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Gale Community Academy Annex

7650 N Marshfield AVE, Chicago, IL 60626

School ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 18, 2026

Gale Community Academy Annex was last inspected on February 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

February 18, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Found outside compactor areas not clean.garbage surrounding compactor floors.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-020b.must clean and maintain.outside dumpster areas cleaned during inspection.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment not in use stored in the room adjacent to the kitchen. There are several desks,mats, tables, hot and cold holding units, warming units. These items need to be stored properly. Items not working or no longer needed need to be removed and other itms need ot be stored in a way to not casue insect/rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in room adjacent to kitchen need to be cleaned and maintained.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wooden blocks noted being used as a means of elevation for drainage piping from a leaking pipe. Must remove/repair.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Torn rubber door gasket on the dairy cooler. Must replace.

      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: All unused equipment wrapped and designated for storage must be removed to prevent pest harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors behind all cooking equipment and throughout the dry food storage room with dirt and debris.----floor drain under the one compartment prep sink dirty. Must clean and maintain all.-----missing and water damaged ceiling tiles above the prep area. Must replace.----must not use expanding spray foam as a wall sealant at the mop sink. Must be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure and vomit spill kit incomplete.(missing disposable aprons, disinfectant rated for norovirus, etc.)priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean behind and under heavy equipment. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains at the kitchen prep area underneath the sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted underused equipment scattered through out the serving line room. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-203.11 observed no hand sink installed in prep in the kitchen(north area),were all food is handled. Install and maintain hand sink at said area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)no citation issued -

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe under two compartment sink,instructed to repair and maintain also replace rusty faucet at drinking fountain first floor by the kitchen entrance

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Debris and spider webs on floor along baseboard walls in the kitchen beside the cooking equipment,clean and maintain missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen across from dry storage

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No hot/cold water provided at washbowl by the north wall inside the boy's washroom,first floor.repair cause.another wash bowl(cold/hot water) provided at said washroom.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted missing ceilig tiles at serving area and kitchen area. Instructed management to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Noted broken light shield over serving area. Instructed to replace light shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted unused walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer in kitchen.instructed management either to remove,repair or replace units.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice accumulation on freezer door and fan covers in walk-in freezer, instructed to defrost and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of hot holding unit of food debris and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors under heavy equipment in kitchen and cracked floor tile in front of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall in servery, also stained ceiling tile in prep area above the 2-comp sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed boys toilet room on 4th fl with 1 of the 2 hand sinks not working; boys toilet room on 3rd fl 1 of 3 hand sinks with no hot water. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in all mop/janitor closets on the premises. Instructed to remove items six inches off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the two compartment sinks and by the walk-in cooler,instructed to replace

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Missing cold water handle at first wash bowl by the door, in boys washroom,fourth floor wash bowl at boys washroom at first floor not maintaining water flow long enough to wash hands.metered faucet shall be designed to provide a flow of water for a least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.steam-mixing valves are prohibited

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found cutting board in poor repair.(deep grooves)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Found burnt light fixture inside walk in cooler.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair large hole on north side wall, beside mop sink. Replace ceiling tile stained with black substance on hallway by the third floor elevator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide light shield inside the walk-in cooler,by the kitchen door and office.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: First floor drinking fountain is continuously running, instructed to repair and remove rust on base and around the faucet of the unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THAT ALL WASHROOMS(1ST-2ND-THIRD-AND FOURTH FLOOR) HAVE ONE OR TWO WASHBOWLS WITHOUT RUNNING HOT OR COLD WATER,SOME OF THE HANDLE NEEDS REPAIRS. SOME MECHANICAL FAUCETS NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH WATER FLOW TO BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS.Any self-closing, slow closing, or metering faucet used shall be designed to provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. ALL WASHROOMS HAVE MULTIPLE WASH BOWLS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.

  14. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace ceiling tile in serving area,by the kitchen door

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair mechanical drain that is leaking water under the three compartment sink. Found no hot water provided at middle wash bowl at girls wash room, no hot water provided at wash bowl by the window at girls wash room second floor,also second and third floor boys washroom.all washrooms has multiple wash bowls with hot/cold running water

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILETS ON 2NDFL ,MUST REPAIR DAMAGED LEATHER COVER ON MATRASS PAD ON IN GYM,AND REMOVE DUCK TAPES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON TOILET IN FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEE TOILET, AND MOP SINK ON 3RDFL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN FOOD SERVING AREA,IN ELECTRICAL CLOSETS ON 2ND & 3RD FLOORS,AND IN BOILER ROOM ALONG WALLS.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER STAINED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCEN,AND IN HALL.ALSO PAINT PEELING ON WALLS IN FOOD SERVING AREA,AND SEAL HOLE ON WALL AROUND PIPE IN GIRLS TOILET 3RDFL IN 2ND STALL .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONSTANT DRIPPING ON FAUCET AT 3COMP.SINK,AND HOT WATER KNOBS IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILETS ON 2ND & 3RDFLS.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • 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. REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON MILK COOLER IN FRONT SERVING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INCREASE LOW WATER PRESSURE IN 1 OF 3 SINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS NEXT TO ROOM 456. INCREASE HERE AND THROUGHOUT SCHOOL AS NEEDED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SHORT RUN TIMES FOR WATER IN SINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS NEXT TO ROOM 456. INCREASE RUN TIME HERE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED TO ENSURE PROPER HANDWASHING. PROVIDE A 2" AIR GAP BETWEEN TUBING AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FAN ROOM ON 4TH FLOOR.

    • 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. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR STAFF. NO TERMOMETERS ON SITE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLOSETS IN DINING AREA. REMOVE UNEEDED ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.non food contact surfaces of storage shelving/racks need cleaning.

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods.damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced.classrooms that had peeling paint shall be repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.missing light shields in walk in freezer, shall be provided.light shields need cleaning in bathrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms need cleaning.

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