Pass

Cics Loomis Primary

9535 S Loomis St, Chicago, IL 60643

School ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 11, 2026

Cics Loomis Primary was last inspected on May 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

May 11, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Found the double doors at the main entrance with 1/4" to 1/2" gaps underneath them, making them not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof doors and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Found the large can opener in the prep area with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Found the mechanical ventilation in the kitchen's staff toilet room not working. Instructed to fix ventilation and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Found no light shield in the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide a shield and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor under prep table in need of cleaning to remove debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in walk in cooler in of scraping to rmeove peeling paint. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove minor build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on compressor units inside walk-in cooler. 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 damaged floor tiles in serving area, damaged baseboards and wall surfaces in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain .

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 80 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelves in dry storage area, under 3-comparment, 2-compartment and hand washing sinks, inside cabinets under sinks, on base of hot holding unit, on floor inside after care closet, on floor along mixer and bottom shelf of standing mixer, along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitze all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on compressor units inside walk-in cooler. 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 damaged floor tiles in serving area, damaged baseboards and wall surfaces in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain .

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace 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 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.