After School Matters,Inc
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at After School Matters,Inc, the earliest from 2017. The most recent report on file is from Apr 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “utensils, equipment & linens”, which has been cited three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; After School Matters,Inc is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS STORED NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND BOWLS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Oct 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 19, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF REAR KITCHEN DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT POTS AND KITCHENWARE ON STORAGE SHELFS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREEN COLORED CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTS IN PANTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE BIN IN UNISEX WASHROOM WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN COAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE BIN IN UNISEX WASHROOM WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN COAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTS IN PANTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Mar 22, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS,PANS,BOWLS ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 26, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was After School Matters,Inc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at After School Matters,Inc on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at After School Matters,Inc?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at After School Matters,Inc.
Has After School Matters,Inc's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at After School Matters,Inc have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at After School Matters,Inc means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is After School Matters,Inc inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, After School Matters,Inc is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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