Pass

Air Force Academy

3630 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60609

School ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 17, 2026

Air Force Academy was last inspected on September 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

September 17, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large boxed miscellanues items stored on floor throughout prep/storage area. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable shelving to elevate all items at least 6 inches off floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop stored inside mop bucket in storage space. Instructed to hang dry mops to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted use of milk crates for elevation of boxes in the employee bathroom and some boxes on the floor. Instructed not to store the items in the bathroom and not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All items must also be stored 6" away from the wall.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler's training certification from employee. Instructed that all employee must comply with food handler's training by the food handling regulation enforcement act.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage in boys first floor restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken nuggets, hot dogs, french fries, etc) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up in drain for walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2" gap in left corner of kitchen receiving door.must make tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on lower shelf of prep table.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units and compressor unit.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hot water faucet in poor repair at dump sink,leaky pipe at middle 2nd fl. Boy's hand sink.must adjust hot water faucet to stay on longer in kitchen staff toilet room.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floor along wall bases in walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for staff's washroom used by females.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Once triggered, water flows for 1-2 second at each washbowl sink in student restrooms. Must provide continuous flow of a minimum of 15 seconds for each washbowl sink in all student restrooms. Must repair and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no running water at washbowl sink in the boys and girls restrooms (in locker rooms) on the 1st floor. Must provide hot/cold or metered water with a minimum temperature of 100F, with adequate city pressure. Must repair. Priority violation 5-103.12.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature ranging between 65.9F - 67.3F (in the washbowls) in the girls and boys restrooms on floors 1 and 2, on the south side of the building. Must provide minimum water temperature of 100F for all wash bowl sinks in student restrooms. Must repair. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Restroom sinks at second floor boys restroom needs cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shields at dining area needs cleaning.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted debris inside the light shields in the dry storage room. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: NOTED A FEW LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE GIRL'S 1st FLOOR TOILET/SHOWER ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the hot water knob in the staff toilet room. Must repair and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot holding trays not clean,instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the lunch room north side water damaged/peeling paint on walls, instructed to remove/repaint lunch room ceiling and walls. Also remove food debris from rear light shield and ceiling above students seating area.also clean light shields in front food prep area.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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 throughout in need of cleaning to remove any debris. Clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling has peeling paint that needs to be removed. Correct and maintain at all times.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Vent cover in prep area with dust accumulation. Clean same. Wall surrounding prep area exit door in poor repair. Repair same.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ELEVATE STORAGE BOXES OFF FLOORS IN STORAGE AREABY ADA WASHROOM IN ROOM 102-ROTC AND GYM STORAGE ROOM.CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THRU-OUT BOILER ROOM/STORAGE ROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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. REMOVE CLUTTER/HARBORAGE IN BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN STORAGE ROOM /ENGINEER-AIR TUNNEL STORAGE,AND GYM STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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. MUST ORGANIZE/ELEVATE STORAGE ITEMS OFF FLOORS IN GYM STORAGE AND AIR FLOW STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

  19. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

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