Pass

Torres Elementarty/Zizumbo Elementary/Garcia High

4601 S Kildare Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

School ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 15, 2026

Torres Elementarty/Zizumbo Elementary/Garcia High was last inspected on September 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

September 15, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical4 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed black moldlike substance on shield and upper interior components of ice machine. Corrected on site ice destroyed and interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized before conclusion of inspection

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed opening in middle of double doors of door 4 in lunchroom. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leaking hot water faucet at northside serving line handwashing sink. 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 stained ceiling tiles in front prep area with serving lines. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles in front prep area with serving lines and maintain. Observed stall number #6 in girl's washroom in gym out of order, observed stall locked and missing toilet tissue holder. Instructed to replace toilet tissue holder and provide and maintain tissue in said stall. (note: toilet tissue is supplied in more than seven other stalls in said washroom.)

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed one non working light in hood. Instructed to replace/repair non working light in hood and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in dishroom. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucets in 1st floor boys restroom nearest kitchen. Instructed person in charge 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 items stored on floor in 1st floor mdf room and dry storage room off kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets not functioning properly in unisex washroom near loading dock and kindergarten washroom 129. Instructed manager to repair. Faucets must run contionously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      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 openings on bottom of west and north entrance and exit doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      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: Observed milk crates used as shelving in walk-in cooler and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

      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 no hot water at first sink in girls first floor washroom and second sink in girls second floor washroom. Instructed manager to adjust mixing valve and maintain.

      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 covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom near loading dock. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 10/3/22, report #2564659: #54: found outside dumpster with no lid. Recyclables overflowing and stored on ground. Instructed must provide dumpster with tight fitting lid, all materials to be stored in receptacles. Maintain. Correct above violation and maintain. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

  5. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 9/29/22, report #2564496: #54: found outside dumpster with no lid. Recyclables overflowing and stored on ground. Instructed must provide dumpster with tight fitting lid, all materials to be stored in receptacles. Maintain. Correct above violation and maintain. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found approximately 1/4-1/2" gap on bottom left loading dock rolling door. Instructed to make tight fitting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found 2 lights not operable at kitchen vent hood. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 9/21/22, report #2564051: #54: found outside dumpster with no lid. Recyclables overflowing and stored on ground. Instructed must provide dumpster with tight fitting lid, all materials to be stored in receptacles. Maintain. Correct above violation and maintain. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found approximately 1/4-1/2" gap on bottom left loading dock rolling door. Instructed to make tight fitting and maintain.

      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: Found raw wood used for shelving near 3-compartment sink. Instructed to paint/finish to make smooth and easy to clean, maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found debris in floor drain by ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found milk crates stored in kitchen next to cooking equipment, and stored on floor in dry goods storage. Articles stored on floor in paper goods storage. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found 2 lights not operable at kitchen vent hood. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found various handwashing sinks below required temperature of 100f-120f (ranging from 73f-90f): two in 1st floor girls southwest restroom, 3 in 2nd floor boys middle restroom, 1 (second from left) in 2nd floor girls southwest restroom. The rest of the handsinks in the above restrooms meet temperature requirements. Instructed to repair and maintain temperature of 100f-120f. Priority foundation violation 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: Found approximately 1/4-1/2" gap on bottom left loading dock rolling door. Instructed to make tight fitting and maintain.

      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: Found raw wood used for shelving near 3-compartment sink. Instructed to paint/finish to make smooth and easy to clean, maintain.

      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: Found no covered receptacle in 2nd and 3rd floor staff unisex restrooms. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster with no lid. Recyclables overflowing and stored on ground. Instructed must provide dumpster with tight fitting lid, all materials to be stored in receptacles. Maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found debris in floor drain by ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found milk crates stored in kitchen next to cooking equipment, and stored on floor in dry goods storage. Articles stored on floor in paper goods storage. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found 2 lights not operable at kitchen vent hood. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. 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: Cracked surface on rolling cart in prep area. Instd to remove from premises

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 2-compartment sink floor drain not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up around the condenses and shelf below it inside the walk in freezer. Must defrost and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 10/9/18 report 2229446 not corrected: 28 7-209.11 employee personal belongings improperly stored in walk in cooler. Observed employees personal food items (containers of salsa, lunch bags, etc, comingled and stored on top of food that is provided for students). Instd to store in designated area. 39 3-307.11 uncovered food on trays stacked on top of one another without any barrier at serving line. All 3 serving lines observed with trays of food (nacho chips) stacked on top of one another, with chips directly touching surface underneath trays and serving to students. Instd to properly protect food at all times. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no cleaning procedure in place for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to 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: 6-301.14(c) no handwashing signs at handsinks in toilet rooms through out. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.114(c2) observed employee not santizing multi use trays at 3-compartment sink. O ppm of quaternary ammonium when tested with chemical test kit. Instd to provide proper concentration of sanitizer at all times. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: 7-209.11 employee personal belongings improperly stored in walk in cooler. Instd to store in designated area.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed uncovered food on trays stacked on top of one another without any barrier at serving line. Instd to properly protect food at all times.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12(a) excessive ice on walk in freezer floor. Instd to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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