Pass

Peirce School of International Studies

5300 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

School ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 18, 2026

Peirce School of International Studies was last inspected on September 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 18, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the walls in the kitchen. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage inside of staff restroom in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation #51 not corrected from inspection report #2616157 issued on 04-22-2025. Priority violation, 7-42-090. #51 - "instructed to install one compartment/prep sink with hot and cold running water in the prep area." instructed management to install one compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage inside of staff restroom in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation #51 not corrected from inspection report #2616157 issued on 04-22-2025. Priority violation, 7-42-090. #51 - "instructed to install one compartment/prep sink with hot and cold running water in the prep area." instructed management to install one compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

  3. No Entry

    Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at hand sink in room #102 #104 #100 (playroom)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B:4): Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #51 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2616157 ISSUED ON 04-22-2025 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 #51 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and re organize storage room in room #103 #104

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: Handwashing Signage INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN ROOM #102 #104 #100 (PLAYROOM)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B:4): Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #51 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2616157 ISSUED ON 04-22-2025 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 #51 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM IN ROOM #103 #104

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at hand sink in room #102 #104 #100 (playroom)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of (unused) small reach-in cooler with green mold accumulation in the prep area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and re organize storage room in room #103 #104

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations #51 and #52 not corrected from inspection report# 2593405 issued on 04-25-2024 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 #51 - instructed to install one compartment/prep sink with hot and cold running water in the prep area. #52 - observed milk cooler (in prep area) under exposed roof drainpipe. Instructed to remove milk cooler under exposed roof drainpipe or properly enclose drainpipe that is not shielded to intercept potential drips.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, beef, salad etc) are being served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with original city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times that time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food are being handled. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. 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: Instructed to repair meter handsink (hot) faucet inside washroom (room #104). Metered faucet should provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet and must be active for at least 15 seconds before needing to be reactivated.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install one compartment/prep sink with hot and cold running water in the prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk cooler (in prep area) under exposed roof drainpipe. Instructed to remove milk cooler under exposed roof drainpipe or properly enclose drainpipe that is not shielded to intercept potential drips.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.