SchoolLicence 3228661

Daniel S.Wentworth (Main)

1340 W 71st St (7100s), Chicago 60636

Latest verdictConditionalSep 21, 2026 · 23 days ago

Inspections16since May 7, 2014

Fail rate18.8%3 of 16 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass69%
Conditional13%
Fail19%

16 inspections from 2014 to 2026 · hover a mark

201620182020202220242026

ConditionalSep 21, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Food containers stored under sewer line cast iron pipe in dry food storage room , instructed to store away to prevent contamination.
2. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Food handler with long finger nails, instructed to trim and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
3. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Disposable utensils at self service line not protected, instructed to invert so only handle is sticking out to grab by students.
PassSep 15, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Some timed faucets not staying on the required minimum time; instructed to adjust where needed in student washrooms.
PassSep 19, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Must provide hand washing signs at hand sinks in all toilet rooms.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed waste line pipes above dry stored foods in dry food storage area must remove from underneath pipes or wrap pipes to prevent cross contamination.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must eliminate foil lined on interior shelving units in seasoning storage cabinet.
4. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Must provide a covered receptacle in kitchen staff toilet room.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean dust build up from wall vent next to 3- compartment sink, dead insects from light shields in dry food storage area.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must scrape chipping paint on walls in kitchen next to 3- compartment sink and lunch room.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.
PassSep 12, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed the faucets at the hand sink in the kitchen not properly functioning. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet for proper hand washing. Instructed manager/engineer to repair and maintain.
PassSep 14, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leak at three compartment sink lower pipe. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
PassSep 8, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed timed faucets not properly functioning at handsink in kitchen and in girls restroom on first floor west washroom. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet. Instructed manager/engineer to repair and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing and damaged ceiling tiles in main kitchen area. Instructed manager/engineer to repair, replace and maintain.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed several lights out in main kitchen area. Instructed manager/engineer to repair, replace and maintain.
PassSep 17, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean the interior of the reach in cooler to remove debris.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leaky pipe underneath the middle compartment of the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain. Also noted the hand sink in the prep area unable to stay on for proper hand washing. Instructed manager said sink must stay on for at least 15 seconds for proper hand washing.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean the vent cover in the employee's wash room to remove dust.
PassMar 13, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed ceiling tiles in the dining area stained and one missing. Instructed to replace and maintain
FailMar 6, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand drying provisions in the boys and girls toilet room on the 2nd floor and the faculty 1st floor toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38.030(c)
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a broken faucet in the girls 1st floor toilet room and the boys 2nd floor toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed ceiling tiles in the dining area stained and one missing. Instructed to replace and maintain
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed floors in the prep area, dining area along the walls and under equipment with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain
PassApr 27, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Adjust timers on exposed handsink faucet in prep area to allow adequate hot/cold running water under city pressure (at least 15 seconds).
2. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Dry storage noted under waste water pipes in storage room. Instd to refrain from storing product under pipes.
PassMar 24, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Eliminate all traces of chipping paint from walls in dining room and inside kitchen area and re-paint where needed. Clean and paint wall vents in dish washing area. Clean debris from light shields throughout building where present.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Repair leaky faucet at wash compartment of the 3 compartment sink in dish washing area.
FailMar 16, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Exit door #2 not tight-fitting at the bottom to prevent rodent entry, gap greater than 1/4 inch noted at the bottom-must repair. Serious violation 7-38-030.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Eliminate all traces of chipping paint from walls in dining room and inside kitchen area and re-paint where needed. Clean and paint wall vents in dish washing area. Clean debris from light shields throughout building where present.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Repair leaky faucet at wash compartment of the 3 compartment sink in dish washing area.
ConditionalJan 25, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
  Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature inside of the milk cooler next to the food service line. Observed milk at 44-48f inside of the milk cooler. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 22 gallons of milk worth approximately $38. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
2. 12
  Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
  No soap and paper towels were observed at the 1st and 2nd floor student washrooms. Management supplied soap and paper towels at all washrooms at my request. Management instructed to supply soap and paper towels at all washrooms at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Replace the water stained ceiling tiles above the 3 compartment sink.
PassFeb 9, 2015Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Low water pressure of hot water at exposed handsink in prep area and in teachers toilet room 1st floor. Instd to repair same so as to allow continuous flow of water (15 sec) without constant pressure of hand on faucet.
FailJan 12, 2015ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 19
  Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
  Outside dumpsters overflowing with exposed garbage, lids unable to close. Instd to maintain area and have tight fitting lids on dumpsters at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Excessive ice build-up on condensor of upright 2 door cooler, instd to repair same.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Low water pressure of hot water at exposed handsink in prep area and in teachers toilet room 1st floor. Instd to repair same so as to allow continuous flow of water (15 sec) without constant pressure of hand on faucet.
PassMay 7, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Label the bulk food container in the prep area.
2. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  The door knob for the employees toilet room door sticks and it is very hard to open. Must repair or replace the door knob.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  The 1st hand sink in the first floor girls toliet room water comes out very slowly. Must increase the pressure.
4. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Found large amount of clutter and unnecessary articles iin the basement, boiler room and in the basement hallways. Must remove the old unused furnature,boxes, bage, oud desk, chairs, wood ect. Clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

557×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
386×
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
105×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
513×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
353×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
392×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
562×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
412×
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 3228661 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.