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2745 W Roosevelt Rd (1200S), CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 22671

21
Total Inspections
13
Passed
6
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2025 Inspection

March 5, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR #8 HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2025 Inspection

February 21, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR #8 HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2024 Inspection

January 30, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED THE PRE-K ROOM 107 TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F DURING T...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 31, 2022 Inspection

May 31, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE GIRLS/EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2022 Inspection

May 19, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE GIRLS/EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 18, 2021 Inspection

June 18, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 29, 2020 Inspection

May 29, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 22, 2020 Inspection

May 22, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 10-...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 20, 2019 Inspection

February 20, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IN THE FOLOWING AREAS:THE STAFF, THE GIRLS, AND THE BOYS WASHROOMS, PUSH FAUCET HANDLES NOT SET AT 15 SECONDS WITHO...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 13, 2019 Inspection

February 13, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IN THE FOLOWING AREAS:THE STAFF, THE GIRLS, AND THE BOYS WASHROOMS, PUSH FAUCET HANDLES NOT SET AT 15 SECONDS WITHO...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2018 Inspection

April 6, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR OF SPILL UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2017 Inspection

May 19, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM. P...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2017 Inspection

May 12, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR EAST FACULTY WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTE...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2016 Inspection

March 28, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND NO MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY H...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2015 Inspection

May 12, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET IN NEED OF REPAIR ON HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2014 Inspection

April 29, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT WITH BROKEN GRATES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL GRATES...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2013 Inspection

February 21, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF TOILETS AND SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS W...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2012 Inspection

January 9, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 21, 2011 Inspection

January 21, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE TOP SIDES AND INSIDE OF TH...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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