Chicago Academy Elementary School

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Inspections

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

   Result: Pass.

2. May 12, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114// NOTED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K CLASSROOM. CHILDREN ARE SERVED BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK IN THE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED IN CLOSET ON PROPER SHELVING (SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR) TO MONITOR PEST ACTIVITY PROPERLY

3. May 5, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HOT WATER AT EAST CAFETERIA HANDSINK AT 85.1 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. ENGINEERS SERVICED THE SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER: YOGURT 47.9 F, SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE 46.3 F, CUBED CHEDDAR CHEESE 45.3 F, BOILED EGGS 45.4 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AFORMENTIONED ITEMS AND ALL REMAINING TCS ITEMS (LEAFY GREENS, YELLOW SHREDDED CHEESE, SLICED CHEESE, CHICKEN BASE, CHIPOTLE BASE, VEG BASE, GARLIC, STRING CHEESE). APPROX. 80 LBS VALUED AT $519 PRIORTY VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. AMBIENT AIR RECORDED 48.6 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER STANDING COOLERS ON SITE AND NOT TO USE TAGGED WALK-IN COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K CLASSROOM. CHILDREN ARE SERVED BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK IN THE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED IN CLOSET ON PROPER SHELVING (SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR) TO MONITOR PEST ACTIVITY PROPERLY.

4. May 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MINOR DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Mar 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN PRE-K CLASSROOM#115. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

6. Jan 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEAR THE STEAMERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR HANDLES AND MAINTAIN .

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ALONG WALLS LOCATED NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

7. May 20, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE STAFF UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENING IN THE 2ND FLOOR UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS/DEBRIS.

8. May 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE COVER AT (LEFT SIDE) HANDSINK INSIDE FIRST FLOOR 107 SOUTH BOY'S WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE (WEST) SERVICE LINE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE (WEST) DINING AREA.

9. Feb 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Apr 24, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INCREASE THE WATER SENSOR TIMES TO A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS IN THE MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND FACULTY WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

11. Jan 26, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Jan 19, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1609529 ISSUED ON 01-11-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN. #35 - STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS, AND WALL SURFACES IN STORAGE AND DINING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING PLASTER, INSTRUCTED AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WALLS AND CORNERS OF MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (LEFT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

13. Jan 11, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS, AND WALL SURFACES IN STORAGE AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING PLASTER, INSTRUCTED AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

14. Jan 22, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Jan 20, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      FOUND WASTEWATER/BLACK GREASY SUBSTANCE BACKING UP AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THE SAID SINK IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. WHEN REPAIRED, ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ISSUED 48 HOUR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND STEAM TABLE AT SERVICE LINE IN WEST SIDE CAFETERIA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (MANAGEMENT USING HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND INOPERABLE STEAM TABLE).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE TEACHER'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR HIGH SCHOOL SIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT (LEFT) HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM (3RD FLOOR SOUTH SIDE).

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

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

      Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling ventilation covers in the students lunchroom,inside the toilet rooms are not cleaned.Instructed to remove dusts accumulations.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Base of Faucet at the kitchen 3 compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to repair faucet.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Boiler room areas and paint room are not maintained.Instructed to clean and organize and remove cluttered conditions due to potential pest harborage.

17. May 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning, ceiling in 3rd floor classrooms, hallways, and staircases that had peeling paint/plaster shall be repaired/sealed, missing, damaged ceiling tiles in 2nd floor gym, shall be replaced/repaired.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning, missing light shields in 3rd floor classrooms, shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust canopy in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

18. Apr 26, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOR NEXT INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOR NEXT INSPECTION

19. Mar 15, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND WALK IN FREEZER OUT OF ORDER, NO FOOD INSIDE FREEZER, NO CITATION. TAG FREEZER, NOT TO BE USED UNTIL FIXED TO 0F. MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN FREEZER HAS BEEN FIXED OR REPLACED

    • 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. CEILING VENT COVERS IN 3RD FLOOR MOPSINK CLOSET UNCLEAN,IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM UNCLEAN, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES IN SERVICE LINE CAFETERIA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

20. May 6, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls and ceiling not maintained in cafeteria and utility closet. Instructed to seal hole at bottom of wall near entry door way in cafeteria and second floor utility closet ceiling. Must remove peeling paint and repaint walls in cafeteria. Ventilation and light covers not cleaned in lunchroom. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Adequate light not provided in utility closed in cafeteria. Instructed to install light fixture.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Hot water faucet not working at exposed handsink in cafeteria. Instructed to repair faucet to supply hot water.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer missing and not working in two coolers. Instructed to replace thermometers and have visible inside coolers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches off floor and away from wall.

21. Apr 20, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. 2 GREASE TRAP BECOMING RUSTY,MUST REMOVE RUST AND MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. ICE MACHINE WITH LITTLE LIME DEPOSITS ON CORNERS MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW MUST BE REPLACED;CEILING TILES ABOVE HEATING EQUIPMENT BECOMING RUSTY,MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN;COVING AROUND KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING CEILING TILES IN GIRL'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR MUST BE REPLACED

    • 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. 2 FAUCETS IN 2ND FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR NOT HOLDING FLOW OF WATER,MUST BE FIXED;3 FAUCETS IN 1ST FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE FIXED

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER