Canter Middle

4959 S Blackstone (1500E), CHICAGO, IL 60615 · School

25 inspections

CanvassSep 17, 2025
5 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT LEFT SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - OBSERVED UNWRAPPED UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.
CanvassSep 17, 2024
1 infraction
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR ON THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 14, 2023
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 12, 2023
1 infraction
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - FOUND THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS RANGING FROM 76F-91F AT THE HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE WASHROOMS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
CanvassSep 6, 2023
1 infraction
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - FOUND THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS RANGING FROM 78F-83F AT THE HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE WASHROOMS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
CanvassSep 19, 2022
2 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - FOUND SOME FAUCETS AT HANDSINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS NOT STAYING ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 15 SECONDS; MUST ADJUST FAUCETS WHERE NEEDED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED ONE HANDSINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR) AND ONE BOYS HANDSINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY; MUST CORRECT. THE MIDDLE SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR HAS A CONSTANT TRICKLE OF WATER FLOWING WHEN SINK NOT IN USE; MUST CORRECT. ALSO OBSERVED A SEWER GAS ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICED TO REMOVE ODOR.
CanvassSep 28, 2021
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 7, 2020
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST PROVIDE SENSORS FOR HAND WASH SINKS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NECESSARY. WASHROOMS HAVE ADDITIONAL WORKING HAND SINKS.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 24, 2020
2 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS OF 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR OF STAFF,BOYS/GIRLS WASHROOMS. TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION RANGED FROM 72-73.5F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHOULD BE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST PROVIDE SENSORS FOR HAND WASH SINKS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NECESSARY. WASHROOMS HAVE ADDITIONAL WORKING HAND SINKS.
CanvassSep 22, 2020
5 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS OF 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR OF STAFF,BOYS/GIRLS WASHROOMS. TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION RANGED FROM 72-73.5F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHOULD BE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF WARMING/HOT HOLDING OVEN OF LIQUID FOOD SPILLS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST PROVIDE SENSORS FOR HAND WASH SINKS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NECESSARY. WASHROOMS HAVE ADDITIONAL WORKING HAND SINKS.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM 3RD FLLOR BOYS WASHROOM AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassFeb 21, 2019
0 infractions
CanvassFeb 27, 2018
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Observed right washbowl sink inoperable in the boys restroom, 1st floor; left washbowl sink inoperable in the girls restroom, 1st floor. Must make water available at all washbowl sinks. Must repair and maintain same.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 31, 2017
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT LEFT SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND MIDDLE SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.
CanvassMar 24, 2017
5 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - BOILER ROOM DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF SINGLE DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF RIGHT DOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  - OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED(85F) WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD FLOOR, BOYS, GIRLS, AND STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT ALL WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - PROVIDE ADEQUAETE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM 112 TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassJun 3, 2016
1 infraction
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSETS ON ALL FLOORS OF THE BUILDING.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 14, 2015
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN LUNCHROOM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN LUNCHROOM,DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILETROOM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN & LUNCHROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN TO STAY ON FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST & 3RD FL. MOPSINKS STOPPED UP & NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL.,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. (G & B),LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST & 3RD FL. (G),LEAKY PIPE AT 3RD FL.(B),NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1ST FL. (B) MIDDLE SINK,2ND FL. (G) FAR RIGHT,2ND FL. (B) MIDDLE .
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. MOPSINK CLOSET.
CanvassSep 4, 2015
9 infractions
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILETROOM AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT HAND SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  - OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN LUNCHROOM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN LUNCHROOM,DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILETROOM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN & LUNCHROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN TO STAY ON FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST & 3RD FL. MOPSINKS STOPPED UP & NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL.,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. (G & B),LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST & 3RD FL. (G),LEAKY PIPE AT 3RD FL.(B),NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1ST FL. (B) MIDDLE SINK,2ND FL. (G) FAR RIGHT,2ND FL. (B) MIDDLE .
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. MOPSINK CLOSET.
CanvassMar 27, 2015
0 infractions
CanvassMar 17, 2014
1 infraction
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (UNIT IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME).
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 11, 2013
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 1, 2013
3 infractions
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  - HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN WASHROOMS ON THE 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. ALSO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BEGINNING TO RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
CanvassMar 19, 2013
3 infractions
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  - HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN WASHROOMS ON THE 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BEGINNING TO RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
CanvassMar 15, 2012
3 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REPAIR WALLS IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE AND GYM AREAS. CLEAN WALL VENT IN KITCHEN. REPAIR CEILING IN BOYS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM(PEELING PAINT).
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - REPAIR LIGHT ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR MIDDLE SINKS IN BOYS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS AND RIGHT SINK IN BOYS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. INCREASE PRESSURE ON WATER FOUNTAINS AS NEEDED.
CanvassOct 19, 2011
2 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (MUST STORE INVERTED).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BOILER AREAS.
CanvassMay 6, 2010
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAINT GREASE TRAP COVER, STARTING TO RUST.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - REPLACE ALL MISSING DRAIN FLOOR COVERS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REPAIR WALL IN GYM/LUNCH ROOM WALLS HAVE PAINT BUBBLES. REPAIR SAME. ALL WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH TIGHT FITTING AND EASY CLEANABLE.