SchoolLicence 23361

Grissom

12810 S Escanaba (2900e), Chicago 60633

Latest verdictPassSep 18, 2026 · 25 days ago

Inspections21since May 18, 2010

Fail rate19.0%4 of 21 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

Pass71%
Conditional10%
Fail19%

21 inspections from 2010 to 2026 · hover a mark

20132016201920222025

PassSep 18, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Found the hand-washing sink by the 3-compartment sink leaking at the hot water knob when turned on. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Found the left door at door #2 with 1/4" gap underneath it, not making it rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.
3. 42
  Washing fruits & vegetables
  Found food handler not washing the fruit (apples) before putting on the serving line. Instructed to wash fruit before serving and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found the floors in the corners and under/around the sinks and heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found the mop stored in the mop bucket. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying.
PassAug 26, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 observed minor debris behind the grease trap under the hand washing sink. Instructed to clean.
PassSep 20, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of door in mobile unit. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed low hot water pressure at left sink in girls first floor washroom, right sink not operable in boys second floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup on light shields in prep area, debris on floors along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
ConditionalAug 30, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed hand washing sink on serving line not accessible observed a reach in cooler & freezer blocking hand sink while tcs food were being prepped on serving line. Cooler & freezer was moved during inspectiong.must keep accessible at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand drying device at hand sink on serving line.paper towels were provided during inspection.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no soap at hand sink on serving line. Soap was provided during inspection.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and 3- compartment sink.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Must repair or replace low water pressure at hand sink in 1st fl. Girl's last sink.
6. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered garbage can in staff toilet room in mobile unit must provide and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must repair or replace damaged floor tile in staff toilet room in mobile unit.
PassSep 13, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 observed dead insects in various places of the food prep area. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners plus under and behind all freezer units.
2. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 observed one female food handler without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
FailSep 6, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 rodent droppings under the hand washing sink in a corner, about 15 rodent droppings behind the grease trap, and about 10 rodent droppings scattered behind the freezer units. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.112 observed dead insects on soiled pest traps in the food prep area. Instructed to remove soil pest traps and replace.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 observed dead insects in various places of the food prep area. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners plus under and behind all freezer units.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 observed one female food handler without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
PassSep 22, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacle in the women staff toliet room on the 1st and 2nd floor. Instructed to provide and maintain.
PassSep 15, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean the bottom shelf of the dry food storage rack to remove dust and cobb wedds.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors need cleaning in the corner underneat the dry food storage rack to remove dust and debris.
ConditionalSep 20, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  2-101.11 observed no valid city of Chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site. Instructed to always maintain a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
FailSep 12, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  2-101.11 observed no valid city of Chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site. Instructed to always maintain a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 observed about 5 rodent droppings located behind the freezers in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
PassSep 27, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassDec 5, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Door sweep at right inside door main entrance in poor repair, ( loose)must replace.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Leaky faucet at 3- comp sink in lunchroom and in teachres lounge.must repair.
PassSep 13, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean the bottom shelves inside the reach in freezers and the milk cooler to remove debris.
PassNov 6, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean the floors in the storage closets on the 1st floor,along wall base and corners
FailOct 30, 2015CanvassRisk 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
  Premises is unable to provide a pest control log book at this time of inspection,and must rodent proof front entrance door,has a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of ddor,instructed to repair to prevent rodent entry,serious violation 7-38-020
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean the floors in the storage closets on the 1st floor,along wall base and corners
PassSep 11, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Opening in floor in boiler room used for construction work being done at this time.must seal.floors not clean of debris in 2nd fl janitor closet,mdf room.must clean floors/maintain.also storage and supplies stored on floors in boiler room,and mdf room.must properly elevate storage off floors at least 6-inches on adequate shelving.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Hot water faucet in pre-k mobile unit washroom,(left).leaky.must repair.
PassOct 25, 2013Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean all water fountains and shelves in storage areas.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all storage areas.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Seal all openings around pipe fittings under sinks in girls first floor and boys second floor washroom, behind urinal in boys first floor washroom.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink. Repair leaking faucet on right sink in pre-k washroom.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.
FailOct 18, 2013CanvassRisk 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
  Observed 20-30 mice droppings on shelves in storage rooms near lunchroom, 15-20 flying insects inside 3-compartment sink and prep area. Instructed manager to call a exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Pre-k doors not rodent proofed 1/4" gap on bottom of doors. Seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean all water fountains and shelves in storage areas.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all storage areas.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Seal all openings around pipe fittings under sinks in girls first floor and boys second floor washroom, behind urinal in boys first floor washroom.
5. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink. Repair leaking faucet on right sink in pre-k washroom.
6. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.
7. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.
PassNov 5, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Seal openings around pipe fittings under exposed sink in kitchen, under left sink in boys second floor washroom, behind urinal in first floor boys washroom. Seal openings around electrical outlet in gym. Remove excess tissue of ceiling in girls second floor washroom. Replace stained ceilng tiles in all areas.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Repair all leaks in boiler room.
3. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Organize closet in pre-k classroom.
PassOct 24, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 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. Need to clean the light shields in the 1st floor mens, and ladies rest rooms.
PassMay 18, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 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 all floor drains throughout premises boiler room, prep and toilet rooms so no insect harborage.
2. 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. Found large amount of clutter in the boiler room old school equipment, monitors ect. Instructed to remove,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.

On the street

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What it gets cited for

3810×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
558×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
346×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
105×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
354×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
414×
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
333×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
512×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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 23361 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.