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Piccolo Specialty School

1040 N Keeler Ave, Chicago 60651 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 20, 2026

25

Inspections on record

15

Times passed

8

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 20, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15---OBSERVED DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR #5.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15---WATER TEMPERATURE OBSERVED AT HAND SINK AT FAR LEFT SIDE REACHING 88.7F IN GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE OLD WING BUILDING.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F.(TWO OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM WERE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE).
  3. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18--- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jan 20, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 8, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 19, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 17, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 22, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 2, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 8, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 1, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2012CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 2, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 10, 2010CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Piccolo Specialty School — questions

Did Piccolo Specialty School pass its last health inspection?
Piccolo Specialty School at 1040 N Keeler Ave was inspected on Jan 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Piccolo Specialty School?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15---OBSERVED DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR #5.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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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