Graham

4436 S Union (700W), CHICAGO, IL 60609 · School

21 inspections

1. CanvassNov 20, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP WITHOUT HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE TO HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMS WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PERSON IN CHAGRE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 100 PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SANITIZER (QUAT) STRENGTH BETWEEN 200-400PPM AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF KITCEHNARE AND UTENSILS. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO CITATION.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 LBS COLE SLAW INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED AND STORED ON TABLE IN GRAHAM BRANCH BUILDING SERVING TABLE LOCATED IN HALLWAY TO BE SERVED TO PRIMARY STUDENTS. SAID TCS FOOD TEMPERATURE READ @50F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2. CanvassOct 3, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING TILES AND DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL BASES IN THE EMPLOYEES' BATHROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TILES AND WALL AND WALL BASES.
3. CanvassNov 3, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PANTRY AREA STORING DRY GOODS AND IN CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
4. CanvassNov 4, 2022

   4 infractions

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED A KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • FOUND HOT WATER FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR OFFICE RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE OF LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH OF THE ABOVE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN RESTROOM. FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES NEXT TO COOLERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. FOUND DAMAGED WALL/PEELING PAINT IN KITCHEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • FOUND MIDDLE LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassOct 27, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN WINDOW SILLS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER IN BASEMENT GIRL'S NORTH TOILET ROOM.
6. CanvassNov 12, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN DRY FOOD AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.
7. CanvassDec 2, 2019

   5 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-28-030(c)
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE SINK HANDLE OF THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE PAINT IN THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM PAINT PEELING FROM THE WALL AND MISSING WALL TILE. OBSERVED TILES MISSING FROM UNDER THE TOILET AND PAINT PEELING FROM THE BRICK WALLS IN THE KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED 2 2-DOOR COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED 2 LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN THE CHILDREN'S DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
8. CanvassNov 20, 2018

   8 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • Observed washbowl sinks with improper faucet timer settings in restrooms throughout the building. Must provide constant flow of a minimum of 15 seconds in all restrooms where automatic metered faucets installed. Must repair. Must maintain same.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • Observed waste water pipes and other plumbing located directly above prep area. Pipes are covered with cracking, peeling, absorbent materials, and duct tape. Must remove materials. Must completely encase all plumbing with non-absorbent materials, or provide smooth and easily cleanable barrier between pipes and food preparation area. Must maintain same.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • Observed serving/dispensing line right positioned through the middle of the kitchen/prep area. Food preparation area not protected from contamination. Must create a barrier between kids and cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, etc. Kids's side of the serving line must be relocated to be outside prep area. Must maintain same.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TOILET HANDLE LOOSE, AND WATER RUNNING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Observed porous, crumbling, brick walls in prep area. Brick exposed, paint peeling, etc. behind sinks and cooking equipment. Instructed walls in prep area must be finished, sealed, non-porous, to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface. Instructed must make all repairs to be in compliance.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Observed several 2 door refrigerators in disrepair (not in use). Must remove all unnecessary equipment from prep area to avoid pest harborage. Must maintain same.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Observed missing tiles on wall, hole in the ceiling, and duct tape on pipes in boys restroom in basement. Observed cracks along corners where wall meets ceilings and floors in the boys restroom on the 2nd floor. Observed peeling pain in girls 2nd floor restroom. Must make all necessary repairs. Must maintain same.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • Observed excessive dust accumulation on large fan and on wall and ceiling of kitchen. When on, fan exhaust vent not open to the outside. Must repair to allow air to vent to the outside. Must clean fan, wall and ceiling around large wall exhaust fan to prevent contamination in prep area. Must maintain same.
9. CanvassNov 28, 2017

   5 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER SOUTH WALL WITH RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING AND DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE KITCHEN OVER THE STEAMER, ALSO CLEAN DUSTY WALL FAN, AND CEILING ABOVE WALL FAN. THE KITCHEN WALLS ANS CEILING NEED CLEANING/REPAINTING. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON PIPES IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND IN THE BASEMENT BOYS RESTROOM DUCT TAPE ON THE EXPOSED INSTILLATION PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR PIPE INSTILLATION. IN HALLWAY WALLS PEELING PAINT ALSO CEILING AT WATER FOUNTAIN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT, AND RESEAL. ALSO OBSERVED A LARHE HOLE IN THE CEILING BOYS BASEMENT RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WATER DAMAGE.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • OBSERVED ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP AREA IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TOILET HANDLE LOOSE, AND WATER RUNNING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
10. CanvassNov 15, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT INTO AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • IN KITCHEN NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL WHERE EXPOSED HANDSINK ALL ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND REPAIR. NOTED OPENING INTO WALL AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTUCTED TO REPAIR. PEELING PAINT AT BOYS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND AT 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN MOPSINK ROOMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND REORGAIZED ALSO UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.
11. CanvassJan 7, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 21, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED CHIPPING PAINT IN THE FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOM WALLS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassJan 14, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • FOUND HAND SINKS NOT PROPERLY WORKING AND/OR NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE BOY'S 2nd FLOOR TOILET ROOM AND THE GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO IN THE MAIN OFFICE. MUST PROVIDE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #7-38-030.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED CHIPPING PAINT IN THE FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOM WALLS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
14. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 30, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NEED TO REPAIR WALL OUT SIDE LUNCHROOM. NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN BOTH BOYS, GIRLS RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR CEILING IN BOYS RESTROOM BASEMENT, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS SAME RESTROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN GIRLS BASEMENT RESTROOM
15. CanvassJan 23, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(# 33 INTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER CRACKED WITH INSULATION EXPOSED) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1072352 DATE 4/12/13. NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-090.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NEED TO REPAIR WALL OUT SIDE LUNCHROOM. NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN BOTH BOYS, GIRLS RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR CEILING IN BOYS RESTROOM BASEMENT, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS SAME RESTROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEEED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN GIRLS BASEMENT RESTROOM.
16. CanvassApr 12, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY RACKS IN 2-DOOR COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED WITH INSULATION EXPOSED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; KITCHEN BEHIND HANDWASH SINK, BASEMENT GIRLS WASHROOM AT CEILING AND WHERE NECESSARY. MUST REMOVE.
17. ComplaintJan 9, 2012

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR PIPE.
18. CanvassSep 12, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 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.FOUND ONE OF THE HANDLE ON REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LEFT HANDLE OF COOLER. ALSO MUST REPAIR TIMER FOR HOT WATER IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.
    • 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. WALLS/CEILING AREA OF SCHOOL KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR PAINT. ALSO MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALLS IN LUNCHROOM DRY STORAGE ROOM AROUND CAN GOODS. FOUND LOWER WALLS/CEILING IN JANITOR CLOSET ON 2ND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
19. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 13, 2011

    0 infractions

20. CanvassJan 5, 2011

    1 infraction

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATION NOTED FROM REPORT#250916,DATED 6/15/2010 NOT CORRECTED-35-STILL NEED TO TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILINS AND WALLS IN FOOD PREP/DINING PREP AREA. IN KITCHEN'S WASHROOM,NO LONGER EASY CLEANABLE MUST BE PAINTED. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM PIPES IN DINING AREA,REPAIR AND PAINT SAME. PAINT RUSTY KITCHEN'S WASHROOM AND REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM,REPAIR AND PAINT SAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
21. CanvassJun 15, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN LONG NARROW PART OF CAN OPENER, & REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHER'S BREAK ROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING AND WALLS IN DINING/FOOD PREP AREA, IN KITCHEN'S WASHROOM, IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, AND RE-PAINT SAME. WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP/DINING AREAS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST ALSO BE PAINTED. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVINGS FROM BASES OF WALLS IN WASHROOMS. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM PIPES IN DINING AREA, REPAIR AND PAINT SAME. PAINT RUSTY WALL(S) IN KITCHEN WASHROOM AND REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM ,REPAIR AND PAINT ALSO.