Chicago Academy for the Arts

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 5, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Oct 2, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Dec 21, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Dec 14, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on site at time of inspection. Instructed to contract with a licensed pest control provider, receive service, and maintain all required documents on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2545812 dated 12/20/2021. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b)b. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

5. Dec 20, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

6. Dec 1, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Found no hot water on site.hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout theestablishment. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

7. May 3, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No clean up kit or procedures onsite for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide kit and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

8. Mar 13, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

9. Apr 5, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

10. Apr 27, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

11. May 7, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

12. Apr 21, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Found staff toilet room on first floor and toilet room on 2nd floor with broken self closing devices. Instructed to repair and maintain.

13. Jan 30, 2013 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor in breakroom and boiler room not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls not maintained in breakroom. Instructed to repair walls and seal all gaps and openings along wallbase and install coving along wallbase.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation not provided in toilet rooms. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have windows open during operation.

14. Jan 11, 2013 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of rodent activity on premises. Observed mice droppings-approximately 30 plus in cafetria/breakroom in southwest and northwest corners, and behind vending machine and radiator. Also, east door has 1/4 inch gap across bottom of door. Instructed to obtain licensed pest control company to service premises, provide pest control logbook with all required written documents including service invoice. Must remove all activity, detail clean and sanitize areas. Must rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor in breakroom and boiler room not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls not maintained in breakroom. Instructed to repair walls and seal all gaps and openings along wallbase and install coving along wallbase.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation not provided in toilet rooms. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have windows open during operation.