Annie Keller Gifted School was last inspected on September 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
September 14, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door in poor repair (gap at the bottom) and the ground plate is also broken. Must repair to prevent possible entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaks in the following areas. ****must repair and maintain in good working order**** leak at the hot water knob in the main kitchen prep area...leak at the faucet head of the two compartment sink in the main prep area... Faucet of the hand washing sink in the staff toilet room on the second floor girls side spraying water (possible aerator issue) and boys second floor right side faucet head loose in need of repair. Instructed to repair all.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 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 a small gap at bottom corner of prep room door. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Large can opener in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Staff unisex toilet rooms in need of covered garbage cans. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in storage area and prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up at wall bases. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Walls in rear prep area and around mop sink in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatters and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Violation #54 not corrected observed outside garbage containers open with much debris on ground around containers. Instructed tohave containers closed and tight fitting at all times. Area around containers must be clean at all times. Priority violation 7-38-020(b) no citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a small gap at bottom corner of prep room door. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Large can opener in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Staff unisex toilet rooms in need of covered garbage cans. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: See violation #59
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in storage area and prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up at wall bases. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Walls in rear prep area and around mop sink in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatters and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 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 a small gap at bottom corner of prep room door. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Large can opener in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Staff unisex toilet rooms in need of covered garbage cans. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage containers open with much debris on ground around containers. Instructed tohave containers closed and tight fitting at all times. Area around containers must be clean at all times. Priority foudation violation 7-38-020(b) no citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in storage area and prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up at wall bases. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Walls in rear prep area and around mop sink in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatters and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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 the following doors not rodent proofed, 1/4 ' gap under west dining room door, 1/4" gap on bbottom of right door near east stairwell, 1/4" gap on bottom of right bottom of left door at west exit near stairwell. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Observed milk crates used as shelving in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
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: Observed no hot water at left sink in boys first and second floor washroom, right sink not operable in girls first floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in first floor unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in storage 117 in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris on floors in storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not inverted. Instd to invert (handle up) and maintain
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Missing covers on receptacles in staff toilet rooms (1st and 2nd floor). Instd to provide covers and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under equipment, along walls and corners in dry storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 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 hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in serving area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following stored at improper temperature in walk-in cooler:15 cases of prairie farm fat free milk, 1% milk and chocolate milk with use by dates 3-3-19 and 3-10-19 at 48.6f-51.2f, beef broth 50.4f, chicken ham 49.6f, turkey ham 49.5f, yogurt 49.6f, sour cream 48.9f, raw chicken 46.4f-47.1f. Instructed manager to discard approximately $235 of product. All cold food must maintain 41f or below during storage. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 48.2f-53.6f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain 41f or below. Walk-in cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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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: Observed milk crates used for shelving in walk-in freezer and paper good/linen storage. Instructed manager to provide smooth and easy cleanable shelving for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in paper/linen storage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Observed missing filters in hood over the kitchen cooking equipment, instructed to replace.
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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: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the 1st floor hallway, instructed to replace. Also clean the dusty ceiling vent in kitchen serving line.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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: Interior of hood and filters with excessive dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot nor tempered running water under city pressure at exposed handsink in prep area or at toilet room handsink for lunch room staff, temperature of 70.2f-71f. Instd to provide minimum of 85f at handsinks. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: No hot nor tempered running water at students and teachers toilet room handsinks, ranging from 60f-70f. Instd to provide minimun of 85f at all handsinks. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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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: Interior of hood and filters with excessive dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.
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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 fan guards in walk-in cooler and cabinets in science lab.
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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 in walk-in cooler and dry storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide running water at right sink in boys second floor washroom.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Instructed to clean and maintain the can opener in the prep area.
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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: Instructed to fix the damaged floors inside the walk in cooler/freezer. Must maintain.
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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: Instructed to clean the dirt/dust from the vents and the spider web from the ceiling inside the staff toilet room next to cafeteria. Must maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the pile of leaves around the dumpster area and maintain the area.
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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: Must repair and maintain damaged floors under the 3-compartment sink, between the cooking equipment and in the walk in cooler. Floors should be smooth and easily cleanable.
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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 clean and maintain the ceiling vents in the boys toilet room on the 2nd fl.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield to the light inside the walk in freezer.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Hood over cooking area dusty need to clean and remove dust.
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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 ceiling vent in (lunch manager office)also replace water damaged ceiling tile in same area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace broken light inside walk-in cooler light shield. Clean light shield above serving line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 1st. Floor boy's restroom middle hand sink, girl's end hand sink push handles need repair/replacing (dont stay on min.15sec.).
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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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMP. SINK NEEDS REPAIR.
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.WALL VENT IN LUNCHROOM DUSTY NEED TO CLEAN, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ENTRANCE TO LUNCHROOM AND HALLWAY OF STAFF RESTROOM.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OUT SIDE STAFF RESTROOM, AND IN KITCHEN PREP.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Ceiling tiles in prep area in poor repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms in need of ventilation. Must install and maintain at all times
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucet in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND NO HOT WATER AT ALL BATHROOMS FOR STAFF, STUDENTS AND FACALTY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDSINKS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-20-10 REPORT #234072 #41 CLUTTER IIN UNUSED DISHROOM. CLUTTER REMAINS. MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. MUST MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. 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. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Lightshield in prep area and walk-in cooler ceiling not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter in unused dishmachine room. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize area.
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