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Vanderpoel Magnet
9510 S Prospect (1700w), Chicago 60643 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection
Pass
Most recent result
Apr 16, 2026
26
Inspections on record
17
Times passed
7
Times failed
Violations cited on Apr 16, 2026
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL BOYS' TOILET ROOM HOT WATER DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET SO THAT IT STAYS ON AT MINIMUM 15 SECONDS FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. MAINTAIN SAME.
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH, MAKING THE DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING!
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON THE 1ST FL HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 25, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 16, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 5, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 6, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 2, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 1, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 5, 2015 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 28, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 20, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 6, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 16, 2013 | Canvass | Out of Business | Risk 3 (Low) |
| Mar 20, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 2, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 17, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 17, 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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Vanderpoel Magnet — questions
- Did Vanderpoel Magnet pass its last health inspection?
- Vanderpoel Magnet at 9510 S Prospect (1700w) was inspected on Apr 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
- What violations were cited at Vanderpoel Magnet?
- The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL BOYS' TOILET ROOM HOT WATER DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET SO THAT IT
- 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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