Chicago Excel Camelot Academy was last inspected on April 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
April 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Found the right washbowl in the 1st fl boy's toilet room in need of recaulking around the top surface of the washbowl. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.
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: Found the faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaking from the elbow. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling tiles in the women's toilet room by the lunchroom and the 1st fl girls toilet room with water stains. Instructed to replace water-stained ceiling tiles. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Water pressure in ladies room at basement level is very low. Instructed manager to have water pressure increased. Correct and maintain
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: All single serve utensils must be inverted and labeled for use or individually wrapped. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 1 washbowl in girls washroom (left side) have very low water pressure. Instructed to correct and maintain.
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: Girls room in need of covered waste cans. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of exit door near outside dumpsters. 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
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at right hand washing sink in second floor boys washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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 girls washroom and second floor office staff unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Missing handwash signage at handwash sinks in all toilet rooms. Instd to provide signage and maintain
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: Main double doors not rodent proof, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom of doors. Instd to repair and maintain same
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: Leak at 3-compartment sink faucet. Low water presssure at handwash sinks in food staff toilet room. Instd to repair and maintain
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: Missing cover for receptacle in 2nd floor female student toilet rooms. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 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: 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
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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 rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove and 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 waste receptacle in second floor office unisex washrooms. 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 debris on floor under stairwell near kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
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: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on duty or valid certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 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: Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 20 mice droppings on premises on floor of dry storage room under shelving units. Also 3 on top of storage supplies in closet located by prep area in student dining room. Must clean sanitize all areas. Recommed pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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: front main entrance 1/4" gap between double doors, east exit near food pantry 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of door, exit door near kitchen 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of door. Instructed to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
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: Observed no hot water at right hand washing sink in boys second floor washroom. Instructed to repair right sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floors in kitchen, storage, and electrical room areas. Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooked ravioli 104.3f, chicken tenders 109.6f, and spicy chicken tenders 118.6f stored at improper temperature on stove. All hot food must maintain 135f or above and reheated to 165f. Priority violation 7-38-005
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 chicken taco 46.8f, and sour cream 47.9f stored at improper temperature in reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to discard 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 reach-in cooler in kitchen not maintaining proper temperature 47.8f. Instructed manager to repair. 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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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelves in kitchen storage area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in electrical room near kitchen, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls near chest freezer and oven in kitchen, 10 mice droppings scattered on ledge under stairway near kitchen. Instructed to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: front main entrance 1/4" gap between double doors, east exit near food pantry 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of door, exit door near kitchen 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of door. Instructed to seal all outer openings on doors 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 for storage in kitchen. Instructed to provide shelving units that are smooth and easily cleanable.
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 right hand washing sink in boys second floor washroom. Instructed to repair right sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floors in kitchen, storage, and electrical room areas. Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.
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 excessive litter on ground outside near trash cans. Instructed to remove litter, clean and maintain outside ground area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Observed the ovens and stove top not clean, instructed to clean.
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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: Stain ceiling tile in dry storage room.must replace
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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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: Evidence of 6- mice droppings inside dry storage room closet. Also no pest control log availabele for inspection. Must clean/ sanitize area.must provide log book at next inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020 no citation
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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: Stain ceiling tile in dry storage room.must replace.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 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: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all storage, electrical, utility, and maintenance areas.
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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: Replace stained ceiling tiles in dry storage area and washroom areas. Replace missing ceiling tiles in second floor girls washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair left sink in boys third floor washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and articles in all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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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 30 mice droppings on floor along walls and corners near chest freezer in kitchen, 40 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelves along walls and corners in dry storage area, 20 mice droppings on floor along wall and ledge under stairway outside kitchen near exit door, 15 mice droppings on floor in electrical room near kitchen, 20 mice droppings on floor in storage closet near main entrance, 15 mice droppings on floor in second floor utility closet, 30 mice droppings on floor in second floor water closet, 20 mice droppings on floor in third floor electrical room, 30 mice droppings on floor in third floor water closet. Instructed manager to call and exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. No pest control log book available. Instructed manager to provide pest control log book. Serious violation 7-38-020
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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 under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all storage, electrical, utility, and maintenance areas.
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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: Replace stained ceiling tiles in dry storage area and washroom areas. Replace missing ceiling tiles in second floor girls washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Repair left sink in boys third floor washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and articles in all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate nor a manager on site while serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Pizza, cold cut sandwiches, milk, etc.) instructed to have both on site during hours of operation. Serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the ice build up inside the milk cooler in the dining area. Must maintain cooler.
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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 clean and maintain the floors in the corners in the closet and storage areas.
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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 replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Must maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found 37 ham/cheese pre made sandwiches not in cooler, maintained at improper cold temperatures,(49f-57f) inside (cambros)cold/hot. Boxes.time food was delivered not available.must maintain cold foods at 40f or below.sandwiches was discarded by director of operations cdi.cost approx $50.00,critical violation issued 7-38-005a.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are served,(ham /cheese sandwhiches)or no city of chicago certificate posted.serious violation issued 7-38-012
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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: Janitors closets not maintained.floors not clean of debris and storage articles all on floors.must clean and elevate all storage properly on adequate shelving at least 6-inches.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Obseved excessive clutter of articles,(fans,clothes equipment,etc)in basement storage room- 1 accross at stairs/accross from lunchroom and storage area at stairway by lunchroom,potential pest harborage area.must remove anything not using and properly organize all storage.
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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: Need to clean interior of microwave /lunch room table.
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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 floor under 3 comp. Sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Need sink stoppers for 3 comp. Sink. Need to clean grease trap.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter cardboard in rear of the basement lunch room need to remove.
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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.