Black Magnet Branch

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 2, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed no pest control logbook available for inspector's review. At the time of the inspection the pest control logbook was locked in the engineer's office and the engineer was at a different location. Office could not gain access to the engineer's office. Instructed to always have the pest control logbook access for inspector's review at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout the kitchen with accumulated dirt debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

     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: 2-101.11 observed no original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted. At the time of the inspection the manager has a servsafe certification with an examination date in march 2026. Instructed to contact kennedy king college to apply for reciprocity or to obtain an updated reciprocity receipt. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Sep 10, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • 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 to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Handsink in kitchen prep area very low water pressure. Instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Sep 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on two sections of the kithchen wall; instructed to remove peeling paint and re-paint area if needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Oct 2, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in 1st & 2nd fl.fl. Boy's & girl's and staff toilet rooms must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of delivery door must make door tight fitting

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crate in dry food storage area and provide adequate shelving unit

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky hot water faucet at hand sink in main prep area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on garbage can in 2nd fl. Staff toilet room must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Sep 25, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in 1st & 2nd fl.fl. Boy's & girl's and staff toilet rooms must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperature at hand sink in 1st fl. Boy's-69.6f-69.8f,girl's -69.8f-70.5f.1st fl staff -70.7f. Must have hot running water at 100.0f must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more mice droppings on floor under dry food storage shelves and a dead mouse in glueboard next to shelving unit in same area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/25/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of delivery door must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crate in dry food storage area and provide adequate shelving unit

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky hot water faucet at hand sink in main prep area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on garbage can in 2nd fl. Staff toilet room must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Sep 9, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water knob leaking at the base at the hand sink in the kitchen. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Sep 7, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at the hand sink in the serving line area. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave in the teachers lounge soiled with food derbis and splash. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in serving line area. Instructed manager to repair leaking drainpipe.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed ceiling above the food prep area. Instructed food manager to cover the ceiling so that it is sealed, smooth and easily cleanable in all prep areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Sep 16, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • 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 manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in food serving area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in girls and women staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling in prep area and damaged floor tiles in serving area. 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 inadequate lighting in prep area. Instructed manager to replace all inoperable light bulbs and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Sep 18, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed rust on the grease trap. Instructed to remove rust.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed peeling paint on the walls and ceilings located in the food prep area. Instructed to make surface smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dust and dirt on the floors behind and under all equipment and under the shelves in the dry storage area. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Oct 22, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in corner areas of kitchen under and around kitchen equipment; clean floors. The wall in the rear of the kitchen behind the garbage can needs cleaning to remove splatter; clean wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Sep 22, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found the rubber gaskets at the two door refrigeration unit in poor repair near the exposed hand sink; repair or replace rubber gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in corner areas, around and under shelves in storage room and around and behind kitchen equipment (sinks, ovens).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Water off at the one comp sink in the kitchen due to a leak from the pipe; instructed to repair leak at sink and restore water. Observed rust on the top of the grease receptor at the three comp sink; paint the top of the grease receptor.

12. Sep 26, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean the interior of the milk reach in cooler to remove ice build up and spills. Also clean the dry storage shelving to remove cobb webb.

13. Oct 15, 2015 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of the 2 door reach-in freezer in kitchen area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the janitors closet on the 1st and 2nd floor,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must remove chip paint from wall in the janitors closet on the 1st floor

14. Sep 30, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of the 2 door reach-in freezer in kitchen area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the janitors closet on the 1st and 2nd floor,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must remove chip paint from wall in the janitors closet on the 1st floor

15. Sep 8, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap and deep freezer in food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior panels on doors to 2-door reach-in cooler behind tray line in dining room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along the bases of the walls and in corners in small storage areas at both ends of the lunch room (dirt, debris), underneath table in prep area near 1 comp prep area(dead insects, debris), and in storage rooms and areas in basement(dirt, debris).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean the upper interior of hood and the filters above cooking equipment in food prep area. Clean or paint wall panels above 3 compartment sink(rusty deposits). Clean debris and dirt from light shields in food prep area, and in washrooms. Clean stains from ceilings in washrooms. Repair sections of walls where paint is chipping on walls in washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair faucets in student washrooms that have very low to no pressure(2). Repair leaky faucet t 1 comp. Prep sink in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All articles stored in closets throughout and in storage rooms and areas in basement must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floor. All cleaning equipment(mops, brooms) must also be properly stored on utility racks off the floor or upright.

16. Oct 29, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Storage must be elevated off floors in paintroom ,and heating room in basement.also clean/maintain floors in janitor closets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Door attachment loose in poor repair at bottom of door #2.must replace.

17. Nov 26, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean radiators, hot holding units, and milk cooler in lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in dry storage, auditorium storage. Lunchroom and lunchroom closet areas. Elevate all stock off floor in auditorium storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling in mechanical room. Seal all cracks in wall tiles in washrooms. Replace missing ceiling tiles in lunchroom. Seal all openings in walls and ceilings in dry storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on sink in teachers lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

18. Nov 19, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20-30 mice droppings on floor along walls under canned goods, 3 mice droppings on top of canned salsa, lima beans and spaghetti sauce, 10-15 mice droppings on floor in corner near safe, 3 mice droppings on spring water box and unused slicer in dry storage area, 5 mice droppings on hand soap box in prep area, 3 mice droppings on tray under bread storage, 10-15 mice droppings inside radiators, 1 mouse dropping on base of hot holding unit in serving area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Exit door #2 not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap between doors. Seal all outer openings on all doors to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean all canned goods and shelves in dry storage and prep areas. Clean radiators in lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal all openings in walls along baseboards in dry storage area. Seal opening around pipe fitting above coffee prep in kitchen. Remove peeling paint on ceiling in boys washroom near auditorium. Repair ceiling in mechanical room. Seal all cracks in wall tiles in washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on sink in teachers lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

19. Oct 18, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN WALL VENTS DUSTY IN KITCHEN OVER 2 DOOR FREEZER. ALSO REPAIR WALL PEELING PAINT SAME AREA ABOVE 2 DOOR FREEZER. NEED TO CLEAN AND OR RE-SEAL WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • 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.1 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

20. Jun 7, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • 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. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED FROM CEILING OF TEACHERS WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR; SCRAPE FROM CEILING. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED FROM CEILING OF MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM IN BASEMENT; MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT. (THERE IS A LEAK ABOVE THIS AREA WHICH NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE PAINTING CAN BE DONE). ADVISED TO OBTAIN A WORK ORDER IF PROBLEM NOT CORRECTED BY SEPTEMBER. WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE OF TEACHERS LOUNGE ON SECOND FLOOR IS MISSING; MUST PROVIDE. A SMALL SECTION OF COVING IS NEEDED ON FIRST FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY ON THE CENTER WALL.