Cics West Belden Charter School
2245 N McVicker Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Charter School ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Nov 4, 2025
Cics West Belden Charter School was last inspected on November 4, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
November 4, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in 2nd floor boys and girls' restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all handsinks.
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 wall in second floor restroom stall missing paint. Instructed person in charge to repair area to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the teachers unisex washrooms. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as milk, yogurt). At 9:30 am certified manager elizabeth rivera arrived on site. Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · 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 no hot running water at the following handsinks:students boys washroom located in the 2nd floor (water temperature at 72.4 f-74.7f),staff washrooms water temperature at (74.7 f-82.2)located in the 1st floor.instructed management handwashing sinks water temperature must be provided of at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet.instructed management to repair and maintain as required.priority violation 7-38-030(c),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 water leak at drain pipe underneath the far left compartment at the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak 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 no covered waste receptacle provided in the teachers unisex washrooms. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean wall exhaust fan to remove accumulation of dusts located near the walk-in-cooler and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.