Finki Elementary Academy

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Inspections

1. Sep 18, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Sep 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR (FAR LEFT/CLOSEST TO THE MAIN OFFICE) HAS 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER GAP TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     LARGE CAN OPENER ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE GIRLS, 1ST FL TOILET ROOM 9BY THE ELEVATOR) HAS NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MOP STORED INSIDE OF BUCKET OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

3. Sep 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE MANAGER PRESENTED A VOID COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

4. Aug 31, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Sep 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Sep 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Oct 16, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Feb 13, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSETS OF PRE-SCHOLL ROOMS 103 AND 107. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

9. Feb 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED ARAMARK WRITTEN CLEAN UP POLICY WHICH STATES THEY USE VIREX ll 256,BUT THERE IS NONE ON PREMISES, AND THE REFERENCE SHEET FOR THIS PRODUCT IS NOT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES (ENG. HAS NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/DISINFECTANT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

10. Apr 11, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Apr 3, 2018 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 3 DRAIN FLIES ON WALL AND 10-15 IN AND AROUND DRAIN UNDER UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN DISH MACHINE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS OF BOYS/GIRLS 2ND FL. WASHROOMS OF PAPER DEBRIS.

12. May 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRIPPING WATER FROM FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 105.

13. Feb 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. May 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND OR REPLACING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE, WALK IN COOLER, AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE GIRLS WASHROOM 1ST HANDBOWL WATER MUST STAY ON TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

15. Apr 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      FOUND FACILITY USING STYROFOAM TRAYS TO COVER FOOD ON HOT FOOD SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER METAL LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

16. Feb 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME DUST NOTED ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT (COOKING, WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES) AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AT ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME PAPER ON CEILING OF BOYS WASHROOM WALL; REMOVED AT THIS TIME.

17. Jan 9, 2012 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN SOME UTILITY/MOP SINK ROOMS,B0ILER ROOM AND THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ROOM, OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

18. Sep 20, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • 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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

19. Jan 5, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE CONTATNERS HOLDING THE SUGAR, FLOUR ECT.NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

20. Jul 6, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DOOR #2.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ADJUST FAUCETS AT HAND SINKS IN SOME TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT MIDDLE HAND SINK IN 2ND FL.(N)BOY'S & URINAL IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FIRE PUMP ROOM,BOOK ROOM,2ND FL. MECHANICAL (N&S),LIBRARY STORAGE,ROOM 222,MDF ROOM.

21. Jun 14, 2010 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS DISH MACHINE AREA,LAUNDRY ROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE,OFFICE(KITCHEN),NEAR REAR MOPSINK(KITCHEN),PRE-K CLOSET,ELECTRICAL ROOM (N),ENGINEER ELECTRICAL.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED #1(E&W),#2.HOLE IN WALLBASE IN ENGINEER ELECTRICAL ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS AND SEAL WALLBASE,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/14/10.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES ON GROUND AND ON TOP OF LIDS OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND LIDS WIDE OPENED.MUST REMOVE GARBAGE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,KEEP LIDS CLOSED.

    • 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 REPAIR FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DOOR #2.

    • 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.MUST ADJUST FAUCETS AT HAND SINKS IN SOME TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT MIDDLE HAND SINK IN 2ND FL.(N)BOY'S & URINAL IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FIRE PUMP ROOM,BOOK ROOM,2ND FL. MECHANICAL (N&S),LIBRARY STORAGE,ROOM 222,MDF ROOM.