McDade Classical was last inspected on September 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 30, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted broken cold-water handle at first sink in boys southeast washroom. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
25 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mice droppings scattered on floor inside cabinet under sink in lunchroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitze all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and serving areas. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: The left washbowl in the girl's toilet room in the annex and in the staff's toilet room needs to be recaulked at the top of the sink. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) THE FIRST TWO WASHBOWLS IN THE GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOMS NEAR THE CAFETERIA HOT/COLD WATER DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. THE THIRD WASHBOWLS IN THE SAME TWO TOILET ROOMS HAS NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO OPEN THE FAUCETS SO THAT THEY STAY ON FOR AT MINIMUM 20 SECONDS AND PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE OTHER SINKS. MAINTAIN GOOD AND ADEQUATE PLUMBING.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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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: The left washbowl in the girl's toilet room in the annex and in the staff's toilet room needs to be recaulked at the top of the sink. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The first two washbowls in the girls/boys toilet rooms near the cafeteria hot/cold water does not stay on long enough for adequate hand washing. The third washbowls in the same two toilet rooms has no hot/cold running water. Instructed to open the faucets so that they stay on for at minimum 20 seconds and provide running water to the other sinks. Maintain good and adequate plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: The outside dumpster overflowing with large black garbage bags. Dumpster is so full that the lids can't close. Instructed to keep lids on the dumpsters tight fitted. Must either have more frequent pick ups or get a dumpster large enough to handle the volume of trash accumilated. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) no citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general 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 handwashing signage at the handwashing sink behind the serving line in the cafeteria. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no lided receptacle in the all-gender toilet room across from the janitor's closet near the main entrance. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 of 2 (LEFT) HAND WASHING SINK IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM NEAR TEACHER'S LOUNGE WITH NO HOT WATER. WATER AT SINK WAS MEASURED AT 69F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general 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 handwashing signage in staff toilet room near front desk. Instructed manager to install.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 1 of 2 (LEFT) HAND WASHING SINK IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM NEAR TEACHER'S LOUNGE WITH NO HOT WATER. WATER AT SINK WAS MEASURED AT 69F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster receptacles with lids which were unable to close. Instructed manager to ensure all dumpster receptacles have tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). No citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside reach in cooler and warming rack inside lunchroom service line. External temperature gauge of units are located in kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator and warming units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed prep handsinks without a waste receptacle. Informed that any and all handwashing sink which are provided with disposable towels shall also be provided with a waste receptacle. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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: Instructed manager to install an exposed sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in prep/serving area for proper handwashing.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot/tempered water at all washbowls in girls washroom. Instructed manager to provide hot/tempered water at washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030
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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: Clean floors along walls and corners near copier in teachers lounge.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to install an exposed sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in prep/serving area for proper handwashing.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Found one of four handsinks in the girls washroom with no running water; must provide running water to the sink closet to the wall. Found one urinal in the boys washroom leaking; instructed to repair leak at urinal closet to the stall. Found one sink in the boys washroom with no running water; must restore to first sink. (work orders and parts placed by school custodian)
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Noted potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Noted three salads containing leafy greens and sliced boiled eggs at 64.0 degrees f and 2 turkey and cheese sandwiches at 54 degrees f. Must maintain potentially hazardous cold foods at 40 degrees f and below or 140 degrees f and above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace the burned out light bulb in the hall mop sink closet near the front entrance.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted water leaking from the overhead backflow device at the mop sink in the boiler room when the cold water source is turned on. Must repair.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DIVIDERS IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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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 dumpster lids in poor repair .must repair or replace lids to be tight fitting.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1387416 4/1/14 not corrected #38-the girl's washroom has no hot or tempered water at the wash bowls and the sink is slow draining.#41-must rmove clutter from the storage room and gym office.must repair and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from dividers in women's staff toiletroom.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on reach in cooler.
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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 replace missing floor tiles in girl's toiletroom.must clean floor in chair storage adjacent to lunchroom.
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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: Must seal holes in door panels at door #2,4.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace missing faucet handle in boy's at last hand sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove,articles from wall and off of floor in lunchroom.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: THE ABOVE ONLY HAS A COPY OF HER CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,MUST PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The girls washroom located near room 107 has no hot or tempered water at the washbowl and the sink is not draining properly,instructed to repair washbowl in washroom
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the storage room and the gym office,to prevent rodent harborge
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in boiler room,in washrooms, in storage & janitor's closets, in multi-purpose room and where needed. Replace broken floor tile in multi-purpose room b hind milk cooler and section of floor underneath computer by unused sink in computer lab.
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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: Clean window ledges in store room inside computer lab. Seal small opening in lower right corner of exit door in boiler room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize office area in engineer's office and keep all articles in storage rooms & closets elevated 6 inches off floors.
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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: Clean storage shelves in book storage room and staff refrigerator & freezer in teacher's lounge.
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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: Detail clean floors along wall bases and in corners in boiler room.
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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: Finish sealing opening in wall in teacher's break room by sink. Clan window ledge in coach's office/storage area. Repair lower right section of exit door in boiler room.
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Pass
Tag Removal · Pass
4 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: Must clean vent covers in washrooms and remove dust to allow ventilation to function properly.
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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: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout hallways. Must repair broken wall tile in boys washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair clog at mop sink in boiler room and remove standing water from the interior of the sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove all clutter and unnecessary items from gym teacher storage room/office. Store all items 6 inches off the floor and away from walls to prevent rodent harborage.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 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: Must clean vent covers in washrooms and remove dust to allow ventilation to function properly.
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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: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout hallways. Must repair broken wall tile in boys washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair clog at mop sink in boiler room and remove standing water from the interior of the sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove all clutter and unnecessary items from gym teacher storage room/office. Store all items 6 inches off the floor and away from walls to prevent rodent harborage.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance. Found previous minor violation from 05-19-2010 not corrected. (41)observed cluttered storage area,potential pest harborage area-gym storage areas,engineer storage room,storage rm-21.must clean areas and install storage pallets or shelving to elevate storage off floors. Must correct all minor violations by the dates specified on report. Serious citation issued 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean vent covers in washrooms and remove dust to allow ventilation to function properly.
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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: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout hallways. Must repair broken wall tile in boys washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair clog at mop sink in boiler room and remove standing water from the interior of the sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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.( 1ST FL) ALSO TIMER WORNCOLD WATER,SAME WASHROOM.
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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. 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. OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA-GYM STORAGE AREA,ENGINEER STORAGE ROOM,STORAGE RM-21.MUST CLEAN AREAS AND INSTALL STORAGE PALLETS OR SHELVING TO ELIVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS.
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