Brown Acad.

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Inspections

1. Sep 8, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: -THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE. -NO WATER FOUND AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM BY ROOM 110 AND NONE FOUND AT THE GIRLS 3RD WASHBOWL BY ROOM 118 AND AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL IN THE OTHER GIRL'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE. MUST MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE 1ST FL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY CLASSROOMS 110 AND 118 IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

2. Aug 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Oct 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED RIGHT SINKS NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS AND BOYS WEST WASHROOM, MIDDLE SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

4. Sep 23, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN UNISEX WASHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN (79.8F), BOYS EAST WASHROOM (71.8F) AND GIRLS EAST WASHROM(71.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OOVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR WORKROOM, 20 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR KITCHEN PLAY AREA AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K 106. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO N 7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED RIGHT SINKS NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS AND BOYS WEST WASHROOM, MIDDLE SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SN INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

5. Oct 5, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Sep 26, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVING LINE IN LUNCHROOM MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HIT & COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS PREPACKAGED FULLY COOKED MEALS DELIVERED DURING INSPECTION SUCH AS 40LBS.-MEATBALLS-45.0F.20LBS.-DICED CHICKEN-61.9F.40LBS.-PIZZA PUFFS-52.9F.MANAGER RECEIVED THE FOOD WITHOUT TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD ITEMS. APPX.100 LBS. $.300.MUST TAKE TEMPERATURES UPON ARRIVAL.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 12.3LBS. SLICED TURKEY-49.0F.31.8LBS.- SOUR CREAM-44.6F-45.9F.50LBS. YOGURT-47.7F.20LBS. BOILED EGGS-46.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.114.1LBS $348. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERAURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K CLASS ROOMS 104 & 106 SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN LUNCH ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH PRE-K ROOMS CLOSETS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPLACE LOOSE CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

7. Sep 30, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Sep 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS EAST WASHROOM (92.4F) AND FIRST FLOOR GIRLS EAST WASHROOM (92.3F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

9. Sep 9, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS EAST WASHROOM (67.5F) AND FIRST FLOOR GIRLS EAST WASHROOM (80.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN AND DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. Sep 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. Sep 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DUE TO THE DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID COOLER ONTO THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

12. Sep 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS,BUT NO ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR BY EXIT DOOR IN PRE-K ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

13. Oct 25, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MIXING VALVE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR IN PRE-K ROOM 106. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MIXING VALVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OVERHEAD LEAKAGE NEAR WATER HEATER IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

14. Nov 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE CONTAINERS,ETC OFF FLOOR AT LEASE 6- INCHES IN PRE-K ROOM 104.

15. Sep 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA/GYM. SEAL LOOSE RIGHT WASHBOWL TO WALL IN GIRLS EAST WASHROOM AND LEFT TWO WASHBOWLS TO WALL IN BOYS EAST WASHROOM. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN ROOM 101 WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN 101 WASHROOM. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 106 WASHROOM. ADJUST MIXING VALVE AT EXPOSED SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 104.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K ROOM 104 AND 106.

16. Oct 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.

17. Oct 2, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      GENERAL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ON 1ST FLOOR,ALONG BWALL BASE AND CORNERS

18. Sep 19, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K ROOMS.

19. Oct 16, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, ETC IN STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WINDOW LEDGES IN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND WALL VENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE. SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN BOILER ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ORGANIZE CLOSET IN PRE-K ROOM 104 AND ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

20. Oct 9, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, SHELVING UNITS AND ON ROLLING CARTS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR EXIT #4, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN GYM STORAGE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR BOILER ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K CLASSROOM #106. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: EXIT #4 1/2" GAP BETWEEN DOORS, GYM EXIT DOOR 1/4" GAP ON LEFT BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, ETC IN STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMP SINK. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WINDOW LEDGES IN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND WALL VENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE. SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN BOILER ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ORGANIZE CLOSET IN PRE-K ROOM 104 AND ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

21. Nov 9, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BOILER AREAS UNDER STAIRS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      FOUND CEILINGS NOT CLEAN AT RESTROOMS.(TISSUE ON CEILINGS)

22. Oct 4, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

23. Feb 22, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELEVATE STORAGE/COMPUTERS OFF FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM ON PALLETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST ADJUST CEILING TILES IN PRE-K ROOM,AND SPECIAL ED ROOM,CEILING TILES TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 3-COMP SINK,JANITOR CLOSET ACROSS FROM BOILER ROOM. ALSO,STANDING WATER IN MOP SINK IN SAME JANITOR CLOSET.MUST MAKE REPAIRS,AND MAINTAIN.