8601 W Foster (5200n) Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
No certified food manager on site while preparing chicken and other ready-to-eat items.
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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OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL NEAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AND IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Dirksen Elementary School has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 71% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 22, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass โ A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass โ A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.