Jenner Academy For The Arts

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Inspections

1. Dec 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Sep 25, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.(**SEE COMMENTS).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD SERVING LINE.HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN OPEN FOOD DISPENSING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK PROPERLY EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, HAND DRYING AND REQUIRED SIGNAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).(ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME). (**SEE COMMENTS).

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AND DRY STORAGE ROOM IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

3. Sep 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED STAFF MANUALLY ADDING DISH WASHING DETERGENT AND SANITIZER TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO THE DISPENCERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED DISPENCERS **MUST** BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS A MEANS OF MAKING SURE PROPER SANITAION CAN BE DONE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK DRAINING NOT BEING STOPPED IN PLACE BY THE STOPPER FULLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO SANITIZE DISHES PROPERLY.

4. Jul 3, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

5. Jun 7, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED ON 5/2/22, REPORT #2555087; HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #52) 5-402.12: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

6. May 2, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

7. Jan 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN OFFICE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

8. Feb 4, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS 1ST 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE CUSTODIAN STORAGE ROOMS THROUGOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Apr 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACH IN GIRL'S RESTROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. SUGGESTED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MANAGER REMOVED COCK ROACH AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

10. Feb 27, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER TURNED OFF AT 1ST HAND SINK, 1ST FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM DUE TO A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK, REINSTATE WATER AND TO USE OTHER 2 HAND SINKS UNTIL FIXED. IN 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM, OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AT THE CENTER AND RIGHT FAUCETS. IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM, OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AT CENTER AND RIGHT FAUCETS. IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM, OBSERVED HOT WATER NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AT THE 1ST HANDSINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MUST ADJUST ALL SELF CLOSING FAUCETS TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE ON 1ST HANDSINK IN 2ND FLOOR GYM SIDE BOYS RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

11. Feb 20, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1973236 DATED 3/20/17 NOT CORRECTED: #32-MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ONE OF TWO HAND DRYER PUSH TO START BUTTON (DRYER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE)AT THE TOILET ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR SOUTH AREA OF THE BUILDING. DRYERS ARE SHARED BY BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS. #38-MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE SINK IN THE BOYS RESTROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR SOUTH END OF BUILDING. MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE LARGE STEAMER IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR COVERING TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER TURNED OFF AT 1ST HAND SINK, 1ST FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM DUE TO A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK, REINSTATE WATER AND TO USE OTHER 2 HAND SINKS UNTIL FIXED. IN 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM, OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AT THE CENTER AND RIGHT FAUCETS. IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM, OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AT CENTER AND RIGHT FAUCETS. IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM, OBSERVED HOT WATER NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AT THE 1ST HANDSINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MUST ADJUST ALL SELF CLOSING FAUCETS TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE ON 1ST HANDSINK IN 2ND FLOOR GYM SIDE BOYS RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

12. Mar 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ONE OF TWO HAND DRYER PUSH TO START BUTTOM (DRYER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE)AT THE TOILET ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR SOUTH AREA OF THE BUILDING. DRYERS ARE SHARED BY BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE SINK IN THE BOYS RESTROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR SOUTH END OF BUILDING. MUST ALSO REPAIR ONE OF TWO URINALS(LEFT HAND SIDE) IN THE SAME LOCATION WHICH IS BROKEN.

13. Jan 25, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE FOURTH FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE THIRD FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM AND IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM NEAR THE WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE CAFETERIA SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

14. Jan 15, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      THE HAND DRYER IN THE FIRST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. ENGINEER IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE HAND DRYER. THE FAR RIGHT TOILET IN THE SECOND FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE REMAINING TWO TOILETS AND REPAIR THE FAR RIGHT TOILET. OBSERVED OBJECTIONABLE ODORS IN THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR BOYS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-30-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE FOURTH FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE THIRD FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM AND IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM NEAR THE WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE CAFETERIA SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE SELF CLOSING FAUCETS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DO NOT RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS: IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM AND IN THE FIRST FLOOR GIRL'S RESTROOM. ADJUST THE FAUCETS TO RUN FREELY FOR 15 SECONDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BOXES OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ENGINEERING OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER.OBSERVED KITCHEN SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSETS BEHIND THE SERVING LINE IN THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

15. Jan 26, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AND AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

16. Mar 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO GREASE TRAP IS INSTALLED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. REPAIR THE HANDSINKS IN THE FOLLOWING RESTROOMS: 1ST FLOOR BOY'S RESTROOM LEFT AND MIDDLE SINKS, 2ND FLOOR BOY'S RESTROOM CENTER AND RIGHT SINKS, 2ND FLOOR GIRL'S RESTROOM LEFT SINK.

17. Jun 4, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

18. Jun 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER LEAKS OBSERVED ON THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 2-COMP PREP SINK IN KITCHEN & AT A PIPE UNDER MIDDLE HANDSINK IN GIRL'S BATHROOM (FIRST FLOOR-EAST SIDE), MUST FIX. 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN CABINETS, WINDOW SILLS, ON THE FLOOR OF CLASSROOMS #212, #203, #103 MUST BE REMOVED/MINIMIZED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. IF NEEDED, THEY SHOULD ALL BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR & AWAY FROM THE WALLS. STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE SERVING LINE MUST BE FOR FOOD/FOOD RELATED PRODUCTS ONLY-NO SCHOOL SUPPLIES. 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.

19. Jun 14, 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.//NEED NAMES DATES ON FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST STORE ALL THERMOMETER IN CLEAN CONTAINER (LIDS FOR HOLDER POSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS & MEAT SLICER NEED CLEANING.

    • 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 LEAKING WATER FROM PIPE UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE LEADING FROM WATER BOOSTER./NEED GREASE TRAP FOR 3COMP. SINK & DISHWASHING MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA.