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Gage Park (H/S)

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

Oct 1, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Black mold-like buildup found inside ice machine.

Key Findings

  • Black mold-like substance observed on interior surface of ice machine; staff instructed to clean and sanitize.
  • Leak detected at handsink in staff restroom requiring repair and maintenance.
  • Window frames in cafeteria showing peeling paint and damage; grease trap top also damaged with peeling paint, both requiring repair to maintain proper sanitation standards.

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 #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDSINK IN STAFF RESTROOM (RIGHT SIDE SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2026Fail

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

4 violations