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JOSEPH KELLMAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

3030 W ARTHINGTON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · School

Inspection summary

JOSEPH KELLMAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 28, 2014. The most recent inspection, on March 30, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 19 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests 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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 11, 2023. 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 January 26, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 March 15, 2021. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 January 16, 2019. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 12 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on January 26, 2024. 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.

19 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE WAS PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2613424 ON 3/10/25 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2588655 ON 1/26/24 NOT CORRECTED: 51 - REPAIR THE TOILET IN THE CAFETERIA MANAGER'S OFFICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2588655 ON 1/26/24 NOT CORRECTED: 51 - REPAIR THE TOILET IN THE CAFETERIA MANAGER'S OFFICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • REPAIR THE DOOR SCREEN NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA MANAGER'S OFFICE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • REPAIR THE TOILET IN THE CAFETERIA MANAGER'S OFFICE. REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SERVICE LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM TO BE CRACKED, UNEVEN, AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GRIME AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD FLOOR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS WITH TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 72.4F TO 81.1F. (EXCLUDING KITCHEN PREP AREA, WATER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM TO BE CRACKED, UNEVEN, AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GRIME AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT SERVING LINE.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS, AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF AT STEAM TABLE UNIT.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING .MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT SERVING LINE.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS, AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED 5 LBS OF CUT MELONS (CANTELOPE & HONEY DEW) STORED ON A PREP TABLE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. VALUED AT $15.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2146004 ON 3/7/18 NOT CORRECTED: 26 - NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST-3RD FLOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER ABOVE 85F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/7/18 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. THE 2017 SUMMARY WAS STILL POSTED IN THE LUNCHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY IS POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. I POSTED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS FOR THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
  15. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED A MISSING LID ON THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE A LID AND COVER THE WHOLE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST-3RD FLOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER ABOVE 85F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS FOR THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM IS LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN AND IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DOES NOT LEAK AND DRAINS PROPERLY.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ICE BUILT-UP IN TWO FREEZER IN CAFETERIA BY WINDOW AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HAND SINK IN STAFF FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW DRAINING, AND BOYS URINAL ON THREE FLOOR, UNABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
  17. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IN CLASSROOM 106. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE PRE-K/KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AOUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND CLASSROOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE/CLOSET AREAS IN THE PRE-K/KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.
  18. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO FOUND FLOORS IN THE LUNCH ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR CRACKED AND MISSING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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