Pass

Gary Comer College Prep

7131 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 21, 2026

Gary Comer College Prep was last inspected on January 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

January 21, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. 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 operable in first and second floor girls and boys 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 and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and utility areas. Observed spills on walls in dish washing area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler needs to have on a beard guard. Instructed to obtain and maintain wearing a beard guard when in the food prep area and handling food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The washbowls in the 1st fl girls toilet needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk 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: The following plumbing issues must be fixed and maintained: -the leak under the sanitizing compartment on the 3-compartment sink. -provide running water to the 3rd washbowl in the 1st fl girls toilet room.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment, sinks and in the storage room with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink near the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      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 no recent pest control logbook. Instructed to provide record of visits and copy of license that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued

      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 evidence of pest activity. Observed approximately 25-35 small flies throughout the following areas in the food prep area: in the mop sink closet in the food prep area, area near the ventilation hood, in the dry storage areas, and in the cafeteria area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several cutting boards with deep grooves and dark staining. Instructed manager to replace 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 leak at base of wash compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed manager to meet requirement

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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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.