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Gage Park (H/S)

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5630 S Rockwell (2600w) Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Sep 17, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Black mold found inside ice machine; wastewater backing up into sink.

Key Findings

  • Black mold-like substance observed on interior surface of ice machine.
  • Wastewater backing up into three-compartment sink when drained; citation issued.
  • Leak detected at handsink in staff restroom requiring repair.
  • Peeling paint and damage observed on window frames in cafeteria and grease trap.

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 #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.

Violation code #48 — WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP INTO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN COMPARTMENTS ARE DRAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK COMPARTMENTS PROPERLY DRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection History

Gage Park (H/S) has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 1, 2026.

Oct 1, 2026Pass

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

3 violations
Sep 24, 2026Fail

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

4 violations
Sep 17, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

4 violations