ALDRIDGE
630 E 131st St (13100S), CHICAGO, IL 60827
Last inspected Aug 29, 2025
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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Inspection history
Aug 29, 2025
✓1 violation
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED SOME DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
Aug 22, 2025
✕1 violation
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED TWO OF THREE OUTSIDE GABAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE ALL THREE OUTSIDE GABAGE DUMPSTERS AND NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW WITH GARBAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED SOME DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
Oct 4, 2024
!1 violation
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FAUCETS MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR 115. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Oct 3, 2023
!1 violation
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN ALL TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT SMALL HAND SINK IN PRE-K CLASS ROOM AND LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN NORTH EAST CORNER 1ST FL. GIRL'S MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Dec 1, 2022
✓1 violation
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING IN LIBRARY WASHROOM AND STAFF WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FAUCETS MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE AND CORNER OF EXIT DOOR IN LIBRARY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN STAFF WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM NEAR 109 AND LIBRARY WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Nov 17, 2021
✓Oct 25, 2021
✕1 violation
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS/CONSTANT DRIPS AT HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING PER CITY CODE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON REAR TABLES IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT UNWANTED PESTS.
Jul 29, 2021
!Oct 7, 2020
✓Dec 12, 2019
✓1 violation
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Jun 14, 2019
✓Jun 7, 2019
✕1 violation
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA PER NEW CODE. PREMISES HAD A 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(c). | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU OR POSTED PER NEW CODE. A 90 GRACE PERIOD WAS GIVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT TO CUSTOMERS ABOUT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVER THE HOOD AND FILTERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60. | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING WAS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200590 DATE 8-7-18. Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
Sep 28, 2018
✓Aug 7, 2018
!1 violation
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATIONS ISSUED. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SCHEDUAL ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA. | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU OR POSTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INFORM CUSTOMERS ABOUT UNDERCOOKED FOODS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION--NO CITATION ISSUED
Nov 30, 2017
✓1 violation
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN JANITOR CLOSET NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PRE-K ROOM 100 FAUCET TIMER WORN, HARD TO STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR WARM WATER.MUST REPLACE.
Jun 13, 2017
✓1 violation
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
Nov 2, 2016
✓1 violation
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST THE REACHIN FREEZER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIJN EQUIPMENT
Oct 24, 2016
✓Oct 14, 2016
✕1 violation
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1579094 ON 10-19-15:38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN ALSO, PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM ROOM 107. MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN LUNCH ROOM NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN ROOM 100 NEAR CUBBIES.
Mar 22, 2016
✓1 violation
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA
Mar 14, 2016
✕1 violation
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,FOUND TRASH AND BAGS FILL-UP WITH TRASH ON GROUND AND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 | 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1588749 DATE 11-23-2015(33)MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN GRILL AREA(34)MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(37)THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT ATTACHED,MUST ATTACH THE SELF-CLOSIND DEVICE(38)THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING,MUST REPAIR LEAKAGE AT FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA
Nov 23, 2015
✓1 violation
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN GRILL AREA. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. | 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT ATTACHED; MUST ATTACH THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAKING AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK.
Oct 19, 2015
✓1 violation
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MOUTH PIECE ON ALL OF THE WATER FOUNTAINS IN THE HALLWAYS. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM (ACROSS FROM ROOM 107). REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE MIDDLE WASH BOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM ROOM 107. MAINTAIN ALL.
Sep 15, 2015
✓1 violation
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN GRILL AREA. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. | 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT ATTACHED; MUST ATTACH THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAKING AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK.
Dec 12, 2014
✓1 violation
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE SPILLS. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE DIM OR BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. | 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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