GREENE NATHANIEL
3525 S Honore St (1828W), CHICAGO, IL 60609 · School
Inspection summary
GREENE NATHANIEL has been inspected 22 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 16, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 30, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
2 of 22 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.
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.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2025. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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 December 6, 2019. For example:
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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 once on October 31, 2018. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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 once on October 31, 2018. For example:
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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 23 times across 13 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 2026. For example:
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- Disposable plastic spoons not stored properly at the service line, instructed to store with handle upward to prevent contamination of mouth piece.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN PREP AREA LEADING TO OUTSIDE NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING/BROKEN LOCK TO BOTH KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED LARGE CRACK AT BASE OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN PAPER STORAGE AREA AND PRE- K CLASS ROOMS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED CARDBOARD OVERFLOWING FROM THE OUTDOOR RECYCLABLE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE MORE FREQUENT PICK UP FROM THE GARBAGE REMOVAL COMPANY AND MAINTAIN
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Observed no handsink in lunchroom in area where food handler dispense open (hot and cold) TCS foods for students. Must install an exposed, dedicated hand sink in dispensing area. Must provide soap/paper towels, hot/cold or tempered water with minimum temperature of 100F, hand washing signage, and adequate city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- Must label all TCS Foods with discard dates. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- Observed the following plumbing issues: Toilet in disrepair (doesn't work) in staff south restroom/locker room; right urinal in disrepair (does not work) in 1st floor boy restroom (next to lunchroom) and the left urinal in boys north 3rd floor restroom; left stall door in disrepair in girls 1st floor restroom next to lunchroom; and 1 compartment sink slow draining in kitchen. Must make all repairs. Must maintain all.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Observed (tagged) dish machine not in use in dish room. Must remove. Must remove all unneccessary or unused equipment in kitchen to prevent pest harborage.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK, TAPE IS PROHIBITED. ALSO, REPAIR DETACHED LIGHT SHIELD IN STAFF TOILET ROOM OFF PREP AREA.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM, OFF PREP AREA.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- NOTED THE HOT WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BOY'S 1st FLOOR TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE STUDENT LUNCH ROOM SEATING AREA, OVER THE STUDENTS TABLES, CEILING,AND PAINTED DUCT WORK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AROUND GAS CONNECTION IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED MILDEW ON WALL IN DISH ROOM AROUND THE 1 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN SAME AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- OBSERVED 4 LIGHTS OUT IN THE STUDENT LUNCHROOM SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM 1ST SINK COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- FOUND 3 WASHBOWLS IN VARIOUS STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE FACET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- SEVERAL DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR WITH LIGHT OR HOLE ALLOWING RODENT ENTRY. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- FOUND 3 WASHBOWLS IN VARIOUS STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE FACET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- REACH-IN CHEST FREEZER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
6 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ICE MACHINE.
- 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 ROLLING CARTS,LOWER STORAGE CABINETS,NOZZLES AT COFFEE & SODA MACHINES,LEDGES OF STEAM TABLE,CAN OPENER ,MICROWAVE,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DELIME DISH MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF 3- COMP SINK BASIN,DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT FAM GUARD,CEILING VENTS,COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DINING AREA & 6TH FL.SERVICE AREA LOWER CABINET AT HAND SINK.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
- 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.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DINING AREA,6TH FL. SERVICE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TRIM ON PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 6TH FL.SERVICE AREA.
- 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREZER,LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMP SINK,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 1- COMP COOK PREP SINK,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,ADJUST MIXING VALVE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
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. DOOR ATTACHMENTS IN POOR REPAIR AT LUNCHROOM DOOR,DOOR-4,MAIN DOOR. MUST REPLACE ATTACHMENT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN ENGINEER SUPPLY ROOM.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 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. FOUND OPENING IN LOWER WALL IN ENGINEER'S STORAGE AREA/SOUTH,MUST SEAL. ALSO MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR/ SWEEP ATTACHMENT AT ENGINEER'S ENTRY DOOR,GYM DOOR.
- 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 REMOVE STORAGE FROM FLOOR CORNERS IN CHEMICAL ROOM/ENGINEER AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Canvass
4 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. MUST PROVIDE KNOBS TO HOT DOG WARMER IN CAFETERIA, AND MUST ALSO REPLACE GASKET TO MILK COOLER IN TRAY LINE AREA
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR OF STORAGE AREA AND IN CORNERS OF CAFETERIA AREA.
- 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. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES ON WALL BY DISH MACHINE AREA
- 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 CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE 6 FLOOR SERVICE STATION AND POP STORAGE AREAS, BY CAFETERIA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN CAN OPENER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CLEAN WALLS & SURROUNDING AREA(S) IN KITCHEN MOP CLOSET. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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