Ashburn Elementary was last inspected on September 11, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 11, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Fail
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outside dumpsters in poor repair (damaged/missing lids). Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent possible food source for pests. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Raw wood at door frame in lower level toilet room (female). Instd to seal raw wood so as surface to be non porous, and easily cleanable
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 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 missing handwash signage on first floor boys' restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Missing lid on trash receptacle for new uni-sex restroom on the third floor. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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 dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the old kitchen area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 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: Pic without valid city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to have original on site at all times.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision at handwash sink. Instd to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwashing provision dispenser located at 2-compartment sink that is used for sanitizing multi use utensils. Instd to remove dispenser and re locate to designated handwash sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Missing lids on trash receptacles in female (staff and student) toilet rooms. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (milk, cut melons, etc) nor valid city of chicago certificate posted. Pic without valid city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to have original on site at all times. 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
3 critical1 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: No original city of chicago sanitation certificate on site with handling tcs foods. Instructed to provide
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no hand drying device in ladies rest room that lunchroom staff uses. Instructed to install and maintain hand drying devices. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area open and exposed with trash bags on top of dumpsters. Instructed to have all garbage in dumpsters with all lids closed at all times. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection while handling tcs foods. Instructed to provide original and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure posted for clean up for vomiting and diarrheal events.however no supplies.instructed to provide all the necessary items. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
3 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure posted for clean up for vomiting and diarrheal events.however no supplies.instructed to provide all the necessary items. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 both mens, ladies washrooms used by lunchroom located in basement. Hot water temperature 70.f, 74.0f. Instructed hot water at handwashing sinks must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at handwashing sinks in men, ladies washroom in basement lunchroom area
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
3 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure posted for clean up for vomiting and diarrheal events.however no supplies.instructed to provide all the necessary items. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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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 both mens, ladies washrooms used by lunchroom located in basement. Hot water temperature 70.f, 74.0f. Instructed hot water at handwashing sinks must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at handwashing sinks in men, ladies washroom in basement lunchroom area
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
3 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure posted for clean up for vomiting and diarrheal events.however no supplies.instructed to provide all the necessary items. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 both mens, ladies washrooms used by lunchroom located in basement. Hot water temperature 70.f, 74.0f. Instructed hot water at handwashing sinks must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at handwashing sinks in men, ladies washroom in basement lunchroom area
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 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: Observed no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 both mens, ladies washrooms used by lunchroom located in basement. Hot water temperature 70.f, 74.0f. Instructed hot water at handwashing sinks must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at handwashing sinks in men, ladies washroom in basement lunchroom area
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure posted for clean up for vomiting and diarrheal events.however no supplies.instructed to provide all the necessary items. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 both mens, ladies washrooms used by lunchroom located in basement. Hot water temperature 70.f, 74.0f. Instructed hot water at handwashing sinks must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at handwashing sinks in men, ladies washroom in basement lunchroom area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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 kitchen oven, and cabinets not clean, instructed to clean.
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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: North side wall at serving line peeling paint, instructed to remove and reseal.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the kitchen cabinets, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Observed boy's restroom 1st floor ceiling peeling, instructed to remove/reseal. Also clean boy's restroom ceiling in the rear of the basement.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the student restroom washbowl metered faucets running less then 15 seconds. Instructed to repair and provide metered faucets that run at least 15 seconds.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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 interior of the hot holding unit not clean, instructed to clean.
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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: Observed water damaged ceiling in the ladies rear basement restroom, instructed to repair. Also replace missing ceiling tiles in basement outside kitchen serving window.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water handle (push button) type in poor repair, instructed to repair/or replace.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must caulk around the wash bowl in the girls toilet room on the 1st fl.
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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: Must remove tissue from wall in boys toilet room in the basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must increase the water pressure at the wash bowl in the girls toilet room in the basement.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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: In shared kitchen with church need to clean interior of microwave, interior of church 2 door cooler(not working), storage cabinets, clean and sanitize counters. Need to clean school pop corn machine.
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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 basement janitor room.
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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: 1st. Floor boys and girls restroom ceilings peeling paint need to repair/ remove and reseal.repair basement wall around water fountain water damaged.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Need to replace broken light shields in basement lunch area and boys restroom basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Basement water fountain leaking water need to repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter in janitor basement storage room need to remove items not being used.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPAIR WALL AND CEILING IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 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: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFICATE OR PERSON WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING COOKED, PREPED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE
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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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.