Pass

Newport Children's Academy

1819-1825 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60657 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 22, 2026

Newport Children's Academy was last inspected on June 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 22, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the walls in the kitchen. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. 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: Observed one (1) of the two (2) sinks in the green toddler rooms to have a metered faucet that shuts off within 3 seconds. Instructed manager to service sink meter to allow for at minimum 15 seconds of water without the need to reactivate.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the right most basin of the three compartment sink in the kitchen to be leaking from the drain pipe below at time of inspection. Instructed manager to service leak and maintain in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance door sweep and 1/4 inch gap at rear exit double doors sweep. Must rodent proof doors.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed manager food handler must wear effective hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment floor drain is draining slowly. Must clean 3-compartment sink grease trap and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hand washing signage at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to have hand washing signs at all hand wash sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted cracks, slight dents and lines on walls at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some washrooms handwash bowls with push buttons with less than 20 seconds running water time. Instructed manager must recalibrate handwash bowls with push buttons to a minimal of 20 seconds running water time while pushed.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove soft unknown material around drains inside the compartments of three compartment sink.

      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: Water leaking on floor from drain pipe under the three compartment sink(soap compartment),repair cause.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 2-10214(a)(a) must provide.

      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: Found no vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedure. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 2-501.11a must provide.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 2-10214(a)(a) must provide.

      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: Found no vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedure. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 2-501.11a must provide.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling time/temperature control for safety food. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-012.(handling ground beef, beans,milk, etc.) must provide.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer inside reach in cooler. Must provide.

  10. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 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 exit doors leading to the outside must have a tight fitting seal/rodent proof strip.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Must provide an attached drain board to the three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive splashing of waste water from the three compartment sink open floor drain on to the surrounding floor. Must repair to prevent splashing.

  12. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: No refrigeration on site. Must provide.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Must provide either a chlorine or quaternary sanitizer for the three compartment sink.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot water throughout facility. Temperature at 62f.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Must provide soap and paper towels for all exposed hand washing sinks.

    • 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: No pest control log book or required documentation. Must provide. All exit doors leading to the outside must have a tight fitting seal/rodent proof strip.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No outdoor waste receptacles. Must provide.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate on premises or class documentation. Must provide.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Must provide chemical test strips for the three compartment sink.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Must provide an attached drain board to the three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard between the kitchen exposed hand sink and the three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal stem thermometer for checking food temperatures of hot foods delivered by caterer.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.