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Douglass (H/S)

543 N Waller, CHICAGO, IL 60644 · School

Inspection summary

Douglass (H/S) has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 12, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 22, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

3 of 21 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 2021. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2025. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 18 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on January 26, 2017. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 16 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

21 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' RESTROOM AND IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS' RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON WALL ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ALONG WALLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE STAFF RESTROOMS LOCATED IN THE LUNCH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE STAFF RESTROOMS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE TWO FAUCETS IN THE STAFF RESTROOMS IN THE LUNCH ROOM (LEFT FAUCET HANDLE IN BOTH RESTROOMS) IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCETS AT THE HAND SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE ALL STAFF UNISEX RESTROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL UNISEX STAFF RESTROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF PREMISE.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE THE TEACHER WASHROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN'S EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. ALSO THE TIMERS ON THE HAND SINK'S IN THE TEACHER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • N0TED CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND SHELVING UNIT INSIDE COOLER,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SERVING LINE IN CAFTERIA AREA
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 10, 2015 AS DESCRIBED: #38 LOW WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR; INCREASE WATER PRESSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. FOUND SOME SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WITH NO HOT WATER AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST INCREASE PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HOT WATER WHERE NEEDED. (NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. SEE COMMENTS BELOW REGARDING 48 HOURS.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOME PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR NEAR THE LUNCHROOM; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
  14. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 2, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #38 LOW WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR; INCREASE WATER PRESSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. FOUND SOME SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WITH NO HOT WATER AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST INCREASE PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HOT WATER WHERE NEEDED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR NEAR THE LUNCHROOM; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • VENTILATION COVER IN WALK IN COOLER, PREP AREA, HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR TILES IN KITHEN AREA ,FRONT, ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONE OF TWO SINKS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR WAS TURN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO TURN WATER ON AT # 1 HAND SINK.
  16. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TALL COOLER DOOR NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN KITCHEN AND WALLS HEAVY WITH DUST. SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT SO NO INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: D HOUSE: BOYS WASHROOM MISSING A FAUCET KNOB AT EACH SINK, GIRLS ONE SINK MISSING TWO FAUCET KNOBS. FIRST FLOOR A HOUSE FIRST FLOOR BOYS, INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT SINKS. D HOUSE SECOND FLOOR BOYS 1 KNOB MISSING AT 1 SINK GIRLS 2 KNOBS AT 1 SINK MISSING. B HOUSE 2ND FLOOR: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM
  17. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT SOME OF THE WASHBASINS IN THE RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO OPEN UP HOT AND COLD WATER TO THOSE HANDSINKS THAT DON'T HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO GET MORE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  18. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • Continued to observe waste water coming up from said floor drain at the 3 compartment sink area directly into the food prep area during this inspection.Instructed engineer that affected areas must be immediately cleaned,sanitized and have the necessary plumbing repairs addressed as required per city code. supervisor A.Lopez and the CDPH office now notified of the situation.Premises remains on the 48 hour notice#12-046 at this time.Critical violation 7-38-030
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOODS IN BULK BINS NOT LABELED. FOODS IN BULK BINS NEED TO BE PROPERLY LABELED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT SOME OF THE WASHBASINS IN THE RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO OPEN UP HOT AND COLD WATER TO THOSE HANDSINKS THAT DON'T HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO GET MORE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  19. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • NOTED WASTEWATER COMING UP THROUGH THE DRAIN NO TO THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THIS HAPPENED WHEN TWO COMPARTMENTS WERE DRAINED AT THE SAME TIME IMMEDIATLY INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AT ONCE ALSO MANAGEMENT WAS TOLD THEY HAD 48HS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. SUPERVISING SANITARIAN AND OUR OFFICE WERE NOTIFIED OF THE SITUATION.A 48HR NOTICE WAS ISSUED AT THIS TIME#12-046.(9-26-2012) CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION#7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEEK AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF PROVIDING FOOD FOR THE STUDENTS.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOODS IN BULK BINS NOT LABELED. FOODS IN BULK BINS NEED TO BE PROPERLY LABELED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT SOME OF THE WASHBASINS IN THE RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO OPEN UP HOT AND COLD WATER TO THOSE HANDSINKS THAT DON'T HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO GET MORE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  20. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN KITCHEN AND WALLS HEAVY WITH DUST. SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY URINALS,TOILETS AND PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK REPAIR SAME. REPLACE WORN DRYER VENT IN THE CULINARY ART ROOM.
  21. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA NO VENTILATION AT STOVES IN CULINARY DEPT, MUST PROVIDE

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