Pass

Itw David Speer Academy

5321 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Charter School ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 17, 2026

Itw David Speer Academy was last inspected on September 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 17, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspection history

9 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 boys restroom on 1st and 2nd floor with no handwashing signage. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signs at all handsinks.

      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 damage to wall under soap dispenser in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain area smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle inside the 1st floor and 2nd floor unisex washrooms. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation not corrected in specified time frame.from inspection report# 2603186 issued on 09-20-2024 priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued. #10 observed no hot running water at staff employee bathroom handwashing sink in the 2 floor and also 3 handwashing sinks in the girls washroom. Temperature of water was 84.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. #10 observed hot running water at rear prep area handwashing sink temperature 133.2f, hot running water in employee washroom by gym at 130.3f, hot running water at boys bathroom on 2second floor at 128.3f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f-120f at all hand wash sinks.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle inside the 1st floor and 2nd floor unisex washrooms. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at staff employee bathroom handwashing sink in the 2 floor and also 3 handwashing sinks in the girls washroom. Temperature of water was 84.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water at rear prep area handwashing sink temperature 133.2f, hot running water in employee washroom by gym at 130.3f, hot running water at boys bathroom on 2second floor at 128.3f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f-120f at all hand wash sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 c citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle inside the 1st floor and 2nd floor unisex washrooms. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 10/14/2022, report #2565362. #56--observed burned out light bulbs inside both ventilation hoods. Must replace burned out lights and provide adequate lighting. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted low water pressure at 1 out of the 3 handwashing sinks (left side) in the 2nd floor girls washroom. Must repair and provide adequate water pressure.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle inside the 1st floor and 2nd floor unisex washrooms. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary articles stored in the kitchen dishwashing area. Instructed management to remove all unnecessary items, reorganize remaining articles and store off floor to allow for adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the base coving near the walk-in cooler peeling off wall. Must reattach base coving and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs inside both ventilation hoods. Must replace burned out lights and provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must provide food handler training certificates and keep on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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