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Yates Elementary School

1839 N Richmond, Chicago 60647

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Latest verdictFailSep 16, 2026 · 27 days ago
Inspections25since Apr 27, 2012
Fail rate44.0%11 of 25 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average
City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

  • Pass32%
  • Conditional24%
  • Fail44%
25 inspections from 2012 to 2026 · hover a mark
2014201620182020202220242026
  1. FailSep 16, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 8

      Hands clean & properly washed

      Observed poor hygienic practices; observed the manager at the front serving line performing multiple tasks, moving in and out of the kitchen food prep area and changing dirty gloves then returned to the front serving line to continue serving foods all without washing hands.must wash hands after every possible contamination. (manager corrected the issue). Priority violation 7-38-010.

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no handwashing sink at front food serving line.handwashing sink is needed in open food dispensing area.instructed to provide a handwashing sink properly equipped with soap, handpaper towels and required signage.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). (**see comments).

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed north side exit doors with gap opening approx:1/4 inch opening at bottom of said doors leading out to the parking lot.instructed to make doors tight fitting all across the bottoms to prevent pest entry and to maintain.

    4. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Instructed to remove glue boards with dead insects on floors behind the cooking equipments in the kitchen prep area and maintain.

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Instructed to detail clean and organize the storage closet inside the eat-in pre-k classroom #020 and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and all other need items must be elevated from the floor to facilitate cleaning and maintain.

  2. ConditionalSep 10, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no paper towel in the 2nd floor girls toilet room at the washbowl sink informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Janitorial staff obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed dead insects and pest in student lunch room and dry storage area, instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and maintain.

    3. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed in rear prep reach in cooler draining water into the interior of reach in, instructed to repair and maintain

    4. 48

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

      Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink area. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair. Building engineers came and cleaned grease trap rodded lines water now drains without backing up. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. No citation issued.

    5. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

    6. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed dirty and dusty ceiling fans in the prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed chipped paint on the walls in the 2nd floor main hall ceiling and lunch room. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

  3. ConditionalSep 12, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 5

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

      Found no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure with spill kit.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.

  4. PassSep 13, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.11 replace the missing floor tiles outside of the men's washroom in the cafeteria manager's office.

  5. FailSep 11, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 59

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

      8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2580639 on 8/24/23: 38 - observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 30 mouse droppings on the floor and storage shelves inside of the storage room between the washrooms in the basement hallway. Also observed approx. 50 mouse droppings on the floor and on the storage shelves in the storage closet of room 024 in the annex building. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-42-090.

  6. FailAug 24, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 30 mouse droppings on the floor and storage shelves inside of the storage room between the washrooms in the basement hallway. Also observed approx. 50 mouse droppings on the floor and on the storage shelves in the storage closet of room 024 in the annex building. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

    2. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed multiple broken floor tiles and holes along the walls of the lunchroom. Management instructed to repair all broken floor tiles and seal all holes in the floor to prevent rodent harborage conditions. Replace the missing floor tiles outside of the men's washroom in the cafeteria manager's office.

  7. ConditionalSep 2, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      No water was provided at the exposed hand washing sink in the corner of the food prep area. Management instructed to provide hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed approx. 30 mouse droppings in the cabinet next to the hand washing sink in room 112. Management instructed to clean and remove all mouse droppings from the affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      The right exit door to the parking lot has a 1/2" gap along the bottom of the door. Must rodent proof all outer openings.

    4. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Repair the drain line water leak beneath the hand washing sink in the girl's washroom next to the fan room in the basement and the exposed hand washing sink in the corner of the food prep area.

    5. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed no covered waste receptacle in the cafeteria women's staff wahroom. Management instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle in all women's washrooms.

  8. ConditionalSep 2, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed some boys/girls washrooms handwash bowls hot and cold water push buttons not maintained, less than 15 seconds running water time when pushed. Instructed to recalibrate washrooms handwash bowls hot/cold water push buttons to a minimal 15 seconds running water time when pushed.

    2. 33

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

      Found both walk in cooler and walk in freezer empty and not working at this time, ambient air temperature at 90.0 f for both walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instructed manager must repair and maintain, ambient air temperature must be 41.0 f or below for walk in cooler and frozen for walk in freezer. Priority violation 7-38-005.

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door sweep from prep area to outside. Instructed manager must rodent proof said door.

  9. PassSep 18, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.11 replace the missing grout between the wall and floor junction behind the prep coolers.

  10. FailSep 11, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed approximately 72 moude droppings on the premises. Observed 2 mouse droppings on the floor in the electrical room, 10 mouse droppings on the floor in the corner of the lunch room, 20 mouse droppings on the floor in the janitor's closet between the washrooms and adjacent to the lunch room, 10 mouse droppings in the lockers of the women's locker room, and 30 mouse droppings on the floor in room 105. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). No citation issued.

    2. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Repair the missing grout between the wall and floor junction behind the prep coolers. Repair the openings in the ceiling above the prep tables in the kitchen area.

    3. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      Observed a food handling employee without a valid food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must have a valid food handler certificate.

  11. ConditionalSep 24, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Inspector comments: violation codes: 5-202.12 (b-d) inspector comments: found no hand sink with hot and cold water in the dish area. Must provide and maintain a hand sink with hot and cold water in the dish room(priority foundation-no citation issued

    2. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Inspector comments: violation codes: 3-307.11 inspector comments: observed a loose sneeze guard in the hot holding serving line. Repair the loose sneeze guard

    3. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Ector comments: violation codes: 5-205.15 inspector comments: observed the faucet at the following areas that need adjusted to 20secs in pre-k room 021, staff toliet room faucets, universial toliet room on second floor. Observed no hot water in the staff lounge, also a leak at the right stall toliet in the women restroom on the lower level. Must repair on plumbing on premises.

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Inspector comments: violation codes: 6-201.13 inspector comments: must repair/replace stain ceiling tiles in pre-k room#020,a broken floor tiles near wall of coolers and floor tiles on lower level in the janitor room. Must seal gaps between floor/wall near the reach-in cooler and freezers. Must grout the floor drain underneath the kettle.

  12. FailSep 20, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Violation codes: 5-202.12 (b-d) inspector comments: found no hand sink with hot and cold water in the dish area. Must provide and maintain a hand sink with hot and cold water in the dish room(priority foundation-no citation issued)

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Previous priority violation from report #2312498 9/19/19#38- still observing an infestation of appx. 75 or more rodent droppings scattered throughout premises such as electrical room-on rolling cart,along wall bases.locker room- under desk and along walls and behind and next to file cabinets.staff lounge- on table & under microwave on table,on floor under 1- compartment sink,on wall base ledge at window and behind large cabinet,behind refrigerator.pre-k room 020- on shelving units in play area,on shelf in storage closet,on lower shelf of changing table in toilet room.pre-k 023-inside of cubbies and on shelving units in closet and scattered on floor,window ledge and on table behind printer.pre-k 021- on top of box ,on shelves and floor in storage closet.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/20/19.(priority - no citation issued)

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Inspector comments: observed gaps at the following areas - corners of the back door in the kitchen, east fransico annex door. Provide weather strips on all areas listed above.

    4. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Violation codes: 3-307.11 inspector comments: observed a loose sneeze guard in the hot holding serving line. Repair the loose sneeze guard

    5. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Violation codes: 4-601.11(c) inspector comments: observed debris and/or build up in the following areas- walk-in #8 cooler shelving units, interior on reach-in cooler #5 and reach-in cooler #2, the shelf where the motors are stored, and under the hot holding unit. Must clean the debris and build up in the areas list above

    6. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Violation codes: 5-205.15 inspector comments: observed the faucet at the following areas that need adjusted to 20secs in pre-k room 021, staff toliet room faucets, universial toliet room on second floor. Observed no hot water in the staff lounge, also a leak at the right stall toliet in the women restroom on the lower level. Must repair on plumbing on premises.

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Violation codes: 6-501.13 inspector comments: must clean debris on floors throughout the kitchen and dish washing area

    8. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Violation codes: 6-201.13 inspector comments: must repair/replace stain ceiling tiles in pre-k room#020, a loose wall base near the walk-in cooler #2, broken floor tiles near wall of coolers and floor tiles on lower level in the janitor room. Must seal gaps between floor/wall near the reach-in cooler and freezers. Must grout the floor drain underneath the kettle.

    9. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Violation codes: 6-501.114 inspector comments: must elevate items at least six inches in the following areas - pre-k room#020 closet, pre-k room# 023 closet, pre-k room# 021 closet, closet in the kitchen

    10. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      Violation codes: 6-202.11 inspector comments: observed lights out in the following areas - above the kitchen, and above the three compartment sink. Must replace/repair lights in the areas above

  13. FailSep 18, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Found no hand sink with hot and cold water in the dish area. Must provide and maintain a hand sink with hot and cold water in the dish room.

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed gaps at the following areas - corners of the back door in the kitchen, garbage door, east fransico annex door, west annex door. Provide weather strips on all areas listed above.

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed an infestation of appx. 300 or more rodent droppings scattered throughout premises such as prep area-next to walk in cooler,under and on prep tables,on ledge of dollies at garbage cans,behind stove,.dish washing area-under 3- compartment sink,on lower ledges of dish storage racks,under unused dish machine.serving line-on floor under and on ledge of tray storage,on ledge of hot holding cabinet,under table and behind door .dry food storage area-on floor under most food storage shelves and on floor behind door.hot water tank area- on floor along wall bases.electrical room-on rolling cart,on top of igloo cooler,along wall bases.locker room- under desk and along walls.rear hallway along wall bases mixed in with dirt.staff lounge- on microwave table,on floor under 1- compartment sink,on wall base ledge at window and behind large cabinet.pre-k room 020- on shelving units in block area,lower shelf of art easle,lower shelf of rolling cart,on shelf in storage closet,on lower shelf of changing table in toilet room.pre-k 023-on base of floor lamp,art table shelving unit,inside of cubbies and on shelving units in closet and scattered on floor in between clutter.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/18/19.(priority - no citation issued)

    4. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed a loose sneeze guard in the hot holding serving line. Repair the loose sneeze guard.

    5. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed debris and/or build up in the following areas- walk-in #8 cooler shelving units, interior on reach-in cooler #5 and reach-in cooler #2, the shelf where the motors are stored, and under the hot holding unit. Must clean the debris and build up in the areas list above.

    6. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed the faucet at the following areas that need adjusted to 20secs in pre-k room 021, staff toliet room faucets, universial toliet room on second floor. Observed no hot water in the staff lounge, also a leak at the right stall toloet in the women restroom on the lower level. Must repair on plumbing on premises.

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Must elevate items at least six inches in the following areas - pre-k room#020 closet, pre-k room# 023 closet, pre-k room# 021 closet, closet in the kitchen.

    8. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Must repair/replace stain ceiling tiles in pre-k room#020, a loose wall base near the walk-in cooler #2, broken floor tiles near wall of coolers and floor tiles on lower level in the janitor room. Must seal gaps between floor/wall near the reach-in cooler and freezers. Must grout the floor drain underneath the kettle.

    9. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Must clean debris on floors throughout the kitchen and dish washing area.

    10. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      Observed lights out in the following areas - above the kitchen, and above the three compartment sink. Must replace/repair lights in the areas above.

  14. ConditionalOct 3, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 5

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

      2-501.11 observed no clean up procedure on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean up procedure and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

  15. FailOct 1, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 3

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

      2-102.14(n) observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

    2. 5

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

      2-501.11 observed no clean up procedure on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean up procedure and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

    3. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      5-205.11 observed the middle sink in the 3rd floor girl's washroom with water backed up in the sink and not draining. Management instructed to repair the sink so that it drains properly. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

    4. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      6-301.12 observed no working hand dryers in the boy's and girl's washrooms on the 1st-3rd floors of the east side of the building. Management instructed to repair or replace the hand drying devices or provide paper towels in each washroom. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

    5. 16

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

      4-501.112 observed the high temperature dishmachine with a final rinse temperature of 100f. Management instructed to repair the machine so that the final rinse temperature is above 180f. Priority 7-38-025. No citation issued.

    6. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity in room 214. Observed 20 mouse droppings on the floor of the closets and corner of the classroom behind the teacher's desk, and inside and on top of the heat registers. Must clean and remove all rodent droppings. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). No citation issued.

    7. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-202.11 observed a light shield missing in the kitchen prep area near the exposed handwashing sink. Must install.

  16. FailApr 5, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 29

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

      Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 2050466, dated 5-16-17: violation 35-"observed peeling paint on ceiling and walls on 1st 2nd and 3rd floor girls and boys washrooms on the east side building. Also observed peeling pain on ceiling and walls on hallway 2nd floor main building and girls and boys play room on 1st floor main building. Must repair all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable." instructed facility to correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    2. 32

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

      Observed the toilet seat in the bathroom at room 024 (annex) to be very loose. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

    3. 35

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

      Observed water damaged and missing ceiling tiles in the cafeteria. Instructed facility to replace missing and damaged tiles and to maintain.

    4. 38

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

      Observed multiple plumbing leaks throughout the facility: in room 024 (annex) observed both 1 compartment sink hot handles to be leaking. Instructed facility to repair leaks and maintain. Observed the washrooms outside of the kitchen (both men's and women's) to have timed faucets for hot and cold water that do not stay on unless held. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.

  17. FailMar 1, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 29

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

      Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 2050466, dated 5-16-17: violation 35-"observed peeling paint on ceiling and walls on 1st 2nd and 3rd floor girls and boys washrooms on the east side building. Also observed peeling pain on ceiling and walls on hallway 2nd floor main building and girls and boys play room on 1st floor main building. Must repair all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable." instructed facility to correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    2. 32

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

      Observed the toilet seat in the bathroom at room 024 (annex) to be very loose. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

    3. 35

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

      Observed water damaged and missing ceiling tiles in the cafeteria. Instructed facility to replace missing and damaged tiles and to maintain.

    4. 38

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

      Observed multiple plumbing leaks throughout the facility: in room 024 (annex) observed both 1 compartment sink hot handles to be leaking. Instructed facility to repair leaks and maintain. Observed the washrooms outside of the kitchen (both men's and women's) to have timed faucets for hot and cold water that do not stay on unless held. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.

  18. FailFeb 22, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 29

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

      Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 2050466, dated 5-16-17: violation 35-"observed peeling paint on ceiling and walls on 1st 2nd and 3rd floor girls and boys washrooms on the east side building. Also observed peeling pain on ceiling and walls on hallway 2nd floor main building and girls and boys play room on 1st floor main building. Must repair all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable." instructed facility to correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    2. 32

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

      Observed the toilet seat in the bathroom at room 024 (annex) to be very loose. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

    3. 35

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

      Observed water damaged and missing ceiling tiles in the cafeteria. Instructed facility to replace missing and damaged tiles and to maintain.

    4. 38

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

      Observed multiple plumbing leaks throughout the facility: at the kitchen 3 compartment sink observed the drain pipe below the wash compartment and the faucet neck of the sanitize compartment faucet to have leaks; in room 024 (annex) observed both 1 compartment sink hot handles to be leaking. Instructed facility to repair leaks and maintain. Observed the washrooms outside of the kitchen (both men's and women's) to have timed faucets for hot and cold water that do not stay on unless held. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.

  19. PassMay 16, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 34

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

      Observed floor in poor repair with broken and missing celing tiles in lunchroom. Must repair and maintain.

    2. 35

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

      Observed peeling paint on ceiling and walls on 1st 2nd and 3rd floor girls and boys washrooms on the east side building. Also observed peeling pain on ceiling and walls on hallway 2nd floor main building and girls and boys play room on 1st floor main building. Must repair all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    3. 38

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

      Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in main kitchen food prep area. Must repair and maintain.

    4. 41

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

      Observed urine and strong odors in boys bathroom in 3rd floor east building. Must clean and maintain. Observed clutter and unnecessary articles inside janitors room in 2nd floor annex building. Must remove clean organize to prevent rodent harborage.

  20. PassMar 31, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 35

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

      Noted stained ceiling and missing tiles at the dinning room area. Instructed to clean, replace missing tiles and maintain.

    2. 38

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

      Noted dust accumulation inside fans inside refrigeration units. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    3. 41

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

      Noted clutter inside head start class rooms. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

  21. PassFeb 17, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 32

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

      Missing handle door at the reach-in cooler in food preparation area. Must replace and maintain. Rusty food storage shelving in rear food preparation area and inside 3-door reach-in cooler. Must repaint or replace.

    2. 34

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

      Detail clean floor under around and behing all cooking equipment and behind refrigeration units. Must remove dirt. Observed missing and broken floor tiles on 1st floor by women's bathroom. Must repair and maintain.

    3. 35

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

      Observed dust buil-up on walls and ceiling in food preparation area above prep tables. Must clean and maintain. Observed peeling paint on ceiling and walls on 2nd and 3rd floor girls and boys bathroom on thre the east side building. Must repair all surfaces must be smooth and easily clenable. Observed a few water damage ceiling tiles in lunch room. Must repair and maintain.

    4. 36

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

      Must provide brighter lighting inside walk-in cooler and must replace burn-out light bulb inside the cooler. Light shields in food preparation area need detail cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

    5. 41

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

      Observed urine and strong odors in boys bathroom in 2nd floor east building. Must clean and eliminate odors. Must clean janitors closet in 1st floor area by the men's bathroom.

  22. PassJan 14, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 33

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

      Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of mop sink inside closet at 2nd floor west building.

    2. 34

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

      Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout parent room/multi purpose room.

    3. 38

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

      Instructed to repair faucet at hand sink with heavy leak inside women's washroom at annex building.--------must fix low (hot) water pressure at handsink (left side) inside boys washroom at 2nd flr west building.

    4. 40

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all milk coolers.

  23. PassJan 25, 2013Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 32

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

      Must repair/replace gasket at the 1 door food prep cooler in kitchen right outside the managers office.

    2. 35

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

      Walls along the dishmachine areas must be repaired,maintained to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

    3. 38

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

      Must detail clean,maintain ventilation covers free of dusts throughout the kitchen food prep areas,dining areas and repair water leaks beneath water pumps in boiler areas engineer is made aware.

    4. 41

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

      Detail clean and organize all pre-k classrooms,parent room,electrical room,fan room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and remaining articles must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

  24. FailJan 15, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 18

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Observed approximately 30 rodent(mice)droppings on the premises and improper pest control methods. Found in various areas of cluttered pre-k classrooms#001,#023,#025#026(annex),parent room(annex),electrical room (annex),fan room(main building).instructed manager to detail clean,sanitize all affected areas,ensure to detail clean organize and remove clutter from said areas,additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    2. 32

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

      Must repair/replace gasket at the 1 door food prep cooler in kitchen right outside the managers office.

    3. 35

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

      Walls along the dishmachine areas must be repaired,maintained to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and remove scatttered sites of peeling paint in janitors closets where noted to engineer at this time.

    4. 36

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

      Must provide,maintain a brighter lighting inside the walk-in-cooler and replace burnt-out light bulbs above cooking equipments also light shields throughout the kitchen food prepa areas,dining areas require a detail cleaning.

    5. 38

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

      Must detail clean,maintain ventilation covers free of dusts throughout the kitchen food prep areas,dining areas and repair water leaks beneath water pumps in boiler areas engineer is made aware.

    6. 41

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

      Detail clean and organize all pre-k classrooms,parent room,electrical room,fan room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and remaining articles must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

    7. 42

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Must provide hair restraints for food handlers in kitchen food prep areas.

    8. 44

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Observed parent volunteers in the kitchen food prep areas instructed manager that these persons are not authorized inside said areas.

  25. PassApr 27, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 34

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must detail clean floors under and behind equipment, in kitchen and storage areas

    2. 35

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must clean ceiling vents above prep area in kitchen, wall by dish area in poor repair, and some area throughout school has chipping, and peeling paint, instructed to repair all wall surfaces, all wall surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable

    3. 38

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

      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 repair ventilation in boys bathroom first floor area, to eliminate storage orders, and provide a exhaust fan in boys and girls bathroom in the annex building must repair low water pressure in second floor boys bathroom, and adjust mixing gages in all children bathrooms to get hot water more quickly

    4. 40

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Thermometers needed inside all coolers

    5. 41

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

      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. Janitors utility closets not clean first floor area, by bathrooms, must eliminate strong odors in boys bathroom, first floor area

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

  1. 3822×

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  2. 5514×

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. 109×

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  4. 359×

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

  5. 326×

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

  6. 416×

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

  7. 394×

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  8. 514×

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 25911 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.