Pass

Betty Shabazz Academy

7823 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

School ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 31, 2026

Betty Shabazz Academy was last inspected on August 31, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

August 31, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

24 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom right corner of west exit door neat kitchen. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for storage.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk spills inside milk cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain milk cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in girls and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all girls, women, and unisex washrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup behind reach-in cooler, debris on floor under all equipment, along walls behind cooking equipment in kitchen and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintian.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing tile along baseboard near hand washing sink, cracks and crevices along walls and ceilings in dry storage area, damaged ceiling in hallway near lower-level washrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain walls and ceilings.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The water pressure in the girl's toilet room by the cafeteria has low pressure. Instructed to increase the pressure and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The lower wall where the handwashing sink in the kitchen is damaged/missing wall tiles. Instructed to fix and maintain wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mop stored inside the mop bucket. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the exit doors near the food prep area not rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof said doors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving unit under the food prep table in the food prep area with slight food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed several urinals inn 3rd floor boy's toilet room not in working order.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-402.13 observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink violation previously noted on report #2565033 dated 10-07-2022. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed leak from ceiling boys and girls toilet rooms near cafeteria. Instructed manager to repair accordingly

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several urinals in 1st and 3rd floor boy's toilet room not in working order; observed 1 of 2 hand washing sinks in boy's 3rd floor toilet room with no hot water. Instructed manager to make repairs accordingly

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak from ceiling boys and girls toilet rooms near cafeteria. Instructed manager to repair accordingly

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1st 3-DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in unisex employee washrooms. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under the 3 comp sink around the grease trap to remove spills.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter above the cooking equipment to remove grease.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility with use of the sample clean up policy provided from cdph website and missing adequate sanitizer. Sanitizer presented does not eliminate norovirus. Facility must ensure the availability of both a clean up policy and adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure for hot water at handsink faucet in 2nd floor girl's restroom. Instructed to repair to ensure a sufficient water flow.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in unisex employee washrooms. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted hand soap dispenser removed from wall in 2nd floor girl's restroom. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy for employees. Instructed manager to provide. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events.instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Instructed pic to provide procedure and kit with necessary items needed ,( face mask, plastic gloves,disposable mop, and appropicate sanitizer to kill the norovirus). Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed overhead water pipes in ceiling of prep area. Instructed to encase all water waste pipes or install drop ceiling

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at hot water faucet at handwashing sink in employee staff washroom used by lunchroom staff. Must repair

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy for employees. Instructed manager to provide. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No employee clean up proceduer for vomiting and diarrheal events.instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing facilities in washrooms not maintained. No hot water in washroom used by lunchroom staff 74f, boys washroom- 41f,pre-k room 109 washroom hand sink -41.5f,girls washroom 2nd fl hand sink -65f. Instructed that hot water must be at least 100f. Must repair. Priority foundation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Food that was returned or previously served was being reused.

      Official wording (code 17)

      Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed overhead water pipes in ceiling of prep area. Instructed to encase all water waste pipes or install drop ceiling.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at hot water faucet at handwashing sink in employee staff washroom used by lunchroom staff. Must repair

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair/replace loose gasket on right door of cooler in kitchen. Paint shelves in seasoning storage area in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in boiler room and lunchroom behind reach-in freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust buildup on overhead pipes near washrooms in lunchroom. Clean all ceiling vents in washrooms. Repair door sweep on left entrance door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Tighten loose faucet on right sink in girls washroom near lunchroom. Provide hot/tempered water at left sink in girls washroom near lunchroom. Tighten loose faucet on right sink in boys washroom near lunchroom.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 live ants crawling on the floor behind the 2 door reach in cooler inside of the kitchen. Instructed to clean and sanitize the area and provide additional pest control to eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood at the bottome of the 2 door cooler inside of the kitchen. Instructed to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the fans with accumulated dust inside of the 3 door reach in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor behind the cooking equipment inside of the kitchen with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD RAILINGS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN PANTRY.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR OF BOTH 3- DOOR & 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE STAIRS IN KITCHEN LEADING TO STAGE,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SAME AND IN KITCHEN ,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & LUNCHROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN LUNCHROOM,MISSING WALLBASES IN LUNCHROOM & MISSING WALL TILES NEAR 3- COMP SINK & 1ST FL (G)AND GROUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LUNCHROOM AND KITCHEN PANTRY,ACTIVITY ROOM (B) & (G) TOILET ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND PROVIDE A AIR GAP AT PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK AT GREASE TRAP,NO HOT WATER AT 2ND.HAND SINK IN 1ST FL.(G).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OUTSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN LUNCHROOM.

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 80 or more rodent droppings scattered in various areas such as in unused oven,on floor outside of dry food storage area,on floor in dry food storage area under shelving unit,along wall bases and on top of box of food,window sills.also evidence of appx. 15 live ants crawling on floor and in & out of wallbase in lunchroom.also delivery lunchroom door,#2,3,4,7,8, & 9 not rodent proofed.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/29/15.(serious 7-38-020).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splashguard in between hand sink and 3- comp sink.must apply a sealant or paint raw wood railings in lunchroom.must scrape and paint peeling paint on shelves in pantry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from can opener blade,microwave,interior of both 3- door & 2-door reach in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floor under,around,along walls in kitchen and dry food storage area.must repair or replace loose stairs in kitchen leading to stage,missing and damaged floor tiles on same and in kitchen ,dry food storage area & lunchroom.must grout floor in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in wall in lunchroom,missing wallbases in lunchroom & missing wall tiles near 3- comp sink & 1st fl (g)and grout.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in lunchroom and kitchen pantry,activity room (b) & (g) toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair loose light fixture and burnt out lights in dry food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at 3- comp sink and provide a air gap at pipe underneath sink at grease trap,no hot water at 2nd.hand sink in 1st fl.(g).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove articles from floor and away from walls outside of food storage area and in lunchroom.

  17. Pass

    Consultation · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean of debris,etc in supply closet next to boys washroom in basement and janitor closet in activity room.also storage on floors.must clean and elevate storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at hand sink in e-pay classroom daycare side of school.must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Storage area next to boiler room not maintained,too cluttered.must organize area and discard anything not using

  18. Pass

    Consultation · Pass

    No violations

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean of debris,etc in supply closet next to boys washroom in basement and janitor closet in activity room.also storage on floors.must clean and elevate storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at hand sink in e-pay classroom daycare side of school.must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Storage area next to boiler room not maintained,too cluttered.must organize area and discard anything not using.

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair gaskets on milk cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing floor tiles in washroom and hallway areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tiles in lunchroom. Seal openings in walls around pipe fittings in kitchen storage area, above urinals in second floor washroom, under sink in staff washroom, around outlets in lunchroom. Repair wall in girls lower level washroom. Remove tissue of ceiling in washrooms. Repair ceiling in second floor washroom (water damage). Repair broken window on second floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide ventilation in washrooms in activity room. Repair water fountain in activity room. Repair leaking drainpipe under sink in second floor washroom.

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Improper temperature of milk cooler 46.2f instructed manager to repair, cooler must maintain 40f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until re-inspected by chicago department of health. Critical violation 7-38-005a citation issued.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed 825 half pints of prairie farms milk stored in milk cooler at improper temperature 47-48.2f with use by date 6-12-13 and 6-13-13, no temperature logs available. Milk is tagged held for inspection and must not be used. Critical violation 7-38-005b1 citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 15-20 mice droppings on bottom shelf in kitchen storage area, several flying insects inside sink in boys lower level washroom. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all areas and call an exterminator for service. Exit door near kitchen not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap between door, seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate hand washing facilities in boys lower level washroom. No running water at left washbowl and drainpipe not properly connected on right washbowl. Instructed manager to repair washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030 citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair gaskets on milk cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of all cubbies in lunchroom and shelves in storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in storage areas. Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and lunchroom areas. Replace missing floor tiles in washroom and hallway areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tiles in lunchroom. Seal openings in walls around pipe fittings in kitchen storage area, above urinals in second floor washroom, under sink in staff washroom, around outlets in lunchroom. Repair wall in girls lower level washroom. Remove tissue of ceiling in washrooms. Repair ceiling in second floor washroom (water damage). Repair broken window on second floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide ventilation in washrooms in activity room. Repair water fountain in activity room. Repair leaking drainpipe under sink in second floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

  22. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Lights not shielded in student dining room.must shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must clean/organize cluttered utility closet under stairs

  23. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities milk cooler maintaining improper temperature of 45.6f.must maintain 40f or below.must use additional cooler on premises thats 40f or below.critical citation issued.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found 699 1/2 pint size low fat baremanns milk maintained at improper cold temperatures inside milk cooler.(60.5f,44.9f,45.9f etc.must maintain milk at 40f or below. No temperature logs maintained /available today.milk is held for inspection until expired.critical citation issued-7-38-005 b1.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Lights not shielded in student dining room.must shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must clean/organize cluttered utility closet under stairs.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.