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Kelly High School

School

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

South Side

Oct 7, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

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

Staff lacked required supplies and procedures for handling vomiting and diarrheal incidents.

Key Findings

  • Facility did not have necessary items available for staff to follow proper response procedures when employees encounter vomiting or diarrheal events.
  • Dust buildup observed inside ventilation hood above cooking equipment; facility instructed to clean and maintain.

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 #5 — PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector's Notes:

2-501.11: 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

Violation code #56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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

2 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 29, 2026Fail

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.