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Hamline Branch

1548 W 48TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · School

Inspection summary

Hamline Branch has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 17, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 16, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 20 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 April 4, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 April 4, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 7, 2021. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 once on May 7, 2021. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 23 times across 14 separate inspections, most recently on April 4, 2025. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR STAFF RESTROM PROVIDES WATER FOR ONLY APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS WHEN ACTIVATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAFF RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO PROVIDE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REQUIRING RE-ACTIVATION AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DEAD ADULT COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA(S), AND MONITOR FOR DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET MISSING BUTTON COVERS AND LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE AND UNISEX WASHROOMS FOR PERSONAL SANITARY ITEMS; MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • #55 MUST REMOVE CARPET FLOOR RUNNER IN FRONT OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT SERVING LINE UNDERNEATH FLOOR RUNNER.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND ONE HANDSINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR SINK (RIGHT HAND SINK). AN ADDITIONAL SINK IN WASHROOM IS WORKING PROPERLY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM I OBSERVED THE TILE AT THE WALL BASE UNDER THE URINAL IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED AND SOME MISSING TILE UNDER THE TOILET; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #39 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMP AND 1 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. #53 MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE UNISEX KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND THE FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. #55 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. #55 MUST REMOVE CARPET FLOOR RUNNER IN FRONT OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT SERVING LINE UNDERNEATH FLOOR RUNNER. #55 MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND ONE HANDSINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR SINK (RIGHT HAND SINK). AN ADDITIONAL SINK IN WASHROOM IS WORKING PROPERLY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM I OBSERVED THE TILE AT THE WALL BASE UNDER THE URINAL IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED AND SOME MISSING TILE UNDER THE TOILET; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 7, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #39 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMP AND 1 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. #53 MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE UNISEX KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND THE FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. #55 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. #55 MUST REMOVE CARPET FLOOR RUNNER IN FRONT OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT SERVING LINE UNDERNEATH FLOOR RUNNER. #55 MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
  8. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED WINDOW OPEN WITHOUT A SCREEN IN PRE- K ROOM #101.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP & 1- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PRE- K ROOM #103.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF KITCHEN & 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE CARPET RUNNER IN FRONT OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING NEAR KITCHEN STAFF LOCKERS,UNDER 3- COMP SINK,SERVING LINE AND UNDER HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM # 101.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PAPER GOODS STORAGE,DAMAGED PILLARS IN LUNCHROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,ON CEILING IN LUNCH ROOM.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASH ROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Observed no hand washing sink conveniently located in food serving area. Instructed to install hand washing sink with hot and cold water under city pressure in same area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(C).
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • Missing splashguard in between prep sink and three-compartment sink, instructed to provide.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 3 compartment sink faucets leaking, instructed to repair and maintain. Urinals in poor repair in lower level,1st, and 3rd floor boys washrooms, instructed to repair and maintain.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Peeling paint on walls in all toilet rooms (students & staff). Instructed to repair and maintain.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE BOYS RESTROOM EAST WALL WITH A LONG GASH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT KITCHEN LOCKER ROOM, AND OFFICE AREA(WATER STAINS INSIDE SHIELD).
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT WALLBASE AT DRY STORAGE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOLE IN WALL IN 1ST FOOR GIRLS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN SERVING AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
  14. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED MILK SPILLED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE MILK COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS DIRTY IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE KITCHEN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 2nd FLOOR. ALSO WATER STAIN CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LUNCH ROOM MAANGERS OFFICE. REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE LUNCH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE FIRST FLOOR BOYY AND GIRLS RESTROOM WALLS BEHIND THE TOILETS IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM WALL PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ONE OF TWO SINK IN THE BOYS 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN HALLWAY IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN NEED OF SCRAPING AND REPAINTING IN HALLWAYS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION MISSING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (OVENS). PROVIDE SAME.
  18. Canvass

    4 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.FOUND STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN TEACHER SUPPLY ROOM/R- 310.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
    • 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.OPENINGS IN CEILINGS,AROUND PIPES,WALLS.MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
    • 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.LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPLACE.
    • 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.GIRLS WASHROOM HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON 3FL IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
  19. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT IN WINDOW SILL OF STUDENT/LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE AND RE-PAINT.
  20. 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.MUST CLEAN TABLE LEGS AT FOOD PREP TABLE.
    • 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.FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NORTHWEST NEED SOME CLEANING.

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