Canvass Re-Inspection
May 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Holmes
955 W Garfield (5500s)
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Quick Answers
- When was Holmes last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on May 22, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from Jan 29, 2024 to May 22, 2026.
- Has Holmes ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 29, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsCanvass
May 5, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' FOOD ON VARIOUS SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/ PREP AREA. NOTED FOOD ON TRAY IN DISH ARFEA, ON RACK OUTSIDE OF OFFICE AND ON TABLE BETWEEN SERVICE LINE AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR CONSUMING FOOD AND BEVERAGES.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. NOTED APPROX. 10 DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN OFFICE BEHIND SAFE AND ON SIDE OF LARGE FILING CABIENT AND ON SIDE OF DESK AND 10 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED LARGE 3 LID OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH NO LID FOR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 14, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
THE FOLLOWING DOORS ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED (1/4" TO 1/2" GAP NOTED): DOOR #2, 5 AND 11. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF ALL DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
WASHBOWLS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE MAIN ENTRANCE NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
MILK REACH IN COOLER BY SERVING LINE WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 29, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DOOR #5 NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE FIRST WASH BOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM (CLOSEST TO THE CAFETERIA) IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWL 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source