Grissom

12810 S Escanaba (2900E), CHICAGO, IL 60633 · School

20 inspections

CanvassAug 26, 2025
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
CanvassSep 20, 2024
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR IN MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM, RIGHT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassAug 30, 2023
7 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVING LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER BLOCKING HAND SINK WHILE TCS FOOD WERE BEING PREPPED ON SERVING LINE. COOLER & FREEZER WAS MOVED DURING INSPECTIONG.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S LAST SINK.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN MOBILE UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN MOBILE UNIT.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 13, 2022
2 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN VARIOUS PLACES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS PLUS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL FREEZER UNITS.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassSep 6, 2022
4 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN A CORNER, ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND THE FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON SOILED PEST TRAPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOIL PEST TRAPS AND REPLACE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN VARIOUS PLACES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS PLUS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL FREEZER UNITS.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassSep 22, 2021
1 infraction
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN STAFF TOLIET ROOM ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassSep 15, 2020
2 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK TO REMOVE DUST AND COBB WEDDS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNER UNDERNEAT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 20, 2019
1 infraction
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
CanvassSep 12, 2019
2 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE FREEZERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
CanvassSep 27, 2018
0 infractions
CanvassDec 5, 2017
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - DOOR SWEEP AT RIGHT INSIDE DOOR MAIN ENTRANCE IN POOR REPAIR, ( LOOSE)MUST REPLACE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN LUNCHROOM AND IN TEACHRES LOUNGE.MUST REPAIR.
CanvassSep 13, 2016
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE MILK COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 6, 2015
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS ON THE 1ST FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
CanvassOct 30, 2015
2 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - PREMISES IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,AND MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DDOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS ON THE 1ST FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
CanvassSep 11, 2014
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OPENING IN FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM USED FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK BEING DONE AT THIS TIME.MUST SEAL.FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN 2ND FL JANITOR CLOSET,MDF ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOORS/MAINTAIN.ALSO STORAGE AND SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM,AND MDF ROOM.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - HOT WATER FAUCET IN PRE-K MOBILE UNIT WASHROOM,(LEFT).LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 25, 2013
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN ALL WATER FOUNTAINS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR AND BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, BEHIND URINAL IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
CanvassOct 18, 2013
7 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOMS NEAR LUNCHROOM, 15-20 FLYING INSECTS INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL A EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRE-K DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN ALL WATER FOUNTAINS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR AND BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, BEHIND URINAL IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassNov 5, 2012
3 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN, UNDER LEFT SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, BEHIND URINAL IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN GYM. REMOVE EXCESS TISSUE OF CEILING IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILNG TILES IN ALL AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN BOILER ROOM.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - ORGANIZE CLOSET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.
CanvassOct 24, 2011
1 infraction
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MENS, AND LADIES REST ROOMS.
CanvassMay 18, 2010
2 infractions
- 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. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES BOILER ROOM, PREP AND TOILET ROOMS SO NO INSECT HARBORAGE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BOILER ROOM OLD SCHOOL EQUIPMENT, MONITORS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.