 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: Instructed manager to provide a garbage can with a lid in the lunch room employees wash room as required.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager floors still need repairing in the lunch room employees wash room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the walk in cooler floor to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the middle faucet of the 3 comp sink leaking. Must 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: Must clean the lunch room staff wash room and repair floors.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside dumpster in poor repair(missing lid). Must repair to prevent possible access to food source for pest. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON LARGE MILK COOLER.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM KITCHEN- PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,STORAGE SHELVES.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SPILL ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNIT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM AND DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an infestation of appx. 1000 mice droppings or more scattered in various areas such as pre-k rook 104 in closet on and in between toys and articles on shelving units,the floor covered,on personal fan,art easle,cubbies,window sills,radiator covers,both computer desks,book storage containers,puppet stand,doll storage.pre- k room 106-on floor next to cots,window sill,music area.prep area-wall outlet cover under old dish machine area,cords on floor at serving line,under shelves.dry food storage area-on top of lid of ranch dressing,on floor under chemical storage shelf.lunchroom-on floor behind and next to both reach in freezers,on floor under rolling cart,on floor next to paper storage shelf,on wood cubbies shelves,on floor and next to pop machine and walk in cooler,at radiators.staff lounge- on floor in between refrigerator,behind washer/dryer,next to a pile of cloths.also a dead…

      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 an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of door # 4,8,pre- k room 106 and main entry.must make doors tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • 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 gasket on large milk cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from kitchen- prep tables,lower shelf of hot holding unit,storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in kitchen staff toilet room.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize massive clutter in pre-k room 104,106 and staff break room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean spill on floor in walk in cooler under shelving unit.must detail clean debris and dirt from floor in prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • 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

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand wash sink in the prep area and the staff kitchen toilet room slowly draining. 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 stall doors in the toilet rooms throughout the facility missing doors, locks, handles, and hardware. Instructed to repair 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 peeling paint on the ceiling in the boys 2nd floor toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets in disrepair on 2 door reach in freezer. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet spray nozzle in disrepair in prep kitchen one compartment sink. Must repair and maintain. Observed 3rd floor staff restroom how water knob in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the utensil storage drawers near can opener, the exterior of and door tracks underneath heat vents by windows in dining room. Clean microwaves in teachers lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Large puddles of water found on floor near pumps inside boiler room----must keep all floors dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean spills and splatters from: window shades, wall behind ovens in kitchen and from light shields where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair 2nd and 3rd leaky faucets at 3 compartment sink. Must repair 2 broken faucets in boys & girls 3rd floor washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate all stock throughout boiler room area 6 inches off of the floors. Also elevate clutter in both pre-k classrorom storage closets. All areas must be accessible for cleaning and servicing by pest control company.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 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: Improper pest control observed on premises. Mice droppings noted in the following areas: 20 on wooden ledge in paper goods storage area near walk-in cooler, and 30 found in boiler room locker room on floor along the bases of the walls. All affected areas must be cleaned and sanitized, all openings in walls, floors and ceilings must be sealed. Must also provide all required (state required) documentation for the pest control log book---serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the utensil storage drawers near can opener, the exterior and door tracks underneath heat vents by windows in dining room. Clean microwaves in teacher's lounges.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Large puddles of water found on floor near pumps inside boiler room----must keep all floors dry. Level all uneven sections of floor behind service line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean spills and splatters from: window shades, wall behind ovens in kitchen and from light shields where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair 2nd and 3rd leaky faucets at 3 compartment sink. Must repair 2 broken faucets in boys & girls 3rd floor wrms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate all stock throughout boiler room area 6 inches off of the floors. Also elevate clutter in both pre-k classrorom storage closets. All areas must be accessible for cleaning and servicing by pest control company.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Clean/sanitize floor of walk-in cooler under shelves, of food debris and food spills.

  17. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 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: Observed 30 mice droppings along wallbase and at corners in dry food storage area, with 10 mice droppings on shelf of cart and storage shelves in same area. Also noted 15 mice droppings at wall behind 2-dr freezers/coolers in cafeteria. Must remove, clean/sanitize affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020. No citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove droppings from cart and on shelving in dry storage area, clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize floor of walk-in cooler under shelves, of food debris and food spills.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING OF BOYS 1st FLOOR TOILET ROOM AND IN THE JANITORS CLOSET. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: NOTED A LEAK FROM THE BACK OF THE TOILET (3RD STALL) IN THE GIRLS 1st FLOOR TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Label the bulk food containers located in the food store room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean filters underneath the hood in the food prep area they are dusty.

    • 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 the wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in the food prep area, lunchroom where the reachin coolres are located, janitor's closets, throughout all sections of the 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: In head start toilet room 102 the walls have peeling paint.must remove the peeling paint and paint them. Clean walls in janitor's closets, and ceilings in student washrooms, in dry goods storage room, and in dining room(ceiling tiles). Seal up all openings in walls in student washrooms around pipe-fittings. Clean light shields throughout where needed has debris inside them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean light shields throughout where needed has debris inside them. Provide missing light shields to the lights that have none in the ist floor boys toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some missing and bent stall doors in the boys and girls toilet rooms throughout 1st,2nd and 3rd floors. Must provide new ones. Also in the boys toilet rooms some partitions are rusty at the bottoms of then. Must provide new ones.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide ventilation in all the toilet rooms 1st,2nd and third floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Large amount of clutter and unnecessary articles in supply closet in the head start room 102. Must remove the clutter and clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interiors of the unused tagged dish machine in kitchen.

    • 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 the wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in the kitchen, janitor's closets, throughout all sections of the boiler room, and wherever needed.

    • 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 in janitor's closets, and ceilings in student washrooms, in dry goods storage room, and in dining room(ceiling tiles). Seal up all openings in walls in student washrooms around pipe-fittings. Clean light shields throughout where needed(debris).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide ventilation in all washrooms.

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 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: 20-30 mice droppings observed on floor and elevated ledge behind walk-in cooler in dining room. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas and seal up any openings found(serviced by pest control 2-13-14). Citation issued-serious 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificates (xeroxed and expired) provided at time of investigation . Citation issued-serious 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interiors of the unused tagged dish machine and milk cooler in kitchen.

    • 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 the wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in the kitchen, janitor's closets, throughout all sections of the boiler room, and wherever needed.

    • 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 in janitor's closets, and ceilings in student washrooms, in dry goods storage room, and in dining room(ceiling tiles). Seal up all openings in walls in student washrooms around pipe-fittings. Clean light shields throughout where needed(debris).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide ventilation in all washrooms.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.THERE IS THREE WATER FOUNTAINS ONE ON EACH FLOOR NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME NEED TO REPAIR THE WATER FOUNTAINS ON 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOORS.

    • 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.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • 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.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 2 DOOR FREEZERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM.PEELING PAINT AT EXCESS AREA IN LUNCHROOM AT ENTRANCE DOOR NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.

    • 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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM, AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD LAST ROW OF THE LUNCHROOM.

  23. Pass

    Complaint · 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: Found floor tiles damaged and some missing under electric oven.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not swept inside janitor's closets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found damaged/burnt electric oven not working that must be removed.

  24. 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: Found floors not swept inside boiler areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found light fixture not shielded inside walk in cooler.

  25. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 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.THE STOVE,HOOD AND FILTERS,HOOD ABOVE THE NON WORKING DISH MACHINE, DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • 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 THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SOME PEELING PAINT IN THE PREP AREA CEILING.. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAP AND PAINT THE CEILING

    • 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.CLEAN VENTS IN PREP AREA.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.