Chicago
72
YOUR CALL

After School Matters,inc

3401-3435 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
72/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
9
5 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-11
Pass Rate
56%
2 failures
Score
72/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-11
Failed 2 inspections (2023, 2021)
Other issues found across 8 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 11×
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
2025-04-11 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS STORED NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND BOWLS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

2024-10-04 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-03-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-03-14 Fail Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE WASHROOMS.

2022-05-19 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF REAR KITCHEN DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT POTS AND KITCHENWARE ON STORAGE SHELFS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOME GREEN COLORED CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

2021-05-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASTE BIN IN UNISEX WASHROOM WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN COAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTS IN PANTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: #57 FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2021-05-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

The LICENSE HOLDER shall be the PERSON IN CHARGE or shall designate a PERSON IN CHARGE and shall ensure that a PERSON IN CHARGE is present at the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT during all hours of operation. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MEN'S RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE 73.1F AND UNISEX RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE 92.6F. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST REACH MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASTE BIN IN UNISEX WASHROOM WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN COAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTS IN PANTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: #57 FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2019-03-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

The LICENSE HOLDER shall be the PERSON IN CHARGE or shall designate a PERSON IN CHARGE and shall ensure that a PERSON IN CHARGE is present at the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT during all hours of operation.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION,NO CITATION ISSUED...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

The PERSON IN CHARGE shall have an original and valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate in accordance with Section 7-38-012 of the Municipal Code of Chicago.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CI...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND REAR SOUTH SIDE DOOR NOT PEST-PROOFED GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS,PANS,BOWLS ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.

2017-05-26 Pass License

No violations found.

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