Pass

Al Raby High School

3545 W Fulton, Chicago, IL 60624

School ZIP 60624 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 14, 2026

Al Raby High School was last inspected on September 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

September 14, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed water stained/damaged ceiling tiles located near 3 compartment sink next to ice machine and walk in cooler. Instructed to replace attachments and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape mending vent in place in front prep area. Instructed to remove tape, repair and maintain in order to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain storage shelving to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the prep area along the wall base and in corners need cleaning to remove debris and/or spills.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. 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: Observed handwashing signage informing persons to wash hands missing from the following handwashing sinks: 3rd floor boys restroom, 2nd floor boys restroom. Instructed to provide adequate handwashing signage to all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak in wall plumbing for main kitchen area 3-compartment sink while water supply running. School engineer aware of issue prior to inspection and provided proof of pending service request for repairs. Kitchen has three additional 3-compartment sinks on adjacent wall equipped for warewashing with adequate hot and cold water. Instructed to repair/replace kitchen area 3-compartment sink wall plumbing to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors behind equipment in the main kitchen area (stove/grills/hot-holding cabinets) to be heavily soiled with dried food debris and dust. Instructed to clean floors beneath and behind equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of debris and other soils and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed crack in east wall of dry storage room off kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the staff toilet room located on the first floor near the kitchen. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a one door cooler in the serving line area in disrepair. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: **observed no exposed hand sink at the serving line. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c).

      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: Culinary class: must clean and sanitize mixer and it's attachments.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Culinary class: instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside all reach in coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Culinary class: must detail clean the interior of all reach in coolers and freezers to remove spills and debris. Also clean the trays small deep fryers are kept on to remove grease and debris. Main kitchen: must defrost and clean the walk in freezer #2 to remove ice build up and debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Culinary class: floors need cleaning in the pot & pans storage room and around the 3 compartment sink. Must clean to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Culinary class: must clean the filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the milk cooler at the service line.

  9. Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet at three compartment by rear area by window, instructed to repair,

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the 3 compartment sink,instructed to remove rust

    • 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 the janitors closet on the 2nd floor across from library,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the janitors closet on the 2nd floor across from library to prevent rodent harborage

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners, in all science and computer classrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all openings around pipe fittings in walls and ceilings in all areas. Clean vents in walk-in cooler. Clean light sheilds in boys 3rd floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in walk-in freezer.

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: Observed 40 mice droppings inside vent in unused dish room, 50 mice droppings inside compressor unit in bottom of chest freezer, 15 mice droppings on electrical outlets behind stove and oven in kitchen, 5 mice droppings on outlets in lunchroom, 4 mice droppings on outlets in teachers lounge, 10 mice droppings inside closet in biology lab room 421, 40 mice droppings inside cabinet under sink near desk in science room 411, 5 mice droppings on bottom shelf in science lab room 324, 10 mice droppings on floor in corner under window, mice droppings on floor near file cabinet, 25 mice droppings in floor inside closet, 20 mice droppings scattered on desk, 5 mice droppings on floor around desk, 2 mice droppings on ledge behind desk, 2 mice droppings on counter in computer room 225. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Critical violation 7-38-020

    • 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: Following doors not rodent proofed, entrance #6 near auditorium, 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of door, entrance #8 1/4" gap on bottom of door. Seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not clean and maintained. Observed excessive trash on ground, dumpsters overflowing, and lids not tight-fitting. Instructed manager to clean outside garbage area. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners, in all science and computer classrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all openings around pipe fittings in walls and ceilings in all areas. Clean vents in walk-in cooler. Clean light sheilds in boys 3rd floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in walk-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and articles in classroom and storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

  13. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: Still observed evidence of rodent infestation throughout the classrooms and in the kitchen dishroom and prep area. Observed 20 mouse droppings on the storage boxes in the dishroom, observed 10 mouse droppings on the stainless steel counter next to the dishmachine, 5 mouse droppings on the floor and floor mixers underneath the dishmachine, 10 mouse droppings underneath the cash register and 5 mouse droppings on the floor next to the cash register, 30 mouse droppings on the floor of room 420, 40 mouse droppings on the shelving units of the 4th floor storage room, 20 mouse droppings on the floor of the 4th floor janitor's closet next to the women's restroom, 5 mouse droppings on the floor of room 416, 5 mouse droppings on the floor of room 410, 30 mouse droppings on the floor of the 4th floor janitor's closet next to the men's washroom, 5 mouse droppings on the floor of room 306. Additional

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor throughout the school to eliminate food debris and pest harborage. Floor in the basement must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all openings in the walls of the classrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the non-working dishwashing machine and pizza stove in the food prep areas to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

  14. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: Still observed evidence of rodent infestation throughout the classrooms. Observed the following areas in room 314 with rodent droppings: 5 mouse droppings in the back cavity of the refrigerator, 5 droppings behind the cabinet, 40 droppings behind the shelving unit and under the unused handsink. Observed the following areas with mouse droppings: room 212 had 50 droppings on the floor along the walls, room 209 had 20 droppings on the floor under the desk and around the corners, room 210 had 20 droppings on the floor against the walls and corners, room 108 had 10 droppings on the teacher's desk and 10 droppings on the cabinet next to the door, 20 droppings on the floor of the basement storage and main rooms. Also, observed 10 live ants on the floor of the lunchroom. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Must clean and remove all rodent droppin

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor throughout the school to eliminate food debris and pest harborage. Floor in the basement must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal all openings in the walls of the classrooms, especially around wall abse in room 314 and in room 314 where the pipes go into the wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the non-working dishwashing machine and pizza stove in the food prep areas to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 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 broken soap dispensers in the following student washrooms: 4th floor girl's, 3rd floor boy's and girl's. Engineer instructed to lock doors and not allow students to use washrooms until soap dispensers have been installed. Engineer installed the soap dispensers during the inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of a rodent infestation throughout the school. Observed the following areas with mouse droppings (all numbers are approximations): 50 droppings on the floor under the old dishwashing machine, 10 droppings on the floor behind the oven and stove, 10 droppings on the outside bottom ledge of the hot holding unit, 20 droppings on the floor behind the grease traps of the 3 compartment sinks, 40 droppings on the floor at the wall of the food service line, 100 droppings along the bottom metal edges of the steam table and floor underneath the steam table, 20 droppings on the floor under the milk cooler, 20 droppings inside the fan unit of the tropicana juice cooler, 50 droppings on the floor along the walls of the faculty lunch room, 15 droppings on the floor in the corner of the lunch room, 50 droppings on the floor behind the unused milk cooler in the lunch room, 50 droppings

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor throughout the school to eliminate food debris and pest harborage. Floor in the basement must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the non-working dishwashing machine and pizza stove in the food prep areas to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up around the air/vent unit inside the walk in cooler. Must remove the ice and maintain the vent.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted missing light shields inside the front walk in coolers. Must provide and maintain.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found rusty storage racks in the walkin cooler. Instructed to remove the rust and paint them with non toxic paint. Rusty grease trap under the 3-compartment sink south side of the kitchen. Must remove the rust and paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor under behind the heavy equipment in the dish machine room and in the store room.clean floors in utility closets too.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceilings in hallways on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors have peeling paint throughout. Instructed to remove the peelind paint and paint them. Found damaged walls throughout the whole school. Must repair them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the waste water pipes by the ceiling in the boiler room with holes in them. The large hot water tank is rusting out on the bottom. Must repair or replace them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must organize and maintain all utility closets. Fan room has clutter old unused equipment ect. Must remove the unnecessary articles clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal/repaint rusty wire shelving in walk-in cooler

    • 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/repaint peeling paint various areas of ceilings in hallways on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors areas

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean light shield by dish machine area, remove all dirt and debri

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • 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. CLEAN FLOORS IN UTILITY CLOSETS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN STUDENT WASHROOMS.

    • 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. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM OCT. 2009 WERE CORRECTED. MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM CEILING OF BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. VARIOUS AREAS OF CEILINGS IN HALLWAYS ON 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS HAVE PEELING PAINT; REMOVE AND REPAINT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM OCT 2009 WERE CORRECTED. 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 CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: 4TH FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM HAS ONE SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER; PROVIDE. 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM HAS ONE TOILET SEAT THAT IS LOOSE FROM HINGE; REATTACH. 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM HAS ONE SINK THAT IS LOOSE FROM THE WALL; REATTACH TO WALL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must organize and maintain all utility closets.

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