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SANDOVAL

5534 S St Louis (3500W), CHICAGO, IL 60629 · School

Inspection summary

SANDOVAL has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 2, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 5, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 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: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 April 26, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 March 6, 2020. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 18 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2025. 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 12 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on April 26, 2022. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR CAFETERIA OFFICE NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR DOORS TIGHT FITTING .
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • DOUBLE DOOR #5 NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING/PROTECTED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • HOT HOLDING DOOR GASKET AT SERVICE LINE IN DISREPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET AT THE REFIRGERATOR DOOR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR. INFORMED MANAGER.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • DOOR 5 NOT PROTECTED, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNTIONING PROPERLY IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FAUCETS MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATERLINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 2 TRAYS OF COOKED FISH IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT SERVICE LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 115.1F-120.9F. TEMPERATURES ALSO VERIFIED WITH FOOD STAFF THERMOMETER. FISH DISPOSED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WORN SURFACE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE AT WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND PAINT WORN SURFACE.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA OF SERVING LINES (3). INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME
  10. 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
      • MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 60) NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE CLOSETS: ROOMS 109, 111, 115, 117, 207, AND 2ND FLOOR ELECTRICAL CLOSET WEST WING. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CLUTTER , STOCK ON FLOOR NOTED IN SAME AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY NECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA OF SERVING LINES (3). INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. CLOGGED SINK, UNABLE TO DRAIN IN ROOM 115. INSTD TO REPAIR.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN MOP SINK AREA, AND ELECTRICAL ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH AREAS. ALSO FILL HOLE IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AT BASE OF WALL AND FLOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1763782, DATE 4/28/2016. CORRECT BY DATE WAS 7/28/2016. # 36 LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OBJECTS IN SHIELD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE LUNCHROOM MICROWAVE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN MOP SINK ROOM, AND ELECTRICAL ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN SOUTHWEST FIRST FLOOR BOY'S RESTROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUT SIDE CLASS ROOM 101(PRE-K),AND IN LUNCHROOM SERVING LINE 1, AND 2, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. FILL HOLES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM REAR KITCHEN, AND HOLE IN LUNCHROOM WALL IN SERVING AREA.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMET IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OBJECTS IN SHIELD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER ON THE BOTTOM OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HOOD OVER THE COOKING AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN CEILING TILE FOOD SPLASHES ABOVE THE STORAGE DOOR WAY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  15. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND TOILET PAPER ON THE BOYS AND GIRLS 1ST. FLOOR RESTROOM FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WATER, AND PICK UP THE PAPER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING, ALONG WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/RESEAL, AND REPAIR/RESEAL CEILING AROUND CEILING VENT.ALSO IN THAT BOYS RESTROOM CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD. OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND WALL NOT CLEAN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN BY OVENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN OVER THE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  16. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF COOKING VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN KDG ROOMS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE SAME AREAS AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
  17. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN MOP SINK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT TOP OF MACHINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • AIR VENT UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  18. Canvass

    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. FLOORS IN THE UTILITY CLOSETS, AND DISHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. LIGHT NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  19. Canvass

    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.CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM,UTILITY ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOMS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
    • 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.PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.IT IS TO HARD TO SEE IN THERE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BOILER ROOM AND BOTH MECHANICAL ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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