PORTAGE PARK

5330 W Berteau(4200N), CHICAGO, IL 60641 · School

22 inspections

1. CanvassMay 4, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED VENTS ON THE MAIN PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2. CanvassMay 19, 2025

   0 infractions

3. CanvassMay 30, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH SEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassFeb 1, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 2, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE (MIDDLE) HAND SINK IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
6. CanvassJan 25, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE (MIDDLE) HAND SINK IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2510124 DATED:05/21/2021 #10--5-202.12 (B-D): **C** Handwashing Sink, Installation (Function) OBSERVED STAFF HANDWASHING SINK RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. ALL HANDWASHING SINK PUSH BUTTONS MUST RUN WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 2/1/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
7. CanvassMay 21, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED STAFF HANDWASHING SINK RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. ALL HANDWASHING SINK OUSH BUTTONS MUST RUN WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP IN MILK COOLER IN SERVING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAK UNDER SINK IN BOY'S THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 12, 2020

   0 infractions

9. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 3, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NOT CORRECTED.5-203.11- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17- WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR WOMENS WASHROOM(STAFF) IN OLD BUILDING MUST HAVE A COVER OR LID.
10. CanvassJan 9, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOT CORRECTED.5-203.11- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR WOMENS WASHROOM(STAFF) IN OLD BUILDING MUST HAVE A COVER OR LID.
11. CanvassJan 23, 2019

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
12. CanvassApr 11, 2018

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM #101, 104 AND 105 (NEW BUILDING). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRINKING FOUNTAINS IN 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOORS (NEW BUILDING).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS INSIDE TEACHER'S LOUNGE (NEW BUILDING) ESPECIALLY BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR, FLOOR INSIDE PLUMBING ROOM (2ND FLOOR NEW BUILDING), GYM STORAGE ROOM FLOORS IN OLD BUILDING, FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH PREP SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK (LEFT SIDE) OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE ORGANIZE GYM STORAGE CLOSET (NEW AND OLD BUILDING) USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.--------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM, DUST PAN ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
13. CanvassFeb 7, 2017

    0 infractions

14. CanvassApr 25, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found several bulk food containers without labels. Instructed to must label bulk food containers with name. Violation corrected during inspection. Must maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 1st floor Boys restroom has low water pressure for hot water, in left sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
15. CanvassJan 22, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF BREAKFAST DAIRY COOLER WITH MILK SPILLAGE. MANAGEMENT HAD CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION.
16. CanvassApr 9, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) MICROWAVE OVENS INSIDE TEACHERS LOUNGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • ALL LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED AT SERVING LINE STEAM TABLE.
17. CanvassFeb 11, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • No hand soad provided in girl's toilet room, middle sink in new building 1st floor. Both hand drying device not working in boy's toilet room 1st floor, old building. Serious Citation issued; 7-38-030. Must provide soap and hand drying device in both toilet rooms.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Peeling paint in boiler room. Must remove peeling paint and paint boiler room.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light covers in girls toilet room , 3rd floor old building have build of dust . Must clean light covers.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Vent covers in mop room 3fl and girls and boys toilet room, 3rd floor old building have build up of dust. Must clean vents.
18. CanvassApr 26, 2012

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in freezer.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be replaced, rear storage shelving had peeling paint shall be replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of storage shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in kitchen dish washing area, and by dish machine areas need detailed cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Wall that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, and kitchen storage areas need cleaning, exhaust vents in bathrooms in newer building(1st fl, 2nd fl, and 3rd floor need cleaning(detailed).
19. CanvassDec 16, 2011

    4 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 READJUST DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FF ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS:#13,15,16 AND GYM,OBSERVED DAYLIGHT COMING THRU BOTTOM DOORS,MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED
    • 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. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF THE GIRL'S WASHROOM 2ND FLR OF THE OLD BLDG MUST BE REMOVED/REPAINTED
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT FIXTURES IN SERVING LINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. FAUCET IN GIRL'S WASHROOM 2ND FLR IN OLD BLDG MUST BE FIXED; VENT COVER IN PRE -K #111 WASHROOM NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ; 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE K #110 NOT PROPERLY SEALED MUST PROPERLY SEAL SINK
20. CanvassMay 25, 2011

    3 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. FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON CORNERS OF THE DISH AREA UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 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. CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN THE PREK CLASSROOM MUST BE REMOVED/REPAINTED,JOB ORDER DUE THIS SUMMER
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. LITTLE WATER COMING OUT FROM THE MOPSINK KITCHEN REAR AREA ,MUST BE REPAIRED,MANAGER SAID JOB ORDER HAS BEEN REQUESTED DUE THIS SUMMER; 4 FAUCETS NEEDS READJUSTMENT OF TIMER FOR THE FLOW OF WATER IN PREK TOILET,GIRL'S TOILET 1ST FLR,BOY'S TOILET 2ND FLR,MUST BE FIXED
21. CanvassNov 1, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to have professional detail cleaned.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls in Pre-K room not maintained and foyer in old building. Instructed to remove chiiped paint, repair and seal any cracks and reseal walls.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light not provided in utility area. Instructed to install light.
22. CanvassFeb 24, 2010

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase in boiler room not cleaned in older building. Instructed to detail clean.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Wall not maintained in vestibule and hallway. Instructed to reapir wall and reseal.