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Kelly High School

School

4136 S California (2800w), Chicago, IL 60632

South Side

Sep 29, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspectors found over 100 mouse droppings throughout the facility, including in food prep areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 100 mouse droppings observed in multiple areas including prep/dishwashing, dry storage, salad prep, and staff lounge.
  • A dead mouse found in the dry storage/locker room.
  • Facility lacks required supplies and procedures for staff to follow during vomiting or diarrheal events.
  • Leaking drainpipe on three-compartment sink in prep area; dust buildup inside hood vents above cooking equipment.

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 OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN SUCH AREAS AS LARGE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, LARGE DRY STORAGE ROOM, DRY STORAGE/LOCKER ROOM, SALAD PREP ROOM AND TEACHER'S LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/29/2026 TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED SMALL DEAD MOUSE IN DRY STORAGE/LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA.

Inspection History

Kelly High School has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 7, 2026.

Oct 7, 2026Conditional

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

2 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 29, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

5 violations
Oct 1, 2025Pass

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