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Daniel S.Wentworth (Main)

1340 W 71st St (7100S), Chicago, IL 60636

School ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 21, 2026

Daniel S.Wentworth (Main) was last inspected on September 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

September 21, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Food containers stored under sewer line cast iron pipe in dry food storage room , Instructed to store away to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Food handler with long finger nails, Instructed to trim and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Disposable utensils at self service line not protected, instructed to invert so only handle is sticking out to grab by students.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspection history

16 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: Some timed faucets not staying on the required minimum time; instructed to adjust where needed in student washrooms.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signs at hand sinks in all toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste line pipes above dry stored foods in dry food storage area must remove from underneath pipes or wrap pipes to prevent cross contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate foil lined on interior shelving units in seasoning storage cabinet.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered receptacle in kitchen staff toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from wall vent next to 3- compartment sink, dead insects from light shields in dry food storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape chipping paint on walls in kitchen next to 3- compartment sink and lunch room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucets at the hand sink in the kitchen not properly functioning. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet for proper hand washing. Instructed manager/engineer to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at three compartment sink lower pipe. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets not properly functioning at handsink in kitchen and in girls restroom on first floor west washroom. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet. Instructed manager/engineer to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged ceiling tiles in main kitchen area. Instructed manager/engineer to repair, replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several lights out in main kitchen area. Instructed manager/engineer to repair, replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in cooler to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the middle compartment of the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain. Also noted the hand sink in the prep area unable to stay on for proper hand washing. Instructed manager said sink must stay on for at least 15 seconds for proper hand washing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the vent cover in the employee's wash room to remove dust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in the dining area stained and one missing. Instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    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 DRYING PROVISIONS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND THE FACULTY 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a broken faucet in the girls 1st floor toilet room and the boys 2nd floor toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in the dining area stained and one missing. Instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the prep area, dining area along the walls and under equipment with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Adjust timers on exposed handsink faucet in prep area to allow adequate hot/cold running water under city pressure (at least 15 seconds).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage noted under waste water pipes in storage room. Instd to refrain from storing product under pipes.

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Eliminate all traces of chipping paint from walls in dining room and inside kitchen area and re-paint where needed. Clean and paint wall vents in dish washing area. Clean debris from light shields throughout building where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at wash compartment of the 3 compartment sink in dish washing area.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 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: Exit door #2 not tight-fitting at the bottom to prevent rodent entry, gap greater than 1/4 inch noted at the bottom-must repair. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Eliminate all traces of chipping paint from walls in dining room and inside kitchen area and re-paint where needed. Clean and paint wall vents in dish washing area. Clean debris from light shields throughout building where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at wash compartment of the 3 compartment sink in dish washing area.

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature inside of the milk cooler next to the food service line. Observed milk at 44-48f inside of the milk cooler. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 22 gallons of milk worth approximately $38. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: No soap and paper towels were observed at the 1st and 2nd floor student washrooms. Management supplied soap and paper towels at all washrooms at my request. Management instructed to supply soap and paper towels at all washrooms at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the water stained ceiling tiles above the 3 compartment sink.

  13. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Low water pressure of hot water at exposed handsink in prep area and in teachers toilet room 1st floor. Instd to repair same so as to allow continuous flow of water (15 sec) without constant pressure of hand on faucet.

  14. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside dumpsters overflowing with exposed garbage, lids unable to close. Instd to maintain area and have tight fitting lids on dumpsters at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive ice build-up on condensor of upright 2 door cooler, instd to repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Low water pressure of hot water at exposed handsink in prep area and in teachers toilet room 1st floor. Instd to repair same so as to allow continuous flow of water (15 sec) without constant pressure of hand on faucet.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label the bulk food container in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: The door knob for the employees toilet room door sticks and it is very hard to open. Must repair or replace the door knob.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The 1st hand sink in the first floor girls toliet room water comes out very slowly. Must increase the pressure.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found large amount of clutter and unnecessary articles iin the basement, boiler room and in the basement hallways. Must remove the old unused furnature,boxes, bage, oud desk, chairs, wood ect. Clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

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