Innovations High School was last inspected on September 16, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
September 16, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed non working toilet in wheel chair accessible stall in third floor student men's washroom. Instructed to repair toilet in wheel chair accessible stall in third floor student men's washroom and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.19: observed right staff all gender washroom door on the third floor not self closing. Instructed to repair or replace self closing device on right staff all gender washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self-closing.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperatures ranging between 73.9-75.8f at handwashing sinks in washrooms on third floor in facility(all three handwashing sinks in third floor men's student washroom and both handwashing sinks in third floor staff all gender washrooms). Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap in second floor men's student washroom. Instructed handwashing sinks shall be supplied with a supply of hand cleaning liquid or powder. Corrected on site handwashing soap provided at handwashing sinks in second floor men's student washroom before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed non working toilet in wheel chair accessible stall in third floor student men's washroom. Instructed to repair toilet in wheel chair accessible stall in third floor student men's washroom and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed right staff all gender washroom door on the third floor not self closing. Instructed to repair or replace self closing device on right staff all gender washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self-closing.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2603170 dated 09/20/2024 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 no citation issued. Must provide trash cans with lids inside of all-gender staff restrooms on the third floor. Corrected on site covered receptacles provided for both all gender staff restrooms on third floor before conclusion of inspection.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Expired food handler training provided for one food handler. Instructed to provide valid food handler training for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide trash cans with lids inside of all-gender staff restrooms on the third floor.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Employees food stored next to customer's food in double door cooler, instructed to separate.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at any handwashing sinks. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found a minimum hot water temperature of 73f located in 2nd floor girls toilet room. Instructed manager to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Hand wash sink faucet handle at main kitchen too stiff to turn. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handsink near steam table prep line in the cafeteria. Instructed to install according to hand sink placement standards.. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up dust and loose debris on the floors in the utility (janitor) closets on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Instructed to detail clean both closets to remove any debris and dirt buildup. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the middle faucet of the girls washroom on the 3rd floor loose. Instructed to repair/tighten.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs in 5 ceiling units of the 3rd floor girl's washroom and also a burned out light in the ceiling fixture of the 3rd floor utility (janitor) closet. Instructed to replace bulbs and maintain lighting in the unit.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Food and non food containers must be labeled in kitchen, found a large jug not labeled.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Disposable utensils not stored properly at self service line, instructed to store invertedly to prevent customers contamination.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Weak water pressure at hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint/holes in lunchroom areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Weak cold water pressure at female students toilet room hand wash sink faucets, instructed to provide under city pressure.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Staff toilet room hand sink faucet is loose, instructed to repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Mop head and bucket stored in kitchen corner, instructed to store in janitor's closet when not in use.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair one of three hand soap dispensers in the men's and ladies restroom on the 2nd floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors at student cafeteria to remove food debris.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT MILK COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HAND SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ABOVE 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED AWAY FROM SINK.
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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. MUST PROVIDE A BACK SPLASH ON THE WALL BEHIND 3COMP SINK THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINTED DRY WALL IS PROVIDED NOW.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.