Finki Elementary Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 4, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: The front main entrance door (far left/closest to the main office) has 1/4" gap underneath and is not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to cover gap to make door rodent/insect proof and maintain.

     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: Large can opener on the prep table in the prep area with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.

     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: The middle washbowl in the girls, 1st fl toilet room 9by the elevator) has no hot water. Instructed to provide hot water and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Sep 18, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. At the time of the inspection, the manager presented a void copy of the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed to provide the original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Aug 31, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Sep 12, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. Sep 28, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Oct 16, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Feb 13, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed about 15 rodent droppings on the floor of the dry storage room and about 5 rodent droppings in the closets of pre-scholl rooms 103 and 107. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacles inside of the women's and girl's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

8. Feb 7, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED ARAMARK WRITTEN CLEAN UP POLICY WHICH STATES THEY USE VIREX ll 256,BUT THERE IS NONE ON PREMISES, AND THE REFERENCE SHEET FOR THIS PRODUCT IS NOT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES (ENG. HAS NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/DISINFECTANT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling light shields in the prep kitchen not clean, instructed to clean, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Apr 11, 2018 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Apr 3, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 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 3 drain flies on wall and 10-15 in and around drain under unused dish machine in dish machine room. Must remove and contact pest control for service. 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: Clean floors of boys/girls 2nd fl. Washrooms of paper debris.

11. May 11, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dripping water from faucet at exposed hand wash sink in pre-k room 105.

12. Feb 25, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

13. May 6, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning and or replacing. Must clean 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: Floors in dry storage, walk in cooler, and prep area in need of cleaning to remove all build up under and around all equipment. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The girls washroom 1st handbowl water must stay on to properly wash hands. Must correct and maintain at all times.

14. Apr 25, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found facility using styrofoam trays to cover food on hot food serving line. Instructed to use proper metal lids and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floor of walk in cooler with exposed concrete. Instructed to repair and maintain.

15. Feb 5, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some dust noted on vents above cooking equipment; clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors around and under equipment (cooking, walk-in cooler, storage shelves) and floor drains in kitchen at all sinks, cooking equipment and dishmachine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some paper on ceiling of boys washroom wall; removed at this time.

16. Jan 9, 2012 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN SOME UTILITY/MOP SINK ROOMS,B0ILER ROOM AND THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ROOM, OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

17. Sep 20, 2011 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

18. Jan 5, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • 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. THE LARGE CONTATNERS HOLDING THE SUGAR, FLOUR ECT.NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

19. Jul 6, 2010 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: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DOOR #2.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST ADJUST FAUCETS AT HAND SINKS IN SOME TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT MIDDLE HAND SINK IN 2ND FL.(N)BOY'S & URINAL IN POOR REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FIRE PUMP ROOM,BOOK ROOM,2ND FL. MECHANICAL (N&S),LIBRARY STORAGE,ROOM 222,MDF ROOM.

20. Jun 14, 2010 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS DISH MACHINE AREA,LAUNDRY ROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE,OFFICE(KITCHEN),NEAR REAR MOPSINK(KITCHEN),PRE-K CLOSET,ELECTRICAL ROOM (N),ENGINEER ELECTRICAL.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED #1(E&W),#2.HOLE IN WALLBASE IN ENGINEER ELECTRICAL ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS AND SEAL WALLBASE,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/14/10.

    • 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.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES ON GROUND AND ON TOP OF LIDS OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND LIDS WIDE OPENED.MUST REMOVE GARBAGE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,KEEP LIDS CLOSED.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DOOR #2.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST ADJUST FAUCETS AT HAND SINKS IN SOME TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT MIDDLE HAND SINK IN 2ND FL.(N)BOY'S & URINAL IN POOR REPAIR.

    • 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 ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FIRE PUMP ROOM,BOOK ROOM,2ND FL. MECHANICAL (N&S),LIBRARY STORAGE,ROOM 222,MDF ROOM.