NOBLE STREET COLLEGE PREP
1010 N NOBLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60642 · School
Inspection summary
NOBLE STREET COLLEGE PREP has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 29, 2022. The most recent inspection, on May 20, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.
1 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.
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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 13, 2026. For example:
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2026. For example:
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2026. For example:
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 30, 2024. For example:
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 27, 2023. For example:
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
8 inspections
- Canvass Re-Inspection
4 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND 3 DOOR FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM DESIGNATED FOR CAFETERIA/KITCHEN EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.16 OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE(S) IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM DESIGNATED FOR CAFETERIA/KITCHEN EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND 3 DOOR FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING/HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT(S). INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM DESIGNATED FOR CAFETERIA/KITCHEN EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID(S). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE(S) IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM DESIGNATED FOR CAFETERIA/KITCHEN EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- Missing a light shield at kitchen ceiling light fixture, instructed to install.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- Canvass Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- 4-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED DOWN HALLWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS LIKE HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED MOBILE HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN SERVICE LINES OF CAFETERIA UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING WATER UNDER PRESSURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED DOWN HALLWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- License Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- License
1 infraction
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- NO HANDWASHING SINK AT SERVING LINE IN CAFETERIA. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK CONNECTED TO CITY OF CHICAGO WATER LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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