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Quick Answers
When was Kelly High School last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Sep 23, 2024 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Kelly High School ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 23, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 7, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official Wording
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector’s Notes
2-501.11: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 29, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official Wording
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED SMALL DEAD MOUSE IN DRY STORAGE/LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA.
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.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN LARGE PREP AREA WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED 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.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 1, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 24, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official Wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FROZEN BAG OF LIQUID EGGS IN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY THAWING. MUST THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN REFRIGERATOR. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBSE AND IN CORNERS, AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN TEACHER LOUNGE NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AREAS WITH ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, 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 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 1, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
5-204.11: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT SERVICE LINES. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
4-501.11: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN CONTAINER UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD 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.
5-205.15: PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 23, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE IN BREAK ROOM/STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO FOOD SERVICE LINES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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.
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN CONTAINER UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD 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.
PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
HOT WATER OVER MAXIMUM ALLOWED AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 128.0F (COLD WATER FAUCET IN DISREPAIR, UNABLE TO OBTAIN COLD WATER). INSTD TO REPAIR FAUCET AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER BETWEEN 100F-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.