Cca Academy
1231 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3676367
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 14 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
Inspections
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Sep 11, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND INSECT GLUE TRAP CONNECTED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 20, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 20, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 90.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 18, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 90.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT, LOGBOOK AND RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION
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Not serious
Core
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2564129 DATED: 9/22/22 NOT CORRECTED: #51 OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 11, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 90.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT, LOGBOOK AND RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Not serious
Core
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2564129 DATED: 9/22/22 NOT CORRECTED: #51 OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE STAFF RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR NEAR THE CULINARY ARTS CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 21, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM OVEN ,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,FRYER AND WHEEL BASES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP AREA /CULINARY CLASSROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LUNCHROOM, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD .
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA (CULINARY CLASSROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 15, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WITH NO COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER.WATER TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH DUE TO AN EXCESSIVE LEAK AT KNEE PEDDLES AND A LARGE RED BUCKET STORED INSIDE OF SAME HAND SINK BASIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PEDDLES,RESTORE RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.BUCKET HAS BEEN REMOVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE RACKS IN PREP /DISH WASHING AREA(CULINARY CLASSROOM).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR #2.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM OVEN ,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,FRYER AND WHEEL BASES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP AREA /CULINARY CLASSROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LUNCHROOM, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD .
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA (CULINARY CLASSROOM)
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Serious
Critical
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.