Francisco I. Madero Middle School was last inspected on September 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
September 15, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap between courtyard doors in dining area, 1/4" gap at bottom of gym exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
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 overhead leak inside walk-in cooler and ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucets in first floor girls' washroom near kitchen and third floor boys' washroom. Observed missing cap on cold water handle of sink in third floor girls' washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
20 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 build of grime around sink fixtures in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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 NO PAPERTOWEL AVAILABLE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE SERVICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors in dry storage area under shelving units in need of cleaning, instructed to remove food debris and provide.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vents and attachments directly above prep tables in the prep area with excessive amounts of dirt, dust, etc buildup. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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 no hot water (70.9f) at hand washing sink in second floor boys washroom(east). Instructed manager to provide 100-120f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030
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 timed faucets not functioning properly in kitchen staff washroom, north girls first floor washroom, second and third floor boys washrooms. Instructed manager to repair. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds befor reactivating faucet.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under shelving units along walls and corners in dry storage area, dust buildup on floors in electrical room adjacent to kitchen office. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2556663 on 6-2-22:10-found some handsinks in student washrooms not staying on the required time of 15 seconds; adjust faucets to stay on 15 seconds where needed. Priority foundation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Found some handsinks in student washrooms not staying on the required time of 15 seconds; adjust faucets to stay on 15 seconds where needed.
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: Found uncovered waste receptacles in female and unisex washrooms; must provide covered waste receptacles for sanitary items.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical6 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 timed hot water faucet not properly functioning in staff toilet room. 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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gaskets on walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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 receptacles in girls toilet room. Instructed manager 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 debris on floor along walls in dry storage area near kitchen. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter/unnecessary items near rear exit door of kitchen. Instructed manage to remove clutter/unnecessary items and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light underneath ventilation hood. Instructed manager to have burned out light bulb replaced and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas 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: 6-501.11 observed one of two soap dispensers not functioning in the boy's 1st floor toilet room. Instructed to repair.
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
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Unable to verify supplies listed on written procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to be able to maintain and verify supplies including disinfectant effective against viruses, including norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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: No handsink at serving line where steam table and food is plated and served. Instd to install handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
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: Missing splashguard inbetween handsink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation on condendsor line in walk in freezer. Instd to remove ice and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 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: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT MILK COOLER AND HOT HOLDING CABINET,MISSING STALL DOOR IN BOY'S 3RD FL. TOILETROOM,LOOSE TRIM AT SINKS AND CABINET DOORS IN CULINARY ARTS ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF OVENS ,SINKS AND STORAGE CABINETS IN CULINARY ARTS ROOM.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE CALCIUM BUILD UP ON FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND FILTERS AT HOOD IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN CULINARY ARTS ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN LUNCHROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST,2ND & 3RD FL. (BOY'S & GIRL'S),LEAKY FAUCET AT 2ND FL.GIRL'S ,BROKEN WATER FOUNTAIN IN 3RD FL. BOY'S.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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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: Observed evidence of an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front entry double right side door,south west ,gym , and in center of lunchroom doors.must rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.(no citation issued)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view and no manager on duty while potentially hardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (fish,milk,chicken).must provide and be on site at all times.(no citation issued)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- compartment sink.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on walk in cooler & freezer,loose door handle on front milk cooler and hot holding cabinet,missing stall door in boy's 3rd fl. Toiletroom,loose trim at sinks and cabinet doors in culinary arts room.must remove ice build up from compressor line in walk in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from interior of ovens ,sinks and storage cabinets in culinary arts room.must clean excessive calcium build up on faucet at hand sink in dish washing area.
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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: Must clean debris from floor along wall bases in kitchen.must repair or replace damaged flooring under dish machine.
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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 clean dust build up from ceiling tiles and filters at hood in kitchen.must repair or replace damaged wall and stained ceiling tiles in lunchroom,stained ceiling tiles in culinary arts room.must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall in lunchroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer at hand sinks in 1st,2nd & 3rd fl. (boy's & girl's),leaky faucet at 2nd fl.girl's ,broken water fountain in 3rd fl. Boy's.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Bait box in corner of the storage room in poor repair. Repair or replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Handsink to left of girls washroom 1st floor faucet in need of repair. Must correct and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report#1522622 date 02-04-2015(38)found the water off at the exposed handwash sink in the dishwashing area due to a leak at the pipe underneath the sink; instructed to repair leak at the pipe and to have sink operable at all times for handwashing in the dishwashing area.serious violation 7-42-090
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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: Some ceiling tiles missing in the rear storage area,instructed to install
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Provide one missing light shield cover inside the walk-in cooler in kitchen area
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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: Found the water off at the exposed handwash sink in the dishwashing area due to a leak at the pipe underneath the sink; instructed to repair leak at the pipe and to have sink operable at all times for handwashing in the dishwashing area. Found that the hot water does not stay on for fifteen seconds as required in the girls washroom on the first floor at one sink; must correct.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Vents and surrounding lightshields in prep area with dust accumulation. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lightshield missing in walk-in freezer. Provide same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cold water handsink faucet in food personnel toilet room and handsink faucet in 1st floor girls toilet room in poor repair. Instd to repair same so as to have adequate supply of water without constant pressure of hand on faucet.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: The art room sinks have peeling, water damaged counters, repair or replace water damaged wood and surfaces.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler has an ambient air temperature of 49 f. Manager is aware of the cooler problem and only whole fruit and non-perishable goods are in said cooler, cps repairman on the way to repair said cooler at this time. Cooler tagged held for inspection until repaired and re-inspected by the chicago department of public health.
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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 baseboards and outer seams and joints of the north courtyard wall have openings and gaps, repair the seams and joints to reduce possible pest harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The dish-room hand sink is out of order, the alternate sink is close by and easily accessible, repair the dish room hand sink so it is functioning and sanitary.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: The janitors closets have immproperly stored and labeled cleaning products inside, properly store and label cleaning products inside of the janitors closets.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: The dish machine sprayer handle and ice machine has some dirty buildup; clean, rinse and sanitize the above.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler interior and condenser and the can opener is dirty. Wash, rinse and sanitize the cooler interior, coil and can opener.
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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 floor perimeters around the center courtyard, culinary program and the east lunchroom doors are littered with dead ants, clean up the dead ants and caulk the seams of the baseboards in said areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The dishroom sink handles are corroded, clean and repair so they are smooth and sanitary.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE LID ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,REFRIGERATORS & POPCORN MACHINE IN CULINARY ARTS ROOM.
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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 FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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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.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MULTIPURPOSE ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILETS IN 1ST & 2ND FL. BOY'S.MUST REPAIR HAND SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA NOT OPERABLE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN CULINARY ARTS ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM,CULINARY ARTS STORAGE ROOM.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; CABINETS, COOLER AND FREEZER INSIDE CULINARY ART ROOM AND COOLER AND MICROWAVE OVEN INSIDE STAFF LOUNGE.
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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; INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS, AND BOILER ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR PIPE UNDER 2PART SINK INSIDE CULINARY ART ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out culinary art room and 2nd floor girls washroom [using above washroom for storage], clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.
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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.