Yccs Chatham Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 2, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no 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. Instructed to provide adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control logbook on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the logbook. Instructed to provide a current pest control logbook and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted trash and debris in south enclosed space to outside dumpster and trash on grounds surrounding dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

2. Nov 17, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     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: Observed 1/4' gap at bottom of ada access door in dining room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucets on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep and serving areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Oct 10, 2024 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 door in the dining area by the prep area is not rodent/insect proofed at the bottom. 1/4"gap noted. Instructed to make door tight fitting at the bottom so it is rodent/insect proofed.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The top exterior surface of the stove has a thick white substanced on it. Instructed to clean and maintain stove.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: The right faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks at the base. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment in the prep area with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Dec 15, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Dec 13, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION(55 DUMPSTER SERVICE) NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-16-22 REPORT #2568642. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED. Violation Codes: 5-501.13 Inspector Comments: 5-501.13 OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR REFUGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors around the grease trap to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Dec 21, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.13 observed no commercial dumpster receptacle on site. Instructed manager to provide commercial dumpster for refuge. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

7. Dec 20, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap disconnected from 3 compartment sink. All warewashing sinks must have a grease trap or catch basin. Priorty violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.13 observed no commercial dumpster receptacle on site. Instructed manager to provide commercial dumpster for refuge. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

8. Dec 16, 2022 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). No citation issued

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 40 rodent droppings throughout facility including in kitchen, storage room adjacent to kitchen and near cooler in teacher's lounge. Instructed manager to service all affected areas. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). No citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no commercial dumpster receptacle on site. Instructed manager to provide commercial dumpster for refuge. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

9. Oct 19, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Oct 12, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest located in the kitchen near the hand washing sink and the three compartment sink and right side of the three compartment sink.(apprx 10-15 droppings) observed another 30-40 droppings inside of the three door wooden cabinet bottom shelves located inside the kitchen near the stove. Observed another 20-25 droppings in the dry storage room located beyond the white door inside the kitchen and approx another 10-15 just inside the lunch room area near the stand up reach in refrigerators. Instructed to clean and sanitize area. Contact pest control and have service before re-inspection date set for october 19th 2021 with pest control service report. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) no citation issued.

      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 paper towel housing unit located on the other side of the kitchen away from the hand washing sink. Instructed to place paper towel unit on the same side as the hand washing sink.

      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 the insides of the cooling units with a build up of food debris and clutter of food items. Instructed to use other refrigeration or provide more shelving for unit being used.

      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 in the toilet room located next to the music room just inside the lunch room. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt under and around cooking equipment and non cooking equipment (refrigerators, counters etc) instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed very low lighting in the dry storage room located inside the kitchen. Instructed to provide better lighting as it will help with being able to spot pest and insect activity as well as light for cleaning and maintaining.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Dec 17, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken floor tile at the exit door. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around the coolers and heavy equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Nov 22, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed vomit and diarrheal procedure in place. However must provide all necessary items outlined in policy including disposable mop, face mask and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

      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 no handwashing sink located in lunchroom serving area. Must install handwashing sink

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

13. Nov 13, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed vomit and diarrheal procedure in place. However must provide all necessary items outlined in policy including disposable mop, face mask and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

      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 no handwashing sink located in lunchroom serving area. Must install handwashing sink.

      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: Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 52 mice droppings on floor by small hole in lower wall in hallway and behind dryer in engineer office. Must clean/sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

14. Dec 12, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

15. Dec 12, 2018 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

16. Nov 8, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

17. Nov 1, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies to handle those events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mice activity on the premises. 20 mice droppings scattered in the corners and along the wallbase in the storage area in the cafeteria. Instructed to remove droppings, sanitize the area and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Also, pest control log book not maintained. No recent service report available for review. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the food preparation area not clean. Found dirt/debris around the grease trap and in the corners. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

18. Nov 8, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

19. May 5, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost interior of reach-in coolers(ice buildup).

20. Apr 20, 2017 Fail

    License · 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: No pest control log book available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide pest control log book. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost interior of reach-in coolers(ice buildup).

21. Dec 12, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

22. Nov 3, 2015 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: Observed leaky faucet on mop sink in boys 3rd floor toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

23. Oct 27, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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: The door at the fourth stall in the girls washroom on the second floor is in poor repair; must reattach door to the stall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water at the handsink in the girls washroom on the second floor; must restore hot running water to the handsink.

24. Oct 11, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted or provided by staff at time of investigation. Citation issued-serious 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment throughout all areas of building.

    • 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 baseboard in e3ngineer's storagw room. Clean and/or paint walls in and leading up to kitchen. Remove chipping paint from walls in mop closets and re-paint them. Remove cob webs from corners throughout dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace faucets on washbowls in boy's washroom on 3rd floor that are not long enough to allow proper handwashing without touching the basin of the sink.

25. Sep 28, 2012 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: Detail clean floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment throughout all areas of building.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal up hole in wall in storage room. Clean and/or paint walls, ceilings and baseboards in areas that are no longer easily cleanable in kitchen and storage areas. Remove chipping paint from mop closet(s) and re-paint them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing shields on lights in kitchen dishwashing area.