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Curie Metro. (H/S)

School

4959 S Archer, Chicago, IL 60632

Southwest Side

Sep 22, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspector found approximately 30 mouse droppings in food prep areas across multiple floors.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • About 30 mouse droppings observed in prep areas on the second and third floors of the serving line; facility instructed to hire pest control and clean affected areas.
  • Handwashing sinks had water temperatures between 68-74°F instead of the required minimum of 100°F at multiple locations.
  • No written procedures or supplies available for staff to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
  • Pink and black mold-like substance found inside both ice machines; ice must be destroyed and machines cleaned and sanitized.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREAS OF SERVING LINE ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/22/2026 TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #5 — 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

Inspection History

Curie Metro. (H/S) has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 71% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 30, 2026.

Sep 30, 2026Conditional

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 22, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations
Sep 8, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

1 violation