⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Chopin

2450 W Rice ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

License #: 22721

25
Total Inspections
18
Passed
5
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2025 Inspection

September 8, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN PRE-K 101 TOILET ROOM.2ND FL. BOY'S FIRST HAND SINK NO...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2024 Inspection

September 17, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANIT...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2023 Inspection

September 26, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF MILK COOLERS LOCATED IN FRONT OF SERVING LINE. INSTRUCT...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2022 Inspection

October 4, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE THE STAFF WOMEN RESTROOM THAT THE KITCHEN STAFF USES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2022 Inspection

September 27, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL OF THE THREE COM...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 20, 2021 Inspection

October 20, 2021• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND ONE EMPTY UNUSED MILK REACH IN COOLER TURNED OFF/NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 70.0...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 21, 2020 Inspection

May 21, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR NEAR RICE STREET ENTRANCE. INS...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2019 Inspection

January 10, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2018 Inspection

February 21, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN HE INTERIOR OF MILK COOLERS IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 19, 2017 Inspection

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

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE CLUTTER BEHIND THE OVERHEAD DOORS AGAINST THE WALL IN CAFETERIA AND RE-ORG...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 12, 2017 Inspection

January 12, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: ON THE SIDE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2016 Inspection

February 4, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN AND MISSING HANDLES(BROKEN HANDLE AT CHEST FREEZER BY THE TRAY LINE,MISSING HANDLE AT SOUTH CHES...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 19, 2016 Inspection

January 19, 2016• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR,BOTTOM DOOR BROKEN NOT ABLE TO OPEN DUE TO NO HANDLE; TOP DOOR GASKET BROKEN LOSES HEAT,WHICH UNIT NOT ABLE TO ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2015 Inspection

May 8, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 1, 2015 Inspection

May 1, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY IN PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2014 Inspection

April 4, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS UNDER RIGHT SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLA...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2014 Inspection

March 28, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 14, 2013 Inspection

June 14, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail cl...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 29, 2012 Inspection

May 29, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Remove,maintain ice build up on shelvings inside the walk-in-freezer,wooden shelving behind the front s...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2011 Inspection

April 8, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation

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...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2010 Inspection

November 3, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.W...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 4, 2010 Inspection

May 4, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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