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SOUTH LOOP BRANCH

1915 S Federal St. (60W), CHICAGO, IL 60616 · School

Inspection summary

SOUTH LOOP BRANCH has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 10, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 10, 2025, found no infractions.

7 of 21 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination 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.

  • 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 June 11, 2018. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 7, 2018. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 September 15, 2021. 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 20 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2024. For example: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

  • 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 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2021. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

21 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED BOWLS AND A STRAINER NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO RPEVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'E TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT TWO HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER ONLY REACHED 69.8F AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER (AT 100F) AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOT HOLDING UNITS FOR OPERATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTIAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. FOUND PIZZA AND GREEN BEANS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 110-128 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOOD ITEMS. TOTAL VALUE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE. HOT FOOD PANS ARE BEING PUT ON A ROLLING CART AND FOOD IS BEING SCOOP OUT OF PAN ON TO THE STUDENTS PLATE. THERE IS NO HOT HOLDING UNIT AND SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT FOOD FROM ANY HUMAN CONTAMINATION. THERE IS NO SEPARATION OF FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE FROM STUDENTS. TABLES ARE SET UP IN THE HALLWAY WITH NO PROTECTION OR HANDWASHING. OBSERVED STUDENT COUGHING WITHOUT COVERING THEMSELVES AT THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED LUNCHROOM MANAGER AND ASST. PRINCIPAL TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD PROTECTION AND SEPARATION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HANDSINK MUST BE PROVIDED AT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE. HOT FOOD PANS ARE BEING PUT ON A ROLLING CART AND FOOD IS BEING SCOOP OUT OF PAN ON TO THE STUDENTS PLATE. THERE IS NO HOT HOLDING UNIT AND SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT FOOD FROM ANY HUMAN CONTAMINATION. THERE IS NO SEPARATION OF FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE FROM STUDENTS. TABLES ARE SET UP IN THE HALLWAY WITH NO PROTECTION OR HANDWASHING. OBSERVED STUDENT COUGHING WITHOUT COVERING THEMSELVES AT THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED LUNCHROOM MANAGER AND ASST. PRINCIPAL TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD PROTECTION AND SEPARATION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HANDSINK MUST BE PROVIDED AT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO GYM ROOM. ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOME PAINT CHIPPING AROUND THE HANDSINKS AND ON THE WALLS NEXT TO THE TOILETS IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOMS; REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.
  15. Canvass

    0 infractions

  16. Consultation

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WALLS AROUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS IN CLASSROOMS 101 AND 102. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL OF ROOM 107 AT SIDE OF TOILET UNDER TOILET TISSUE BAR. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL NEXT TO SINK IN ROOM 103; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE THE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET IN CLASSROOM 103.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WALLS AROUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS IN CLASSROOMS 101 AND 102. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL OF ROOM 107 AT SIDE OF TOILET UNDER TOILET TISSUE BAR. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL NEXT TO SINK IN ROOM 103; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE THE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET IN CLASSROOM 103.
  18. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WALLS AROUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS IN CLASSROOMS 101 AND 102.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE THE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET IN CLASSROOM 103.
  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINNK NOT WIPED DOWN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT CLASRROM 102 RESTROOM.(PEELING PAINT BEHIND SINK)
  20. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DEFROST REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN KITCHEN
    • 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. CLEAN UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE COBWEBS. REPAIR WALL AROUND WASHBOWL IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM CLASSROOM 105.
  21. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INVERT MULTI-USE UTNESILS IN KITCHEN-HANDLES UP.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES AND OR RACKS INSIDE PANTRY STORAGE ROOM-REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST BUILDUP AT TOILETS IN CLASSROOMS.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELD IN CLASS ROOM 102. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LEDGES ALONG CLASSROOM BY WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AT WALL IN KITCHEN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB-SHATTER PROOF)IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE IN TOILET ROOM IN CLASS ROOM 107.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOKS TO STORE MOPS-INVERT WHEN DRYING.

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