Graham Branch

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 20, 2026 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

2. Feb 26, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Feb 14, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Feb 10, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Feb 2, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large crack in lunchroom brick work near exit door; seal crack in brick wall. Observed several water stained ceiling tiles in lunch room. Instructed person in charge to repair, replace, and maintain said areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed buildup of debris on kitchen floor and in corners. Instructed person in charge 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: Observed medium sized uneven patch in first floor girls restroom over toilets (on ceiling). Instructed pic to make smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed paint peeling in lunch prep area over prep line. Instructed pic to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. May 17, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. May 10, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2" gap in left corner of garbage dumpster door.must make tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings in pre-k room 110 closets in between clutter on floor,under art table,on floor along wall bases in lunchroom and rear hallway leading to garbage area.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/10/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles at hand sinks in staff toilet room to stay on longer.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid for staff toilet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

8. Dec 2, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water handle in disrepair in the preschool classroom sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

9. Nov 20, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a written employee health policy. 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: Must provide a written vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 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: Observed several metered faucets with inadequate continuous water flow in staff and student restrooms. Must adjust all timed, metered faucets to a minimum of 15 seconds of continuous flow to allow for proper hand washing.

     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 lunch room without required hand sink. Food handlers do not have easily accessible, exposed, dedicated hand sink in same room where open TCS dispensing is taking place. Must install dedicated hand sink in lunch room with minimum hot water temperature of 100F/cold water; soap and sanitary means to dry hands; signage; adequate city pressure. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal stem thermometer to accurately determine internal food temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dirt build up on toilets in girls 1st floor restroom from ceiling above. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large holes in ceiling of lunchroom (ceiling tiles missing). Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed large hole over toilets in girls 1st floor restroom. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in children's restroom in room 110 and in women's restroom first floor. Must provide adequate (brighter) lighting to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while TCS foods (bean burritos) are being served. Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation license posted in facility. Must post an original City of Chicago food sanitation license in plain view. Must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods are being openly dispensed or in hot holding units. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection summary report posted. Must post most recent inspection summary report in plain view.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

10. Nov 21, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings around pipe fittings along walls under ventilation hoods in kitchen. Clean all wall and ceiling vents in kitchen(dust buildup). Repair all ceiling leaks and replace all missing and stained ceiling tiles in lunchroom and kitchen hallway near exit door. Replace missing ceiling vent cover in washroom. Seal opening in ceiling in girls first floor washroom. Replace stained ceiling tiles in staff lounge and third floor hallway. Replace missing baseboards in lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Adjust timed faucets on sink in lunchroom staff and faculty washrooms. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds without retouching handle.

11. Nov 15, 2016 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 coving comming off 2nd floor boys restroom. Broken and missing floor tile in boys 1st floor restroom. Instucted to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall at dry storage area needs cleaning.

12. Jan 7, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint at ceiling of kitchen behind serving line. Must remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipe under 3-comp sink in kitchen area. Must repair. Noted leak at rear base of toilet in restroom of kindergarten room 110. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in storage area of room 110 to provide for better inspection aisles, cleaning and pest monitoring. Organize and maintain.

13. Jan 21, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the ceiling in the girl's 1st floor toilet room in poor repair. Must repair and maintain damaged ceiling.

14. Jan 23, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean toaster in pre-k classroom 110.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to repair hole in wall employee restroom. Need to clean dusty ceiling vents in dining area, and locker area also pre-k classroom 112. Need to replace all water damaged ceiling tiles in pre-k class rooom 110, and 112. Need to clean ceiling light shields in kitchen. Remove peeling paint above milk cooler,office area lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to replace missimg light shield in kitchen. Also one light out in pre-k 112.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to repair leaking lower pipes at 3 compartment sink,( 1st., and 2nd. Compartments). Need to repair leaking cold water at handsink 3rd.floor girls restroom.

15. May 30, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilitiies not properly maintained. Noted cold water faucet handle missing from faucet at 1st compartment of the three compartment sink. Must replace handle and restore cold running water to the sink basin. Serious citation issued 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the worn rubber gaskets at the 1st reach in cooler across from the cook line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted corrosion on the wall in the kitchen staff washroom. Must repair wall and make smooth and easily cleanable. Replace stained ceiling tiles in student dining areas,mop sink closets and in hallways. Must remove peeling paint from ceilings above the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase the water pressure at wash bowls in the 3rd floor girls washroom. Also repair broken hot water faucet handle at the 2nd wash bowl from the entrance in the 1st floor girls washroom.

16. Feb 24, 2012 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: Exterior of grease trap rusty. Clean and paint same. Gasket loose at reach-in cooler. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lightshields in prep area not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Teachers toilet room handsink faucets inadequate. Instd to repair same so as to have adequate supply or hot/cold running without constant pressure from hand on faucet.

17. Sep 20, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE IN 2ND FL STORAGE ROOM.

18. Sep 13, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION-#38, FROM REPORT #490991,DATED 1/06/2011,STILL NOT CORRECTED (HOT WATER HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND PRE-K ROOM 110 HARD TO OPEN,VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND PRE-K ROOM 110 HARD TO OPEN/VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR. VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • 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 REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE IN 2NFL STORAGE ROOM.

19. Jan 6, 2011 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INSTALL LOCK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM CABINET UNDER HANDSINK WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED OR REMOVE ALL CHEMICALS/ROOM112.

    • 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. REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR MOP ROOM AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

    • 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.HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND PRE-K ROOM 110 HARD TO OPEN,VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR.

20. Jun 17, 2010 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE MILK COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BOOK STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. REPAIR THRESHOLDS UNDER DOORS ACROSS FROM ENGINEER OFFICE AND IN GYM.

    • 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. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE COOLERS AND IN KITCHEN OFFICE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND BEHIND TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS NEAR KITCHEN. SEAL LOOSE AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

    • 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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR FAUCETS IN KITCHEN STAFF, 1ST FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS, AND 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOMS(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING). INCREASE PRESSURE ON FOLLOWING WATER FOUNTAINS: 1ST FLOOR (RIGHT)NEAR WASHROOMS, 1ST FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR (LEFT) WATER FOUNTAINS. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS.

    • 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. REMOVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BOOK STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.