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Nixon Annex

4150 W DICKENS, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · School

Inspection summary

Nixon Annex has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 19, 2013. The most recent inspection, on February 23, 2026, found no infractions.

8 of 19 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 Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 September 11, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 19, 2018. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 2 times on April 27, 2015. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 10 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on February 4, 2025. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

  • 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 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 31, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. FOUND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM RIGHT HANDWASH SINK AND THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM LEFT HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. MUST HAVE A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2285689 DATED 4/24/19. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 53: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON THE PREMISES AS PART OF THE WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE SUPPLY KIT AS POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND DUMPSTER CONTAINERS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER CONTAINERS TO BE RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 (NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED/PEELING PAINT FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DRYING RACK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER #2 SHELVING UNITS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER #1 SHELVING UNITS AND PRE K 115 & 117.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER & WALK IN COOLER #1,PRE-K 115 & 117.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER #2.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN OFFICE/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
  14. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE BOYS RESTROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN(URINE SMELL), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN HEADSTSTART ROOM 115/116.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING VENTS DUSTY, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED THE LIGHT OUT OVER THE MOP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HAND SINK LEAKING WATER AT NOZZLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  15. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 51.2F. TAGGED WALK IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO NOTIFY FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 30 POUNDS OF SLICED HAM AT 46.7F, AND 50 POUNDS CHEESE AT 49.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. DIPOSED OF 80 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.
  17. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MILK WALK IN COOLER & DISHWASHING STORAGE SHELF.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ROLLING CART IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
  18. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. 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
      • OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN PRE K CLASS ROOMS 115/116 AND 3RD FLOOR BOILER ROOM, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS, ON TOYS AND IN CHILDREN'S COAT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL AREAS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-020
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, PRE K CLASS ROOMS, MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, MUST CLEAN BOYS BATHROOMS, REMOVE SMELLY URINE ODORS

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