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LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO, LOWER SCHOOL

45 W NORTH BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · School

Inspection summary

LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO, LOWER SCHOOL has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 11, 2023. The most recent inspection, on January 14, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 14, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 May 31, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 14, 2026. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 14, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on May 31, 2024. For example: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED POSSIBLE MOLD BUILD UP AT THE SEAL AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING AND A DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.17: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE WITH WOODEN SHELVING, THAT IS BECOMING WARPED, WOOD WILL DETERIORATE OVER TIME CAUSING THE SURFACE TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE MEETING NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATION/ANSI STANDARDS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15: OBSERVED IN 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS FACET IS SPRAYING WATER IN ALL DIRECTIONS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11: OBSERVED IN BASMENT GIRLS LOCKER ROOM MISSING CEILING TILES AND PEELING AND BULGING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 69.8-72.3F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR AND BASMENT GIRLS LOCKER ROOM WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • NOTED HI TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMP OBSERVED TO BE 163.9 MEASURED BY DISHWASHING DISK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • SEE VIOLATION #60
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE WITH WOODEN SHELVING, THAT IS BECOMING WARPED, WOOD WILL DETERIORATE OVER TIME CAUSING THE SURFACE TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE MEETING NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATION/ANSI STANDARDS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED IN 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS FACET IS SPRAYING WATER IN ALL DIRECTIONS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRAND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED IN BASMENT GIRLS LOCKER ROOM MISSING CEILING TILES AND PEELING AND BULGING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/11/23 INSPECTION#: 2575710 CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
  5. License

    3 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOIL USED AS LINING ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND SHELVING SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINERS AND SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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