Pass

Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy

3645 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Charter School ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 30, 2026

Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy was last inspected on March 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

March 30, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing being done on frozen turkey deli meat.thawing must occur with food being placed in the in cooler over night, or under cold running water.instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.

    Official wording (code 35)

    Approved thawing methods used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the food prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate.instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of mops in the kitchen area and utility/janitor closet. Instructed to store mops properly between usage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tile in the women washroom above the last stall lifted; not in tightly fitted position. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. 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 serving line area handwashing sink missing signage notifying food employees to wash hands. Instructed to provide adequate handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no internal ambient air thermometer provided in the rear kitchen area 2-door upright cooler (near hallway door). Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in all cold-holding units used to store tcs food items in a conspicuous and easily-viewable locations and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed portable handwashing sink located in serving area of dining room, no variance on file for portable handwashing sink. Instructed to remove portable handwashing sink and install handwashing sink in serving area of dining room to allow convenient use by employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) consolidated violation

      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 eye wash station attached to faucet of handwashing sink in kitchen. Instructed to remove eyewash station, handwashing sink may not be used for any other purpose other than handwashing. Corrected on site eyewash station removed from handwashing sink before completion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) consolidated with violation above. Citation issued.

      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 improper minimum hot water temperature at three handwashing sinks, in girls washroom second floor east(72.1f) and in boys washroom first floor east(83.5f and 83.7f). Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed non food items stored on milk crates in kitchen and floor in dining room. Instructed to eliminate milk crates used for elevation, provide adequate shelving to elevate food and non-food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris underneath shelving in dry storage room. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed buildup on interior of floor drain underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet knob on the right sink of the mens toilet room missing. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damanged floor tile in lunch room area just to the right of the entrance under the white dry erase board. Instructed to repair and maintain as to make the floor easy to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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