Did Lane Tech High School pass its last health inspection?

Lane Tech High School at 2501 W Addison St was inspected on Mar 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Lane Tech High School?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 4 HANDSINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS' WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND M

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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Lane Tech High School

2501 W Addison St, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 12, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 12, 2025

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 4 HANDSINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS' WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. ENGINEER ON SITE. ALL HANDSINKS ARE NOW WORKING WITH WATER AT 103F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TO CPS.
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCET IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER ON SERVING LINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 12, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 25, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 4, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 7, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 5, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 20, 2011	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Lane Tech High School — questions

Did Lane Tech High School pass its last health inspection?: Lane Tech High School at 2501 W Addison St was inspected on Mar 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Lane Tech High School?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 4 HANDSINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS' WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND M
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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