Pass

Ariel Academy/North Kenwood Oakland School

1119 E 46th ST (4600S), Chicago, IL 60653

School ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 2, 2026

Ariel Academy/North Kenwood Oakland School was last inspected on September 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 2, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in unisex washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspection history

29 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout prep area as well as under all heavy equipment and storage shelving with heavy grease and food debris accumulated. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed broken wall base throughout prep area. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed large hole in (orange) wall above prep table across from ovens, noted green wall in prep/storage with chipped paint/drywall, heavy grease debris buildup and surfaces not smooth and easily cleanable.instructed to enclose hole and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance..observed approximatley 50 small rodent droppings during time of re-inspection in prep area on floors and on equipment, dry storage and teachers lounge. Previous priority violation not corected from report # 2625351 on 10/15/25. Facility remains on 48 hour alternative food source at this time. Previous pritority foundation violation not corrected from report #2624362 on 9/24/25. Violation is as follows.. 38)6-501.111 observed approximately 35 small rodent droppings on floor scattered along side and in corner of ovens, cooling units and shelving unit located in prep. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize said areas and eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). No citation issued. During re-inspection inspector observed approximalttely 70 small and large rodent droppings throughout prep area corners where rtolling carts…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed prep table in need of cleaning where microwave is stored. Instructed to remove dried food debris, clean and sanitize to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout prep area as well as under all heavy equipment and storage shelving with heavy grease and food debris accumulated. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 out c 12/24/2025 observed large hole in (orange) wall above prep table across from ovens, noted green wall in prep/storage with chipped paint/drywall, heavy grease debris buildup and surfaces not smooth and easily cleanable.instructed to enclose hole and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed broken wall base throughout prep area. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous pritority foundation violation not corrected from report #2624362 on 9/24/25. Violation is as follows.. 38)6-501.111 observed approximately 35 small rodent droppings on floor scattered along side and in corner of ovens, cooling units and shelving unit located in prep. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize said areas and eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). No citation issued. During re-inspection inspector observed approximalttely 70 small and large rodent droppings throughout prep area corners where rtolling carts are stored, behind ovens and steamers, along walk in cooling equipment, dry storage room under shelving units in corners, teachers lounge scattered along walls, in front of entrance door under cooking equipment. Instructed to contact pest control for additional service on site, must correct. Priority violation.…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed prep table in need of cleaning where microwave is stored. Instructed to remove dried food debris, clean and sanitize to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout prep area as well as under all heavy equipment and storage shelving with heavy grease and food debris accumulated. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 out c 12/24/2025 observed large hole in (orange) wall above prep table across from ovens, noted green wall in prep/storage with chipped paint/drywall, heavy grease debris buildup and surfaces not smooth and easily cleanable.instructed to enclose hole and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed broken wall base throughout prep area. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35 small rodent droppings on floor scattered along side and in corner of ovens, cooling units and shelving unit located in prep. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize said areas and eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep table in need of cleaning where microwave is stored. Instructed to remove dried food debris, clean and sanitize to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout prep area as well as under all heavy equipment and storage shelving with heavy grease and food debris accumulated. Instructed to clean 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 large hole in (orange) wall above prep table across from ovens, noted green wall in prep/storage with chipped paint/drywall, heavy grease debris buildup and surfaces not smooth and easily cleanable.instructed to enclose hole and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Obseved broken wall base throughout prep area. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the milk cooler in the serving line to remove spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sinks in the boys washroom in the basement not staying on long enough for proper hand washing. Must have continuous flow of minimum of 15 seconds to allow for proper handwashing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris in the prep areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found on the nko side of the building that the 2nd fl girls washroom (first sink) and the second floor boys washroom (both sinks) faucets do not stay on the required minimum time of 15 seconds for proper handwashing; instructed to adjust all faucets to stay on the required time.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ceiling tile and light shield in kitchen near the milk cooler on the serving line; instructed to clean shield and tile. Observed the floor drain in the kitchen under the three comp sink in need of cleaning; clean drain the remove build up and rust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing issues on the nko side: no faucet tops on the metered faucets on the left washbowl sink in the boys restroom on the 2nd floor. No faucet tops on the metered faucets on the right sink in the 1st floor girls restroom. Low water pressure in the girls restroom near the cafeteria. Must make all repairs. Several metered faucets with running water only when faucet pressed. Must have continuous flow of minimum of 15 seconds to allow for proper handwashing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged coving along wall bases in dry storage room. Must repair and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found two urinals in one boys washroom in poor repair and one missing cold water faucet knob at one handsink in the same washroom; must repair urinals and replace faucet knob. Engineer put in a work order for urinals. Washroom has a total of three urinals, a toilet and two handsinks.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the hot water on the faucet of the wash bowl in the kitchen staff's toilet room not staying on for 15 seconds allowing for proper washing of hands. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the mop not properly stored. Instructed to store the mops hanging up when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -walls around the sinks, coolers and cooking equipment with stains and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some hand sinks during random check of washrooms where faucets did not have a flow of water for 15 seconds; must correct.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some water stained ceiling tiles in various areas of building; replace where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 observed hand sinks throught out both facility in disrepair, faucet not provided a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. Must repair all handsink in disrepair and not flowing for 15 seconds and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-2020.16 observed exit/enrty door 10 at top not tight fitted above 1/4 inch gap. Must repair and maintain. Core

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.18 observed toilet in room a101 in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-502.11 observed refuse container overflowing with garbage and not maintained. Must increase frequency of refuse removal to minimize harborage conditions.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair throughout facility. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed door in disrepair (knob missing) on staff restroom. Must repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed lights under hood in prep kitchen in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from report #2102367 on 10-23-17:observed 5 mice droppings on bottom table near electrical switch box under unused dish machine, 20 mice droppings along walls inside ledges in ariel academy staff lounge, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor inside closet in ariel staff lounge, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor in elevator equipment room near ariel academy main office, 30 mice droppings scattered on floor in large first floor mechanical room near ariel office, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in second floor closet near kindergarten a101, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor behind computers in north kenwood pre-k room c5, 30 mice droppings scattered on microwave, table, and floor along walls and corners in north kenwood staff lounge, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in mechanical room behind north kenwood staff lounge. Instructed manage

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior and exterior of microwave, cabinets, tables and ledges in ariel and north kenwood staff lounges.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all electrical, mechanical, elevator equipment, prep, dining, washroom and storage areas. Clean all floor drains in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 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 5 mice droppings on bottom table near electrical switch box under unused dish machine, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in kitchen office, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor near kitchen office entrance and rear storage area, 5 mice droppings on floor under crates near utensil storage shelves, 20 mice droppings along walls inside ledges in ariel academy staff lounge, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor inside closet in ariel staff lounge, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor in elevator equipment room near ariel academy main office, 30 mice droppings scattered on floor in large first floor mechanical room near ariel office, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in second floor closet near kindergarten a101, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor behind computers in north kenwood pre-k room c5, 30 mice droppings scattered on microwave, table, and floor along walls and corners

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot/tempered water at washbowls in first floor ariel boys washroom near cafeteria. Instructed manager to provide hot/tempered water(85f) at washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all milk crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of microwave, cabinets, tables and ledges in ariel and north kenwood staff lounges.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all electrical, mechanical, elevator equipment, prep, dining, washroom and storage areas. Clean all floor drains 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: Seal loose baseboards along walls under 3-compartment sink and in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

  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: The floor drain underneath the three comp sink in the kitchen is rusted; paint interior of drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no doors on the individual toilet stalls in the boys washroom in the basement; must provide. (found urinals with partitions separating them from one another)

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: No hands washing signs in kitchen staff toilet room. Instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Weak hot water pressure at boy's toilet room hand sink. Instructed to provide undedr hand sink.

  17. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: Some student washrooms throughout building need handsoap; provide and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain kitchen floor drains.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Must clean all floor drains in kitchen under sinks, equipment and at non operable dishmachine. Clean floor inside of walk-in cooler under shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all water stained ceiling tiles in hallways, closets and washrooms where needed. Must lock cabinet on wall of handicapped stall on the nko side in the boys washroom where piping located. Remove dust from all ceiling vents in washrooms where needed. Also remove dust from vents above cooking equipment in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following plumbing violations must be corrected on the ariel academy side: no hot runing water at one sink in mens and womens washroom on second floor, room a105 sink #2, second floor girls, third floor boys, third floor girls must repair water fountains with little or no running water. A105 toilet, a103 toilet, second floor boys one urinal, third floor boys one urinal, third floor girls second toilet. The following must be corrected on the north kenwood side: boys first floor one sink no hot water, second floor faculty no cold water at sink, third floor faculty no cold water at sink, third floor boys no soap dispenser. All washrooms have two sinks except for staff washrooms. Toilets in a105 and a103 are inside of the classrooms but students have access to washrooms in the hallways.

  19. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: One side door facing south on the north kenwood side not rodent proofed in the center. Air coming through the door with visible light and opening is approximately one inch; must rodent proof the door. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean all floor drains in kitchen under sinks, equipment and at non operable dishmachine. Clean floor inside of walk-in cooler under shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all water stained ceiling tiles in hallways, closets and washrooms where needed. Must lock cabinet on wall of handicapped stall on the nko side in the boys washroom where piping located. Remove dust from all ceiling vents in washrooms where needed. Also remove dust from vents above cooking equipment in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following plumbing violations must be corrected on the ariel academy side: no hot runing water at one sink in mens and womens washroom on second floor, room a105 sink #2, second floor girls, third floor boys, third floor girls must repair water fountains with little or no running water. A105 toilet, a103 toilet, second floor boys one urinal, third floor boys one urinal, third floor girls second toilet. The following must be corrected on the north kenwood side: boys first floor one sink no hot water, second floor faculty no cold water at sink, third floor faculty no cold water at sink, third floor boys no soap dispenser. All washrooms have two sinks except for staff washrooms. Toilets in a105 and a103 are inside of the classrooms but students have access to washrooms in the hallways.

  20. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Found hot water temperature in kitchen at lunch time at 39.8f and 40.5f at exposed handsink and three comp sink, found hot water in washrooms at 72.0f. Water for sanitizing dishware and utensils must be at a minimum of 110.0f at three comp sink. Hot water must be restored to all sinks. Kitchen must use an alternative food source of cold lunches until hot running water is restored and inspected by the chicago dept.of health in 48 hours. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • 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: One side door facing south on the north kenwood side not rodent proofed in the center. Air coming through the door with visible light and opening is approximately one inch; must rodent proof the door. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean all floor drains in kitchen under sinks, equipment and at non operable dishmachine. Clean floor inside of walk-in cooler under shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all water stained ceiling tiles in hallways, closets and washrooms where needed. Must lock cabinet on wall of handicapped stall on the nko side in the boys washroom where piping located. Remove dust from all ceiling vents in washrooms where needed. Also remove dust from vents above cooking equipment in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following plumbing violations must be corrected on the ariel academy side: no hot runing water at one sink in mens and womens washroom on second floor, room a105 sink #2, second floor girls, third floor boys, third floor girls must repair water fountains with little or no running water. A105 toilet, a103 toilet, second floor boys one urinal, third floor boys one urinal, third floor girls second toilet. The following must be corrected on the north kenwood side: boys first floor one sink no hot water, second floor faculty no cold water at sink, third floor faculty no cold water at sink, third floor boys no soap dispenser. All washrooms have two sinks except for staff washrooms. Toilets in a105 and a103 are inside of the classrooms but students have access to washrooms in the hallways.

  21. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: All boys bathrooms need detail cleaning to remove the foul oders. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  22. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from 4/18/13 rept#1327037 #27 no soap or paper towels in student washrooms. Ariel side. Critical violation 7-42-090 citation issued previous serious not corrected

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: All boys bathrooms need detail cleaning to remove the foul oders. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  23. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 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: 2 entry doors not rodent proof. Main door and door #8. 1/4 gap at bottom of the door. Must seal all outer openings. Droppings noted in mechanical room near door #8. Open bait on floor in storage closet on nko side. Ants noted in lunchroom prep side. Must correct all violations and maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued outer openings not rodent proofed.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: No hot water in the student/teacher bathrooms on the nko side. Must install and maintain hot water at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030 citation issued. No hot water in student bathrooms.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: No soap or paper towels in student bathrooms on the ariel school side. Must provide soiap and paper towels at all times. 1 hand dryer not working on the nko prep side. No papper towels available. Must provide towels at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030 citation issued. No soap or paper towels in student bathroom

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail cleaning to floors in lunchroom prep area. Must clean under and around all equipment and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: All boys bathrooms need detail cleaning to remove the foul oders. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bathrooms in need of ventilation. Must install and maintain at all times.

  24. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean ventilation hood above the cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken floor tiles and replace stained ceiling tiles outside of the library in the ariel building leading to the girls washroom. Must detail clean floors behind the cooking equipment and remove food debris.

    • 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 peeling paint above the three compartment sink in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light bulb in 2nd floor mop sink closet in the nko building at the east end of the hallway.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must restore hot waster at 1st washbowl from the entrance in nko 1st floor girls washroom. Must repair leaky toilet bowl in the nko pre-k washroom.

  25. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost freezer in small refrigerator in pre-k at nko side.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean stalls in boys toilet rooms on 2nd floor ariel school side and 1st. Floor nko side to remove fecal material, wipe down stall doors on boys and girls 2nd floor. Clean interior of microwaves in teachers lounge

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT LUNCHROOM AND BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM FLOORS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS IN LUNCHROOM, CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN TEACHERS STAFF TOILET ROOMS, AND BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING VENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace light bulb inside freezer in kitchen and provide light bulb inside refrigerator in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Provide self closing devices at boys and girls toilet room doors on 1st. Floor and staff toilet room on 2nd floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hot water handle missing from one of two washbowls in boys toilet room on 1st. Floor nko side, no hot water at washbowl on 1st. And 2nd floor mens staff toilet room, leaks under washbowl in boys toilet room 1st. Floor nko side, and leaks under urinal in boys toilet room ariel side. Leak under first compartment under three compartmnt sink in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: 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. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR PRE-K CLASSROOM REFRIGERATION UNITS AND TEACHERS LOUNGE REFRIGERATOR.

    • 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 GRILL FROM OUTSIDE COMPACTOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  26. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    13 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: Outer openings not protected, #5 entrance/exit doors with 1/4inch gap at bottom right hand side of said door. Instructed to make tight fitting so as no daylight can be seen and to prevent pest entry. Found 40 mouse droppings in the following locations: throughout teachers lounge along wall ledges, light fixtures, closet, behind sofa chairs, behind and on top of shelving units/cabinets in pre-k rooms at nko and ariel, scattered along wall base in boiler room. Also, observed dead small mouse in trash can in boiler room and heard gnawing sounds by mouse behind wall between closets in teachers lounge. Instructed to clean, sanitize affected areas, rodent proof doors, and recommend pest control to service premises. Serious 7-38-020 issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. FOUND HEAVY BUILDUP OF LIQUID WASTE, LITTER, DEBRIS AROUND COMPACTOR AND SPILLS AT COMPACTOR. OBSERVED LARGE OPEN TOP DUMPSTER LEAKING LIQUID ON TO GROUND WITH STRONG FOUL ODOR AND SAID DUMPSTER FILLED PAST LINE WITH MATERIALS,CHAIRS,ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT DUMPSTER, REMOVE MATERIALS/ITEMS, CLEAN, SANITIZE COMPACTOR AND DUMPSTER AREAS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND SPILLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: Found boys and girls toilet rooms on 1st. Floor with no soap, paper towels, or sanitary hand drying device available by students to wash hands after using toilet room facilities. Also, no soap nor paper towels in girls toilet room on 2nd floor and no soap in boys toilet room on 2nd floor. No soap in male staff toilet room on 2nd floor. No paper towels in girls toilet room on 1st. Floor nko side nor soap in boys toilet room on 1st. Floor at nko school. Instructed to provide soap, paper towels, and or sanitary hand drying device for students to properly wash hands per city code. Custodian and engineer provided soap and paper towels to said toilet rooms at this time. Serious 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS WITH DATE OF PREPARATION.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates being used to store items inside walk-in cooler in kitchen and dry storage room in lunchroom and provide adequate shelving/racks for items. Defrost freezer in small refrigerator in pre-k at nko side.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean stalls in boys toilet rooms on 2nd floor ariel school side and 1st. Floor nko side to remove fecal material, wipe down stall doors on boys and girls 2nd floor. Clean interior of microwaves in teachers lounge. Clean exterior of stove and sides of cooking equipment in kitchen.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT LUNCHROOM AND BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM FLOORS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN UPPER AND LOWER WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS IN LUNCHROOM, CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN TEACHERS STAFF TOILET ROOMS, AND BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING VENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace light bulb inside freezer in kitchen and provide light bulb inside refrigerator in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Provide self closing devices at boys and girls toilet room doors on 1st. Floor and staff toilet room on 2nd floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hot water handle missing from one of two washbowls in boys toilet room on 1st. Floor nko side, no hot water at washbowl on 1st. And 2nd floor mens staff toilet room, leaks under washbowl in boys toilet room 1st. Floor nko side, and leaks under urinal in boys toilet room ariel side.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: 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. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR PRE-K CLASSROOM REFRIGERATION UNITS AND TEACHERS LOUNGE REFRIGERATOR.

    • 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 GRILL FROM OUTSIDE COMPACTOR AREA, REMOVE ITEMS FROM FLOORS INSIDE CLOSET IN TEACHERS LOUNGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  27. Fail

    Duplicated · Fail

    No violations

  28. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace cutting boards in kitchen prep area. They have deep droves and dark stains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all holes-cracks-crevices throughout buildings, making walls smooth thight fitting easy cleanable, preventing any insect entrance and horbage. Secure/seal holes in ceiling (janitor's closet ll)preventing rodent access.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Secure/replace light shields in cafeteria cooking area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Replace broken stall door in girls washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken water fountains.

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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.