Gary Comer College Prep

7131 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gary Comer College Prep six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up two times.

Gary Comer College Prep's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT OPERABLE IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NEEDS TO HAVE ON A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING A BEARD GUARD WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: THE WASHBOWLS IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS TOILET NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -THE LEAK UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. -PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE 3RD WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS TOILET ROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Oct 26, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 19, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-35 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AREA NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS, AND IN THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECORD OF VISITS AND COPY OF LICENSE THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 8, 2022

License

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gary Comer College Prep last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gary Comer College Prep on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gary Comer College Prep?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gary Comer College Prep.

Has Gary Comer College Prep's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gary Comer College Prep have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gary Comer College Prep 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 Gary Comer College Prep inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gary Comer College Prep is inspected around two times per year on average.

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