Pritzker College Prep

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 31, 2025 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: Noted a 1/4 inch door gap repaired with duct tape between rear double doors from engineers room to alley where dumpsters are. Instructed to provide a tight-seal at base of door to prevent pest entry

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. Sep 16, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   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 washing signage at hand washing sink in employee washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     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: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on two door cooler. The surface must be smooth and cleanable

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Aug 24, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed house salads at improper cold holding temperature at 78f at room temperature. Also observed ham and cheese sandwiches at 53f sitting out at room temperature. Tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Food discarded voluntarily by employee. Food weighing approximately 15 lbs at a cost of $75.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed minor debris on ground surrounding outdoor dumpster area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

4. Dec 21, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Oct 14, 2022 Fail

   License Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; when water from one compartment is drained; waste water backs up into adjacent compartments. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

6. Jun 22, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit or written procedures on site at time of inspection. Instructed management to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink in the cafeteria service line area where lunches are being served to students. Instructed management that a handwashing sink must be located to allow convenient use by employees in all food dispensing areas. Must install a handwashing sink in said area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: The 3-door freezer in the cafeteria area is broken and unable to maintain proper temperature. The freezer is currently unplugged and not in use. Instructed to remove broken equipment from premises or repair accordingly. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the main entrance double doors, and a 1/4 in gap in between and at the bottom of the exit double doors (off the maintenace room). Instructed management to rodent proof said doors and make tight-fitting.

     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 dead insects inside the light shields over the cafeteria seating area. Instructed management to remove all dead insects and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is slow draining. When water from one compartment is drained; water backs up into adjacent compartments. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a black mold-like substance inside the 3-door freezer in the cafeteria serving line area. Instructed management to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: The 2nd floor mop sink is slow draining. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention devices on both 1st floor and 2nd floor mop sinks. Must provide or be able to show location of backflow prevention device.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found broken floor tiles near the wall behind the oven and walk-in cooler. Found holes in the wall behind the oven and below the kitchen handwash sink (left side). Noted the wall base strip peeling off the wall behind the prep sink and steamer. Instructed management to repair all and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the ventilation covers inside the girls and boys washrooms closest to the cafeteria. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used