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CICS PRAIRIE

11530 S Prairie AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · School

Inspection summary

CICS PRAIRIE has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 18, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 11, 2016, found no infractions.

2 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 24, 2014. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on November 10, 2010. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 26 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on September 28, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 24, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS 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 November 10, 2010. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN ALL GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT ALL WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATIION 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR GUARDS ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREA.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON THE LOWER LEVEL, 1ST AND 2ND FL. REMOVE THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN. ADJUST THE TIMER ON THE HOT WATER AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL SO THAT IT STAYS ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. ALSO, PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER TO THE 3RD WASH BOWL-BOTH IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM ROOM 205.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • THE OUTSIDE METAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING,PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,BEHIND SHELVING UNITS
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF GUARDS ON WATER FOUNTAINS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOYS BASEMENT WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CLOSET AND CABINETS UNDER SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF GUARDS ON WATER FOUNTAINS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOYS BASEMENT WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154557 ON 9-12-12. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER RADIATORS BEHIND HOT HOLDING CABINET IN SERVING AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER 2-COMP SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES INSIDE CABINET AND 3 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BREAD BOX ON COUNTER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER RADIATORS BEHIND HOT HOLDING CABINET IN SERVING AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER 2-COMP SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. VIOLATION MOVED TO CRITICAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS AND CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER RADIATORS IN DINING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, BEHIND TOILETS IN BOYS BASEMENT WASHROOM, UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN GIRLS WASHROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. DO NOT OVERSTOCK COOLER FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES IN CABINETS AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER RADIATORS BEHIND HOT HOLDING CABINET IN SERVING AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER 2-COMP SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS AND CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER RADIATORS IN DINING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND GIRLS BASEMENT WASHROOM, BEHIND TOILETS IN BOYS BASEMENT WASHROOM, UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN GIRLS WASHROOMS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN DINING AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. DO NOT OVERSTOCK COOLER FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSETS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE WORN BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 545661 ON 12-2-2011 NOT CORRECTED. (26) NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE PRIMARY SIDE OF BUILDING. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSETS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE WORN BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND WINDOW BROKEN IN WOMENS WASHROOM ADJACENT TO STUDENT DINING AREA AND PREP KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED SCREENS WITH LARGE MESH ON WINDOWS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND WOMENS WASHROOM THAT ARE NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR WINDOW AND PROVIDE SMALLER MESH SCREENS AND MAKE WINDOWS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN WASHROOMS ON THE PRIMARY SIDE OF BUILDING. (STUDENT & STAFF) MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSETS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE WORN BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER.
  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. OBSERVED NO PERSON ON DUTY/SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PREPARING POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL TOWEL DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSTALL THEROMETERS IN COOLERS.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINKS,NOT CLEAN, IN JANITOR CLOSETS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors MUST ORGANIZE GYM STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON PALLETS.

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