AMUNDSEN HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 5110 N Damen AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Dec 16, 2025

Key Findings

• ● Interior of the ice machine (not used for consumption) noted dirty with black slime substance in upper portion Code 16

Facility Details

• Facility Type: School
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (21 inspections)

• Pass — Tue Dec 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (NOT USED FOR CONSUMPTION) NOTED DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT
• Pass — Tue May 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT THERMOMETER IN THE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT ALONG THE MAIN SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Mar 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.THE METERED FAUCET MUST STAY ACTIVE FOR AT L
• Pass — Thu Mar 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Wed Mar 08 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES WITH DAMAGED LIDS AND LIDS THAT ARE TOO SHORT TO FIT THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED
• Pass — Wed May 04 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN BAKERY PREP AREA
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue May 04 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2500737 ON 4/26/21 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT
• Fail — Mon Apr 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE LUNCHROOM, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AND DISH WASHING ROOM AND SEVERAL CLASSROOMS. OBSERVED 1 MOUSE DROPP
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Jan 08 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING SERVICE AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER P
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Apr 04 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGIST
• Pass — Thu Feb 15 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, R
• Fail — Thu Feb 08 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: STAFF ENTRANCE #7 DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON
• Pass — Thu Apr 06 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler in kitchen prep area that had shelving/racks with peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/r
• Pass — Tue May 24 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found following items dirty and not maintained: water fountains, bathroom sinks, teacher's lounge microw
• Fail — Tue May 17 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed ants in various locations throughout the
• Pass — Wed Mar 25 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA BY KITCHEN, HAS CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAI
• Pass — Mon May 19 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST DEBRIS. CAN OP
• Pass — Tue Apr 16 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIN
• Pass — Wed Mar 14 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM(FOOD STORAGE) | 35. WALLS,
• Pass — Fri Jan 28 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()

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