Cics Avalon Park/South Shore was last inspected on October 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
October 19, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dust on ceiling vents in south staff washrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed cup used as dispensing utensil for ice. Instructed manager to provide proper ice dispensing utensil with handle stored above ice to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in girls and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all girls and unisex washrooms.
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 openings around pipe fittings along lower walls in kitchen near hand washing sink, damaged and missing wall tiles and baseboards along walls in kitchen, peeling paint along walls in rear storage area near walk-in freezer and dining area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2627170 on 11-17-25:60- previous core violation not corrected from report #2603769 on 10-1-24:38-observed the rear exit door in the room with the walk-in freezer area not rodent proofed at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed cup used as dispensing utensil for ice. Instructed manager to provide proper ice dispensing utensil with handle stored above ice to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in girls and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all girls and unisex washrooms.
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 openings around pipe fittings along lower walls in kitchen near hand washing sink, damaged and missing wall tiles and baseboards along walls in kitchen, peeling paint along walls in rear storage area near walk-in freezer and dining area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2627170 on 11-17-25:60- previous core violation not corrected from report #2603769 on 10-1-24:38-observed the rear exit door in the room with the walk-in freezer area not rodent proofed at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain. Priority 7-42-090 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 1/4" gap at bottom of left front entrance door. 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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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed cup used as dispensing utensil for ice. Instructed manager to provide proper ice dispensing utensil with handle stored above ice to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in girls and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all girls and unisex washrooms.
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 openings around pipe fittings along lower walls in kitchen near hand washing sink, damaged and missing wall tiles and baseboards along walls in kitchen, peeling paint along walls in rear storage area near walk-in freezer and dining area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 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 hot water at hand washing sinks in girls and boys washroom near kitchen (73.2f-70.9f). Instructed manager to provide hot water at all hand washing sinks for proper hand washing. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of left front entrance door. 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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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed cup used as dispensing utensil for ice. Instructed manager to provide proper ice dispensing utensil with handle stored above ice to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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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 inside walk-in freezer. 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
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in girls and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all girls and unisex washrooms.
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 openings around pipe fittings along lower walls in kitchen near hand washing sink, damaged and missing wall tiles and baseboards along walls in kitchen, peeling paint along walls in rear storage area near walk-in freezer and dining area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2603769 on 10-1-24:38-observed the rear exit door in the room with the walk-in freezer area not rodent proofed at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge (pic) does not have a chicago certified food manager's (cfm) certificate. Instructed to have the pic obtain and maintain a valid cfm certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door in the room with the walk in freezer area not rodent proofed at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The following plumbing issues exist and must be fixed and maintained: -low hot water pressure at the hand washing sink in the dining area. -leaks at the base of the faucet on the hand washing sink and the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen prep area. -extremely low hot/cold water pressure at the washbowl closest to the window in the girls toilet room by the cafeteria.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: The drain pipe from the air conditioner is draining into the hand washing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to relocate drain pipe to a floor drain and maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment and storage racks with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No chicago cfm certificate nor manager on site when preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Milk, beans, cheese, etc.). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 violation citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food; ground beef on the hot holding unit not working on the serving line with a temperature of 118f. Manager utilized ground beef that was prepared and meeting compliance instead. Instructed to hold hot tcs foods at 135f or above. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated with violation #22.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of approximately 21 crates of chocolate and regular milk cartons approximately 6-8 gallons of milk discardedat this time all stored in a two door refrigerator. Temperatures ranged 45.5f-53.2f. Must have cold holding foods and beverages at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
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 improper temperature of a two door refrigerator at 45.0f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. A held for inspection tag has placed on unit. Once repaired, email cdph to have unit reinspected and tag removed. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door near the food prep area not rodent proofed at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the dishware stored on the shleving units under the food prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert the said dishware and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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 two knobs to operate the hot and cold water on the handwashing sink in the middle of the girls toilet room on the second floor missing. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight dust build up on the filters on the ventilation system above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.