Pass

Intrinsic Charter School

4540 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

School ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 3, 2025

Intrinsic Charter School was last inspected on September 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 3, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet in unisex employee toilet room. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floor drain underneath three compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floor drain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interior of light shields in the kitchen prep area to remove dead insects and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent cover in the unisex toilet room located in the gymnasium. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight amount of dirt and debris on ground around dumpsters in outdoor dumpster area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with debris under and behind ovens.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 55 6-201.12: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines FOOD SERVICE LINE LOCATED IN THE GYM OF SCHOOL FOUND WITHOUT ADEQUATE, CLEANABLE CEILING. OPEN WOODEN BEAMS, EXPOSED VENTILATION PIPING AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE CEILING/COVER ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. - Feb 15, 2019 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION BY 9/8/2020 AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

  7. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2312777 DATED:09/24/2019 NOT CORRECTED 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN AREA FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. - Feb 15, 2019 55 6-201.12: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines FOOD SERVICE LINE LOCATED IN THE GYM OF SCHOOL FOUND WITHOUT ADEQUATE, CLEANABLE CEILING. OPEN WOODEN BEAMS, EXPOSED VENTILATION PIPING AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE CEILING/COVER ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. - Feb 15, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION(S) AND MAINTAIN BY 10/1/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION AT THIS TIME. 54 5-501.15: Outside Receptacles OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: (1)faucet loose at hand sink in mens students wash room at end of hall way 1st floor.instructed to repair plumbing issue and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: (1)faucet loose at hand sink in mens students wash room at end of hall way 1st floor.instructed to repair plumbing issue and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpsters not maintained overflowing with trash and boxes and lids wide open with trash above dumpsters.must keep outside garbage area maintained with tight fitting lids to prevent food source for pests.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b),no citation issued at this time.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Food splashed debris on walls above the dish washing 3 compartment sink area.instructed to clean and sanitize and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain underneath the prep sink is dirty with debris.instructed to clean floor drain in detail and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Some light bulbs burnt-out in food prep area.instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Accumulation of dusts on exhaust hood above oven area.instructed to clean in detail and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2240218 DATED:11/15/2018 NOT CORRECTED 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN AREA FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. - Feb 15, 2019 55 6-201.12: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines FOOD SERVICE LINE LOCATED IN THE GYM OF SCHOOL FOUND WITHOUT ADEQUATE, CLEANABLE CEILING. OPEN WOODEN BEAMS, EXPOSED VENTILATION PIPING AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE CEILING/COVER ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. - Feb 15, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION(S) AND MAINTAIN BY 10/1/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Approximately 130 lbs of cooked turkey roasts found at improper temperature ranging between 49 f to 58.3 f tightly covered with tin foil in metal pans, located in the walk-in cooler with a prepared date of 11-14-18. Manager states an estimated value of $15.00. All foods discarded. Priority violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing internal thermometer inside the hot holding unit on the service line. Must replace/provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive dust on ceiling above the rear kitchen area food prep tables. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Food service line located in the gym of school found without adequate, cleanable ceiling. Open wooden beams, exposed ventilation piping and unable to clean. Must provide a cleanable ceiling/cover above the food service area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found wet floor inside the walk in cooler. Standing water on the wall base and corner. Instructed to dry the floor and maintain. Manager asked one of the employee to dry the floor inside the walk in cooler during inspection. Floor is now dry and maintained.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover in girls washroom south side location with dust accumulated. Must remove dust and maintain.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found 2 dumpsters overflowing, and lids unable to close in rear outside garbage area. Instructed area must be maintained, and lids must remain closed at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found milk cooler with strong odor and milk stained interior (on the bottom). Must detail clean and sanitize. Operator corrected during inspection.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.