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Cics Prairie

11530 S Prairie AVE, Chicago, IL 60628

School ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 1, 2026

Cics Prairie was last inspected on October 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 1, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical5 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: Pic has no chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to have a pic with a chicago food sanitation certificate on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation citation written on violation #2

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Found no paper towels at the hand-washing sink in the prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all hand-washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths stored on the prep table and in a bucket with no water/sanitizer solution. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a bucket/container of sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the base of the 3-compartment faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain good plumbing.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Found the trash receptacles in the women's toilet room in the lower level dining room area has no lids. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the walls and ledges in the prep area with spider webs, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls and ledges.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling in the prep area peeling/damaged. Instructed to fix and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Found no chicago certified food manager (cfm) on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Dairy, chicken, pasta, etc.). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink located in the employee's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets not functioning properly on right two sinks in girls washroom near 311. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet. Observed low water pressure at last sink in boys first floor washroom(east). Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in serving area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in girls and staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all girls, women staff and unisex washrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on floor in prep and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 176.5f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter behind the walk in freezer. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles, organize and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found tissue and stains on the walls and ceiling in the boys toilet room by the cafeteria. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers on site with no proof they met the food handlers requirements. Instructed manager to have those employees take the food handler training and provide proof. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.