Amandla Charter School

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR GYM LEADING OUTSIDE WITH 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON SIDE OF CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND SANITIZE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LITTER BEHIND FREEZER UNIT KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF DISH AREA ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Sep 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE BOYS/MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER IN THE DINING ROOM NEAR THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN A BUCKET IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY WITH THE MOP HEAD IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB(S) IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE BOYS/MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     BASIN OF HANDWASH SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

4. Sep 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK IN AUDITORIOIM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

5. Sep 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN STAFF UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

6. Oct 6, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR GYM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER , ORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES

7. Sep 29, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     HANDWASH SINK AT SERVICE LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAK FROM ATTACHED PIPING UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SINK TO BE FULLY OPERABLE AND HAVE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES,. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR GYM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER , ORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES

8. Mar 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FOODSTAFF HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

9. Mar 29, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Feb 25, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES NECESSARY FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

11. Apr 5, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed three compartment sink slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain three compartment sink. Observed hand sink in kitchen prep area missing splash guard on both sides. Instructed person in charge to obtain, install and maintain splash guard on both sides of hand sink.

12. Feb 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALL TILES MISSING INFRONT SERVING LINE/SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AT THIS TIME.

13. Sep 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      2 LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.