Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for KENNEDY HS on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642767
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT#2623552 DATED:9/10/25 NOT CORRECTED: #16-INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE SOILED. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. PERSON IN CHARGE CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312688
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK AT SERVING LINE. (65F). INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM 100F AT HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM IN CAFETERIA AND ROOM WHERE WAREWASHING MACHINE WAS PREVIOUSLY LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (C).
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING PROPER BARRIER/SNEEZE GUARDS AT STUDENTS SELF SERVING COLD LINE WHERE OPEN FOODS ARE DISPLAYED. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER/SNEEZE GUARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EXPOSED INSULATION IN STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN CAFETERIA WHERE ACTIVITY NOTED. INSTD TO REPAIR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229932
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229544
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12A - NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ANY HANDSINKS IN 1ST FLOOR GIRL TOILET ROOMS, 74F. INSTD TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS: UNDER SERVING LINE; AT WEST END STORAGE ROOM IN CAFETERIA, AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.21 HOLES NOTED IN CEILING AROUND PIPES AT WEST END STORAGE ROOM IN CAFETERIA. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135554
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING SOUTHEAST AREA OF THE KITCHEN, AND IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA FOR PAPER GOODS, AND FREEZERS NEED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116400
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2050969 DATED 5/24/2017. #38 NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SERVING LINE. INSTD. TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING SOUTHEAST AREA OF THE KITCHEN AND IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND RESEAL.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA FOR PAPER GOODS, AND FREEZERS NEED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050969
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SERVING LINE. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050543
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. NO SNEEZE GUARDS/PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT SALAD BARS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS/PROPER BARRIER AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: 2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM CURRENTLY IN USE, WITHOUT SANITARY HAND DRYYNG DEVICE. 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM CURRENTLY IN USE WITHOUT HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ANY OF THE (4) HANDSINKS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDSINKS AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SERVING LINE. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632591
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN DISHMACHINE THAT IS NOT IN USE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN DISHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING SINKS IN NEED OF REPAIR: 2 COMP SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA LEAKS AT FAUCET, GIRLS WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR, BOYS WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR, LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM 1 HANDBOWL NO WATER, 2ND HAND BOWL ONLY HOT WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516281
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVERD CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522447
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING A 2 COMP. SINK TO RINSE OFF THE FRONT LINE MULTI USE SERVING UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED HER TO STOP AND PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE MULTI USE SERVING UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE PREP KITCHEN FRONT BETWEEN 3 COMP, AND HOT HOLDING UNITS, ALSO IN THE REAR BY OVENS, AND 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE OVENS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE PREP KITCHEN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE GROUT OF THE 3 WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOLER WALLS AND CEILINGS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INCORRECT THERMOMETER IN COOLER #1, THERE IS A OVEN THERMOMETER HANGING FROM THE REAR FAN GUARD COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER THERMOMETER COOLER THERMOMETER,PLACE IN THE WARMEST PART OF THE COOLER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401826
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STOCK ITEMS FROM MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING THAT IS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, CEILING, LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT/DUST.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS TO THE VARIOUS LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, 2-COMPARTMENT (BOTH FAUCETS) AND (ALL FAUCETS) ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.) MUST FIX THE RIGHT TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM SO THAT IT FLUSHES. MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE LARGE PIPE ABOVE THE FIRST BOILER IN THE BOILER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401634
Location recorded for this inspection · KENNEDY HS · 6325 W 56th ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT WASHROOM HAND SINKS FOR STUDENTS. 1ST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM WATER AT 48.3-62.8F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. OBSERVED STUDENT WASH HANDS AT SINK WITH COLD WATER. MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHROOM HAND SINKS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STOCK ITEMS FROM MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING THAT IS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, CEILING, LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT/DUST.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS TO THE VARIOUS LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, 2-COMPARTMENT (BOTH FAUCETS) AND (ALL FAUCETS) ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.) MUST FIX THE RIGHT TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM SO THAT IT FLUSHES. MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE LARGE PIPE ABOVE THE FIRST BOILER IN THE BOILER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60638
215 of 246 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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