North - Grand High School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 19, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Apr 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumberster. Instructed to keep and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Mar 14, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Mar 10, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper water temperature at hand washing sink in girls toilet room at 88.5f by rooms 221-240 on 2nd floor. Water temperature found at hand sink in female staff toilet room 2nd floor at 75f, water temperature at boys toilet room hand sinks found at 79.5f on 2nd floor by rooms 201-220, water temperature found at 50f at hand sinks in girls toilet room 1st floor by cafeteria. Water temperature at hand sink on 2nd floor in men's toilet room at 80.0f. Minimum water temperature must be at 100.0f or above through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in girls toilet room on 2nd floor nearest to culinary kitchen. Must provide paper towels at all times to properly dry hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Custodian replenshed paper towels in toilet room during inspection.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed wash solution temperature at 3-compartment sink in culinary kitchen at 103.5f. Wash solution temperature must be at 110.0f or above. Priority violation. 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

5. May 3, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No hot water was provided to the handwashing sinks in the 2nd floor men's south washroom and the womens kitchen staff washroom; water temperatures ranging from 80f-85f. Management instructed to provide hot water above 100f to all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Management was able to adjust water temperature at time of inspection - all sinks now provide water at 100f-120f.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found the serving line handwashing sink leaking at the faucet. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found wooden pallets stacked inside the outdoor dumpster enclosure. Instructed management that all enclosures used for refuse and recyclables must be kept free of unnecessary items at all times.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

6. May 27, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided in the women's employee washroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vents inside employees washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Sep 10, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to detail clean and organize storage room adjacent to the lunch room area and remaining items must be elevated at least 6 inches off floors and walls,and maintain to help facilitate proper cleaning methods and help prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificate.must provide and maintain current food handler training certificates for all food employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Feb 5, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Jan 29, 2019 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: No hot water was provided to the handwashing sinks in the 2nd floor men's washroom outside of the library. Management instructed to provide hot water above 100f to all handwashing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     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 evidence of pest activity on the premises. Observed 20 mouse droppings on the floor in room 150d. Management instructed to clean and remove all droppings from this area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed plastic utensils stored improperly in the trays. Management instructed to store all utensils with handles up to prevent contamination by hands.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the women's washroom in the kitchen. Management instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

10. Jan 19, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water pressure at the exposed hand sink in dishwashing area in main kitchen is slightly low. Instructed to increase pressure and maintain.

11. Jan 30, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST DOOR HINGE ON CULINARY ARTS REACH IN COOLER TO CLOSE PROPERLY NEAR POT STORAGE CABINETS

12. Jan 23, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hand washing facilities for staff.observed no paper towels on front serving line hand sink while potentially hazardous foods are being handled on serving line at this time.paper towels were provided during inspection.must provide and maintain at all times.(no citation issued)

    • 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 appx.75 or more rodent droppings on window sills and ledges in lunchroom,on floor next to and behind refrigerator in staff lounge,on floor along wall bases and under food storage shelves in culinary arts food storage area and on wheel base of pot storage cabinet.also appx."3/4" gap under 3- gym doors and gaps in door frames of same and door #17.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/23/17.(no citation issued)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hand washing facilities for student toiletrooms.no hot running water at hand sinks in 2nd fl. Girl's north and south toiletrooms and 2nd fl. (staff women's).instructed to use additional toiletrooms located on 1st fl.must provide and maintain hot running water at all time.(no citation issued)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust door hinge on culinary arts reach in cooler to close properly near pot storage cabinets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean fan guard covers in walk in cooler,lower shelf of steam tables on serving line.must clean unused equipment in unused dish washing room adjacent to lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor drains in main kitchen and culinary arts room.

    • 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 debri from filters at hood at cooking equipment in main kitchen and culinary arts room.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles and loose wall base near reach in cooler & freezer combo in culinary arts room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights at hood of cooking equipment in main kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink on serving line and hot water leaky faucet at hand sink in culinary arts room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in culinary arts dry food storage area.

13. Jan 6, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear heated cabinet door not properly closing(not in use at this time), instructed to repair. Also in the culinary class room the top oven door does not close properly (using a bent spoon to keep closed), instructed to repair. Observed the dish machine not maintained in the culinary room, instructed to de-lime.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed main kitchen the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also in the culinary class kitchen clean flat grill and stove top.

14. May 12, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee washing a personal drinking cup in the main kitchen two compartment prep sink. Instructed to use the three compartment sink for all washing, rinsing, sanitizing of all dishes. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • 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 paper towels at the main kitchen exposed hand sink. No soap at the serving line exposed hand sink. Must provide at all times. Engineer provided during the inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw eggs being stored on refrigerator shelving directly above fresh vegetables in the culinary class kitchen. Instructed to store raw eggs on bottom shelving and protect foods at all times. Manager removed eggs. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inoperable lighting inside the walk-in freezer. Must provide adequate lighting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All stored items in the culinary kitchen dry storage room must be elevated from the floor 6" or above.

15. May 5, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: CULINARY ARTS ROOM -LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON SOME PREP COOLERS & HOT HOLDING CABINETS.CULINARY-REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED ICE MACHINE,LOWER SHELVES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINES.STAFF LOUNGE-MICROWAVES,REFRIGERATORS.CULINARY ROOM-GRILLTABLE

    • 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 FLOOR IN COMMUNICATIONS CLOSET 1ST.FL

    • 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 REMOVE BLACK MOLDED CAULKING ON WALL AT DISH MACHINE.CULINARY ROOM-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALLBASES NEAR FILE CABINET,STAINED CEILING TILES,HOLE IN LOWER WINDOW WALL NEAR TEACHERS DESK.MUST PAINT WALL & CEILING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: KITCHEN-MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE,MUST REPAIR HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE IN POOR REPAIR.CULINARY ROOM-LEAKY FAUCET AT HANDSINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.2ND FL.(BOY'S/N.W )FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOILERROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSON WALKING THRU PREP AREA.ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS IN PREP AREA ONLY.

16. Apr 24, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 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: Observed evidence of more than 100 rodent droppings scattered in various areas such as dry food storage area on can rolling cart,wheelbases of shelving unit,on floor along wallbases of shelving unit,in lower cabinet of unused deep fryer,at motor of water vending machine.staff lounge on floor next to refrigerator & cabinet,window sill,behind pole.culinary arts room on floor next to file cabinet,next to computer table,pastry rolling cart,custodial breakroom on floor next to ventilation unit.also doors not tight fitting door #11,19 & main entry.must remove droppings,clean & sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/24/14.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Culinary arts room -label bulk food storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose door gaskets on some prep coolers & hot holding cabinets.culinary-remove rust from lower shelf of prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of unused ice machine,lower shelves of hot holding units on serving lines.staff lounge-microwaves,refrigerators.culinary room-grilltable

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floor in communications closet 1st.fl.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove black molded caulking on wall at dish machine.culinary room-must repair or replace loose wallbases near file cabinet,stained ceiling tiles,hole in lower window wall near teachers desk.must paint wall & ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Kitchen-must delime dish machine,must repair hand sink on serving line in poor repair.culinary room-leaky faucet at handsink next to cooking equipment.2nd fl.(boy's/n.w )faucet in poor repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize articles off of floor & away from walls in boilerroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed unauthorized person walking thru prep area.only authorized persons in prep area only.

17. Feb 13, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Some women and men washroom facilities without soap, paper towels, working dryer device, and running hot water, on first floor bathroom, bathrooms were service and mixing values adjusted, instructed to have bathroom facilities maintained at all times, critical citation issued: 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in culinary class room, under and behind all equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal hole at exposed hand sinks in culinary class room, must clean smelly sewer floor drains in kitchen area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store dirty dish towels in sanitizing solution during daily use

18. May 3, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in prep/storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls along wallbase not sealed in boiler room. Instructed to seal all gaps.

19. Jun 8, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • 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. ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 MICROWAVE OVENS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO COOKING STOVE IN CULINARY (2ND FLR) ROOM.

20. Mar 8, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • 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. NOTED BEHIND PANELING OF ICE MACHINE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED AND EXPOSED INSULATION). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.