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Bridge Junior High School

7001 W Addison ST, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · School

Inspection summary

Bridge Junior High School has been inspected 22 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 3, 2011. The most recent inspection, on February 26, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 22 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 13 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 15 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on January 17, 2023. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on February 25, 2020. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on February 21, 2025. For example: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on April 26, 2021. For example: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

22 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS RANGING FROM 58-75F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING SERVED(MOZARELLA STICKS, GREEN BEANS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12 (A)--OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 57-65F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 57-65F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS AT CAFETERIA AREA READING BETWEEN 68-70F. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT SERVING LINE. HOT WATER WAS CAPPED OFF WITH MISSING KNOB AND UNABLE TO TURN ON HOT WATER. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM (2ND FLOOR) UPON INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). STAFF MEMBER REPLENISHED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS;IN UNISEX WASHROOMS (WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75.2 F)LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM AND IN THE BOYS WASHROOM (WATER TEMPERATURE AT 76.1 F)LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. OBSERVED MISSING COLD HANDLE KNOB AT HAND SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE GIRLS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12 (B-D)--OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN STUDENT BOYS(2ND FLOOR) WASHROOM.FAUCET MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15- SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX (STAFF) WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN STUDENT BOYS(2ND FLOOR) WASHROOM.FAUCET MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15- SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS;NEWLY INSTALLED HANDSINK IN FRONT LINE FOOD PREP AREA (WATER TEMPERATURE AT 93.0 F),UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM (WATER TEMPERATURE AT 77.1 F)LOCATED ACROSS THE LUNCHROOM AND IN LOWER LEVEL STUDENT GIRLS WASHROOM (WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75.1 F)DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX (STAFF) WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2362826 DATED:02/25/2020 #56--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING (2) LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. May 25, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 5/3/2021.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
  13. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP/HANDLING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FOOD PREP/HANDLING AREA. (PREVIOUS ORDER 05-13-2019). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOMS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE TEACHER'S LOUNGE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE FOR HOT WATER AT HANDSINK INSIDE 3RD FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING (2) LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP/HANDLING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FOOD PREP/HANDLING AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHTS BURN'T OUT AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURN'T OUT LIGHTS AT REAR STORAGE AREA. CORE VIOLATION
  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SECOND F;LOOR GIRLS RESTROOM SINKS TO BE SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO ROD OUT DRAINS. OBSERVED MIXING VALVE AT GIRLS BASEMENT RESTROO NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED ENGINEER T0 REPAIR.
  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK COOLERS AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH SOME DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BOYS BATHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA, SEWER GAS ODORS, MOP SINK IN GIRLS BATHROOM BASEMENT AREA, STOP UP, SLOW DRAINING, AND FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unnecessary articles stored inside boiler room areas, Instructed to remove cluttered conditions due to potential pest harborage.
  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE TEACHERS LOUNGE (2ND AND 3RD FLOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
  19. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Fan covers inside the 2 door refrigerator is not clean.Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Replace non-working light bulbs in the canned dry storage area.Instructed to provide and maintain.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unnecessary articles stored inside the boiler room areas.Instructed to remove cluttered conditions due to potential pest harborage.
  20. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Broken, damaged wall tiles by 3 compartment sink in rear in kitchen area shall be replaced. Ceiling in girls bathroom(bsmt) that had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, missing light shields in classrooms(2nd floor)shall be provided.
  21. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CRACKED WALLS BY THE WINDOW IN THE DISH AREA MUST BE REPAIRED, GAPS ON BASE WALLS IN DINING AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • 4 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DINING AREA MUST BE REPLACED
  22. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase in boiler room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls not maintained in cafeteria. Instructed to repair and repaint walls. Coving along wallbase not maintained. Instructed to replace missing coving.

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