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4600 S Hermitage (1732W), CHICAGO, IL 60609

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Grand Boulevard

License #: 25301

23
Total Inspections
16
Passed
6
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 5, 2025 Inspection

September 5, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLES ON 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT STORED IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND COVERED IN T...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2023 Inspection

September 27, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCETS IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR DO NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 15 SECONDS; INSTRU...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 16, 2022 Inspection

December 16, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT NUMBER:#2563698 DATED:9/15/22 NOT CORRECTED: #60; OBSERVED THE PREVIOU...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2022 Inspection

September 15, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIOR...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2021 Inspection

September 8, 2021• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 006.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2020 Inspection

September 17, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2020 Inspection

January 10, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN PATIO (LUNCHROOM) AREA. REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 20, 2019 Inspection

February 20, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE SEWARD BUILDING BASEMENT(MENS). INSTRUCTED TO PROV...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 23, 2018 Inspection

March 23, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed separate, rear prep area of kitchen without required exposed hand sink (where food hand...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2018 Inspection

March 14, 2018• Canvass• 4 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 3 small, black flies and approximately 2...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 17, 2017 Inspection

February 17, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON MILK COOLER DOOR NEAR KITCHEN.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 9, 2017 Inspection

February 9, 2017• Canvass• 4 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: REAR DOORS NEAR DUMPSTERS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2016 Inspection

May 23, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACK IN GLASS OF SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT HOT SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2016 Inspection

May 16, 2016• Canvass• 4 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 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVIN...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 9, 2015 Inspection

November 9, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE ALL LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN DINNING AREA(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 30, 2014 Inspection

September 30, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AROUND THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM TOILET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED T...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 3, 2013 Inspection

October 3, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2012 Inspection

October 25, 2012• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. TEACHERS TOILET ROOM FAUCET 2ND FLOOR (COLD) IN POOR REPAIR. REP...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2011 Inspection

September 20, 2011• 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)

Feb 17, 2011 Inspection

February 17, 2011• Canvass• 2 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...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2010 Inspection

June 16, 2010• Canvass• 4 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...(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

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