PASS
Risk 1 (High)
May 28, 2025 Inspection
May 28, 2025• License• 1 violation
Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE
1531 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640
14
Total Inspections
12
Passed
1
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result
Inspection History
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2024 Inspection
March 25, 2024• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/WASHROOMS/CLASSROOMS)(+6 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2023 Inspection
May 18, 2023• License• 2 violations
Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO...(+1 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Nov 16, 2022 Inspection
November 16, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.(+1 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2021 Inspection
June 4, 2021• License• 5 violations
Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.(+4 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Nov 24, 2020 Inspection
November 24, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND INOPERABLE EXHAUST VENT INSIDE INFANT ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2019 Inspection
August 13, 2019• License• 10 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN AP...(+9 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2018 Inspection
March 20, 2018• License• 4 violations
Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND STAINED CEILING ...(+3 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2017 Inspection
July 18, 2017• License Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED INSIDE SIDE OF THE PLASTIC LARGE SINK BETWEEN THE COOKING EEQUIPMENT AND THREE C...(+2 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2017 Inspection
July 6, 2017• License• 6 violations
Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-22-16,REPORT #1950960 #30LABEL ALL CEREAL, FRUITS AND BREAD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN(DRY FO...(+5 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2016 Inspection
August 22, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL CEREAL, FRUITS AND BREAD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2015 Inspection
June 22, 2015• License• 2 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MESH NETTING ATTACHED TO THE WALL NEXT TO THE HANDSINK USED TO STORE PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTE...(+1 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2015 Inspection
June 3, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MESH NETTING ATTACHED TO THE WALL NEXT TO THE HANDSINK USED TO STORE PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTE...(+3 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2013 Inspection
July 18, 2013• License• 2 violations
Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ...(+1 more)
Health Department Contact
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections