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Quick Answers
When was Avalon Park last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Oct 31, 2023 to Sep 29, 2026.
Has Avalon Park ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 31, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspections
Canvass
Sep 29, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED LEAK FROM KITCHEN HANDSINK DRAIN PIPE AND LEAK AT BOTH FAUCTES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON COOLER NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED RIGHT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN THIRD FLOOR WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM, MIDDLE SINKS NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS ANNEX WASHROOM, LOOSE FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (76.1F), THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (76.4F), THIRD FLOOR MEN STAFF WASHROOM (NO RUNNING WATER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON COOLER NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED LEFT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, RIGHT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN THIRD FLOOR WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM, MIDDLE SINKS NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS ANNEX WASHROOM, LOOSE FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN LUNCHROOM, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, STAINED CEILING TILES SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 25, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (76.1F), THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (76.4F), THIRD FLOOR MEN STAFF WASHROOM (NO RUNNING WATER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON COOLER NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED LEFT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, RIGHT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN THIRD FLOOR WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM, MIDDLE SINKS NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS ANNEX WASHROOM, LOOSE FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN LUNCHROOM, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, STAINED CEILING TILES SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 15, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (76.1F), THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (76.4F), THIRD FLOOR MEN STAFF WASHROOM (NO RUNNING WATER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON COOLER NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED LEFT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, RIGHT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN THIRD FLOOR WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM, MIDDLE SINKS NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS ANNEX WASHROOM, LOOSE FAUCET ON RIGHT SINK GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN LUNCHROOM, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, STAINED CEILING TILES SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 25, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE. NO COLD WATER AT THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE COLD WATER TO THE WASHBOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 31, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. WHEN THE HOT WATER KNOB IS PUSHED NO HOT WATER COMES OUT OF BOTH OF THE SINKS IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 65.9F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE END OF THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM IN THE BUILDING WITH PRE-K STUDENTS AND IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR OF THE MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDED RECEPTACLES IN MENTIONED TOILET ROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.