⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

LAZARO CARDENAS BRANCH

2406 S Central Park (3600W), CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 24052

19
Total Inspections
12
Passed
2
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 5, 2025 Inspection

September 5, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 2, 2023 Inspection

June 2, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN NU...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2022 Inspection

April 27, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERS ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE FEMALE WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL FEMALE WASHRO...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 20, 2021 Inspection

May 20, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND RUSTY FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP ARE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2020 Inspection

January 24, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WOMENS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROV

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2019 Inspection

January 14, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: INCOMPLETE PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. DISINFECTANT NOT ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2018 Inspection

February 23, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2017 Inspection

April 18, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCETS IN PRE K ROOMS 403 AND 404 NOT STAYING ON. FAUCETS MUST STAY ON FOR 15 SECONDS OR MORE. ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2017 Inspection

March 21, 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: FRONT AND REAR DOORS, DOOR IN SERVING AREA AND DO...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2016 Inspection

January 11, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: YOGHURT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.F INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRODUCT FOU...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2015 Inspection

March 20, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO VENTILATION ABOVE THE CONVECTION OVEN IN THE KITCHEN AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL PROPER V...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2014 Inspection

May 8, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND STAND ALONE WALK IN COOLER WITH PHF (CHEESE, BUTTER, CUT VEGETABLES) WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. DISCARDED ALL FOOD AND TAGGED COOLER &q...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2013 Inspection

March 22, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER IS EMPTY AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND A WORK ORDER IS IN AND THE MILK COOLER IS FROZE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2012 Inspection

May 10, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL OF UTILITY CLOSET ON SECOND F...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2011 Inspection

April 5, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair ...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2011 Inspection

March 28, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2010 Inspection

October 15, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2010 Inspection

March 16, 2010• Canvass• 5 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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; CAN OPE...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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