Lasalle Language Academy

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Inspections

1. May 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED THE AUTOMATIC FAR LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM NOT FUNCTIONAL. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE THE ADDITIONAL TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE SAME ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED INOPERABLE, UNUSED TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN MUST EITHER BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

2. Mar 5, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Feb 26, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINKS (2) IN IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS BATHROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM 205 TO NOT HAVE PAPER TOWELS OR A METHOD OF HAND DRYING AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS. BOTH WALL MOUNTED FANS WERE BROKEN AND NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND NO PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/ PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS OR A METHOD OF HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ONE OF THREE HAND SINKS IN 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM NEXT TO MAINTENANCE STORAGE CLOSET TO HAVE A NON FUNCTIONAL SENSOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO WATER DISPENSES WHEN TRYING TO USE. THE OTHER 2 SINKS IN BATHROOM ARE AVAILABLE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SENSOR ON HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS HEAVILY COVERED IN DUST BUILD UP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/15/2024, REPORT #2591076: #55) OBSERVED SLOW LEAK FROM AIR VENT IN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA; CEILING LEAK DIVERTER INSTALLED, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #56) MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT FUNCTIONING IN ALL STAFF TOILET ROOMS, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIVERTER IF REPAIRED, AND PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL STAFF BATHROOMS.

4. Mar 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SLOW LEAK FROM AIR VENT IN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA; CEILING LEAK DIVERTER INSTALLED, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WALLS, FLOOR, RADIATOR HEATING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND SERVING AREA ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT FUNCTIONING IN ALL STAFF TOILET ROOMS, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

5. Apr 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NOTED OPEN KITCHEN WINDOW AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A TORN MESH SCREEN AND LARGE OPEN HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MESH SCREEN TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     RADIATOR TOP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Apr 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     DUST BUILD UP AT FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

7. Jun 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Feb 20, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SOLUTION, MASK,APRON,DUST PAN ETC.MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     BROKEN IN DIFFERENT AREA BLACK DOOR FRAME INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA(BY THE WEST WALL),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. FRONT GRILL OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER BROKEN FROM HINGES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE(SAME AREA OF REACH-IN COOLER),ALSO MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOX FROM STORED ON TOP THE MOTOR OF MENTIONED UNIT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     WALL FAN BY THE WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

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

     ONE DOOR REACH-IN UNITS IN DINING AREA,NOT LOCKED.AREA IS USED FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KEYS AND KEEP UNITS LOCKED AT ALL TIME OR RELOCATE UNIT INSIDE KITCHEN . KITCHEN EMPLOYEE DO NOT HAVE ALL TIME CONTROL OR VIEW OF MENTIONED UNITS. MILK IS STORED INSIDE UNITS

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     FLOOR GREASE TRAP LID RUSTY NOT ABLE TO CLEAN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO SELF CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT "ALL GENDER RESTROOM",INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

9. Apr 22, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     UNABLE TO IDENTIFY LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE REST ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

10. Apr 11, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH WHITE FOOD SUBSTANCES STORED INSIDE WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM A COMPARTMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN DISH WASHING AREA, OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAR WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO A DIFFERENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED SITE TO NOT USE 3 COMPARTMENT. SITE PLACED ON 2 DAY ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE NOTICE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SINK SO WHEN WASTE WATER IS RELEASED NO BACK UP OCCURS, BEFORE RE INSPECTION. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      UNABLE TO IDENTIFY LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE REST ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

11. Mar 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION VENTS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON 1ST & 2ND FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS AND 1ST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON CEILING IN THE 1ST&2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN THE LUNCH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HOT WATER EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

12. Jan 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND KITCHEN FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

13. Jan 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND LUNCHROOM

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. STAFF TOILETROOM.

14. May 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALL CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE SCHOOL WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR CEILING. REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

15. May 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM(LAST SINK CLOSE TO THE WINDOW) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE VENTS IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM(WITH DUST BUIL-UP)AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE FACULTY WASHROOM,2ND FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE OUT OF 3 FAUCET OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ,2ND FLOOR, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ONE OUT OF 3 FAUCET OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM, 1ST FLOOR WITH VERY LITTLE HOT WATER PRSSURE. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.

16. May 6, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      NEWLY INSTALLED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

17. Apr 29, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-4-12 NOT CORRECTED.#37-PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE KITCHEN WASHROOM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

18. Jun 4, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE KITCHEN WASHROOM.

19. Jun 3, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR DAIRY/BREAD COOLER AND BOX FREEZER. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

20. May 3, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS IN THE RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.