Lazaro Cardenas was last inspected on September 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical4 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucet not functioning properly on left sink in girls first floor washroom. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at right handwashing sink in girls washroom and loose faucet on handwashing sink in boys' lower-level washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sinks in prep area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on brick walls in dining area. Instructed manager to repair. Walls shall be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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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: Observed items stored on floor in hallways in proximity of cafeteria. Instructed person in charge to elevate and maintain items at least six inches from floor for the prevention of pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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 APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE UNDER DRY SHELVES ON PERIMETER OF WALL. OBSERVED ADDITIONAL 50 DROPPINGS IN MOP CLOSET. ALL RODENT DROPPINGS WERE CLEANED AND ALL EFFECTIVE AREAS WERE SANITIZED DURING INPSECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 exterior doors directly outside the south lunchroom. Although doorsweeps are installed they are inadequate. The worn concrete path where shows where the rodents are entering. Concrete under door sweep must be restored to a flush condition so taht door sweep is effective.
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 hole in brick wall behind door on left side of exitway leading from south cafeteria to north cafeteria. Close hole to deter entrypoints for rodents.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: Observed missing paint and holes in wall of men's teachers toilet room on second floor. Instructed person in charge to repair to make smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all female washrooms must have waste receptacles with lids; must 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 peeling paint on the walls in the south lunchroom seating area by tables and behind a refrigeration unit; instructed to remove peeling paint; repaint area or provide a wall covering (sheet metal or wall paneling) on sections of the wall that are peeling and damaged from tables.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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 rusty floors inside walk-in coolers in kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to have floors repaired/sealed to prevent further deterioration or any contamination to food.
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 receptacle in girls and staff restroom. 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 peeling paint on ceiling and walls in supply room and damaged floor tiles in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Walls and ceilings in all utility sink closets through out building in poor repair, crumbling and damaged surfaces. Instd to repair and maintain same so as surfaces to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed no employee health policy procedure.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrheal.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15a must repair or replace missing faucet handle top in basement girl's toiletroom.
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: 6-201.13 must repair or replace loose wall base in prep area and broken floor tiles in both lunchrooms.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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.