Pass

Sandoval

5534 S St Louis (3500W), Chicago, IL 60629

School ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 5, 2026

Sandoval was last inspected on February 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

February 5, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed exterior door near cafeteria office not tight fitting with 1/4in gap at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain all exterior doors tight fitting .

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Double door #5 not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom of doors. Instd to repair and maintain tight fitting/protected

      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: Hot holding door gasket at service line in disrepair, not tight fitting. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose gasket at the refirgerator door in the food preparation area. Must repair. Informed manager.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Door 5 not protected, approx. 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to rodent proof door so as to be tight fitting

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  4. Pass

    Canvass · 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 funtioning properly in washrooms. Instructed manager to repair. Faucets must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of entrance and exit doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor along walls and corners in electrical and mechanical rooms. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow preventer device on waterline of ice machine. Instructed backflow preventer device must be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 2 trays of cooked fish in hot holding unit at service line at improper temperatures ranging from 115.1f-120.9f. Temperatures also verified with food staff thermometer. Fish disposed and denatured at this time. Approx 5lbs $20 value. Instd to maintain hot foods at 135f or above at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Worn surface and black substance at wall above 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove black substance and paint worn surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. 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: No exposed handsink in same area of serving lines (3). Instd to provide exposed handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 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: Mice droppings (over 60) noted in the following storage closets: rooms 109, 111, 115, 117, 207, and 2nd floor electrical closet west wing. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Clutter , stock on floor noted in same areas. Instd to remove any necessary articles and elevate stock 6 inches above floor to prevent rodent harborage. Violation 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in same area of serving lines (3). Instd to provide exposed handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area. Clogged sink, unable to drain in room 115. Instd to repair.

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. 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: Observed 20 mice droppings in the rear kitchen mop sink area, and electrical room, instructed to have pest control return for service, remove all droppings,clean and sanitize both areas. Also fill hole in electrical room at base of wall and floor.serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from report #1763782, date 4/28/2016. Correct by date was 7/28/2016. # 36 light shields in need of cleaning to remove splatter and objects in shield. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lunchroom microwave interior 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: Clean floor in rear kitchen mop sink room, and electrical room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling in southwest first floor boy's restroom,instructed to repair. Also replace water damaged ceiling tiles in the hallway out side class room 101(pre-k),and in lunchroom serving line 1, and 2, instructed to replace. Fill holes in electrical room rear kitchen, and hole in lunchroom wall in serving area.

  12. 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: Hood ventilation unit above cooking equipmet in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in need of cleaning to remove splatter and objects in shield. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  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 the rear 2 door cooler not clean, standing water on the bottom of cooler, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen hood over the cooking area dusty, instructed to clean. Observed the kitchen light shields not clean, instructed to clean. Observed the kitchen ceiling tile food splashes above the storage door way, instructed to clean.

  14. 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: Observed the interior of the microwaves 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: Observed standing water and toilet paper on the boys and girls 1st. Floor restroom floor, instructed to remove the water, and pick up the paper.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling, along with peeling paint in the 1st floor boys restroom ceiling, instructed to remove peeling paint/reseal, and repair/reseal ceiling around ceiling vent.also in that boys restroom clean the light shield. Observed the ceiling tiles and wall not clean in the main kitchen by ovens, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one light out in the main kitchen over the prep table, instructed to replace.

  15. 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: Lightshields thru-out prep area and interior of cooking ventilation hood not clean. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink slow draining. Instd to repair same. Leaking faucets at 3-compartment sink. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in storage closets in kdg rooms. Instd to organize same areas and elevate all stock off floor.

  16. 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: Floors in mop sink room in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in dish room in need of cleaning to remove dust build up at top of machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Air vent unit in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  17. 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE UTILITY CLOSETS, AND DISHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. LIGHT NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM,UTILITY ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOMS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

    • 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.PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.IT IS TO HARD TO SEE IN THERE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BOILER ROOM AND BOTH MECHANICAL ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.