LaSalle Language Academy was last inspected on May 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
May 4, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation in the dry food storage room.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted the automatic far left hand washing sink in the girls washroom located adjacent to the lunchroom not functional. No hot or cold running water. Instructed to repair and use the additional two hand washing sinks in the same room.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted inoperable, unused two door tall reach-in cooler in the kitchen must either be repaired or removed from the premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINKS (2) IN IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS BATHROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM 205 TO NOT HAVE PAPER TOWELS OR A METHOD OF HAND DRYING AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS. BOTH WALL MOUNTED FANS WERE BROKEN AND NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND NO PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/ PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS OR A METHOD OF HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
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 one of three hand sinks in 1st floor bathroom next to maintenance storage closet to have a non functional sensor at time of inspection. No water dispenses when trying to use. The other 2 sinks in bathroom are available with hot and cold water. Instructed to service sensor on hand sink and maintain in good repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exhaust hood filters heavily covered in dust build up at time of inspection. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain filters free of excessive dust build up.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 03/15/2024, report #2591076: #55) observed slow leak from air vent in ceiling in kitchen area; ceiling leak diverter installed, must repair and maintain. #56) mechanical ventilation not functioning in all staff toilet rooms, must repair and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090. Instructed to remove diverter if repaired, and provide ventilation in all staff bathrooms.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow leak from air vent in ceiling in kitchen area; ceiling leak diverter installed, must repair and maintain.
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 walls, floor, radiator heating units throughout the prep and serving area encrusted with heavy dust, instructed to clean and maintain said areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Mechanical ventilation not functioning in all staff toilet rooms, must repair and maintain at all times.
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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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted open kitchen window at the three compartment sink with a torn mesh screen and large open hole. Instructed to replace mesh screen to be tight fitting to prevent fly entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Radiator top at the kitchen three compartment sink with dust and dirt. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Wall above the three compartment sink with excessive dust. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Dust build up at filters under the hood,clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Procedure/plan on site,however kit not complete, missing the corrected solution, mask,apron,dust pan etc.must maintain appropriate supplies on site. New information given. 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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Broken in different area black door frame inside the two door reach-in cooler at rear storage area(by the west wall),instructed to replace. Front grill of the two door reach-in freezer broken from hinges,instructed to repair/replace(same area of reach-in cooler),also must remove cardboard box from stored on top the motor of mentioned unit.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Wall fan by the window in the kitchen with excess dust build-up. Clean and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: One door reach-in units in dining area,not locked.area is used for multiple purpose. Instructed to provide keys and keep units locked at all time or relocate unit inside kitchen . Kitchen employee do not have all time control or view of mentioned units. Milk is stored inside units
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Floor grease trap lid rusty not able to clean. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No self closing door provided at "all gender restroom",instructed to provide
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on left side of hand washing sink adjacent to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to install splash guard at said area. Maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Unable to identify lidded trash can receptacles for sanitary items in employee rest room in rear. Instructed manager to provide lidded trash can receptacles for sanitary items in employees restroom. Maintain at all times
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers with white food substances stored inside with no common name labels. Instructed manager to provide common name labels on all bulk food containers with food storage. Maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on left side of hand washing sink adjacent to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to install splash guard at said area. Maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink not maintained. When water is released from a compartment at the 3 compartment sink, in dish washing area, observed food debris and clear waste water backing up into a different compartments. Instructed site to not use 3 compartment. Site placed on 2 day alternative food source notice. Instructed facility to repair sink so when waste water is released no back up occurs, before re inspection. Violation was corrected by end of inspection. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-025
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Unable to identify lidded trash can receptacles for sanitary items in employee rest room in rear. Instructed manager to provide lidded trash can receptacles for sanitary items in employees restroom. Maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 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: Observed food storage containers not properly labeled in the rear storage room. Must properly label containers and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving in the rear food storage room. Must repaint and maintain.
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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: Observed dirt and debris on floor drains in the 2nd floor boys washroom. Must clean and maintain. Observed dust and debris on floors underneath food storage shelving in rear storage room. Must clean and maintain.
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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: Observed ceiling ventilation vents with excessive dust accumulation on 1st & 2nd floor girls and boys washrooms and 1st floor staff washroom located next to kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt on ceiling in the 1st&2nd floor boys washroom. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation and dead insects inside light shields covers in the lunch room. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the hot water exposed handwashing sink in food prep area. Must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirements not met no logs records on site as required. Instructed to provide.
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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: Observed broken door gasket on 2-door reach in cooler across from the staff toilet room. Instructed to repair/replace gasket and maintain.
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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: Observed floors not clean under the 3-comp sink and under heavy equipment, dust and food debris present. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.
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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: Observed ceiling vent in dry storage room, and kitchen filters with excessive dust accumulation. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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 or replace worn door gasket on 2- door reach in cooler in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from reach in freezer in rear area,prep tables,steam table.
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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 debri from floor along wall bases and under equipment in prep area.
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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: Must clean debri from light shields in lunchroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in prep area and lunchroom
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair low hot water pressure at hand sink in 1st fl. Staff toiletroom.
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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: Observed torn gaskets on interior of reach in refrigeration units near 3 compartment sink. Replace torn gaskets and maintain.
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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: Observed all ceiling vents within washrooms throughout entire school with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain all ceiling vents.
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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: Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout 1st floor ceiling. Replace all missing floor tiles and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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 re caulk around the washbowl sink of the girls washroom(last sink close to the window) and maintain.
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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: Must clean in detail all the vents in boys and girls washroom(with dust buil-up)and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Must install self closer device on the door of the faculty washroom,2nd floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: One out of 3 faucet of the boys washroom ,2nd floor, not in good repair. Must repair and maintain. One out of 3 faucet of the girls washroom, 1st floor with very little hot water prssure. Must increase hot water pressure.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Newly installed self-closing device on staff washroom door is broken. Instructed to repair/replace.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from 6-4-12 not corrected.#37-provide a self-closing door device for the kitchen washroom. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Provide a self-closing door device for the kitchen washroom.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR DAIRY/BREAD COOLER AND BOX FREEZER. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS IN THE RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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