Chicago Arts High School was last inspected on September 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 14, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed rat droppings and wooden pallets surrounding by outside garbage dumpster area. Must clean and maintain area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 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 hand washing signs for toilet rooms on 1st,2nd & 3rd fl must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Must eliminate crates used for food storage outside of office and provide adequate shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must scrape chipping paint on ceiling in lunchroom to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical 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 hand washing sink in convenient location near student service line/ pos system. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink in convenient location. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight amount of debris on ground around dumpster area. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door stand-up-cooler #4 .instructed to replace the torn door gasket.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal openings around pipes on wall near the 2 door stand-up cooler #4 in kitchen prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulations of dusts.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure in the women's toilet room located closest to food prep area and used by kitchen employees. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling in food preparation area. Must repaint and maintain. Observed peeling paint on ceiling pipes in boys and girls washrooms in basement. Must repaint 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 dirt and debris on walls inside janitors closets in basement. Must clean 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: Must clean dust build up and debris from floor drains in kitchen food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust build up on ventilation vents inside boys and girls washrooms on the 2rd and 3nd floor. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up and dead insects inside light shields covers in kitchen food prep area, lunchroom, boys and girls washrooms throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted a leak underneath the 3 compartment sink (middle compartment) when the release lever is open. Must repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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 ripped gaskets around the door of the 2-door refrigerator located near the serving line down the hall from the cafeteria.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the can opener blade to remove food debris buildup and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: Raw wood between the exposed hand sink and wall by the thee compartment sink,surface porous. Instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
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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: Broken wall under the wall air condition ,south wall in the kitchen.also broken ceiling wall inside the boy's washroom at second floor,instructed to reair cause,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violations not corrected from 2-8-16,report #1631457 #18-observed window fan not properly protected by the present screening. Screening material shall not be less than 16 mesh to the inch. Instructed to replace. Serious violation:7-38-020 #19-outside garbage dumpster not maintained.we observed lids of two garbage dumpster are broken missing and bended,unable to close. Garbage bags exposed. Instructed to repair / replace mentioned lids. Lids must be closed at all times to minimize rodent / insect activities. Serious violation:7-38-020 today observed violations not corrected. Critical violation:7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Raw wood between the exposed hand sink and wall by the thee compartment sink,surface porous. Instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
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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: Broken wall under the wall air condition ,south wall in the kitchen.also broken ceiling wall inside the boy's washroom at second floor,instructed to reair cause,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Low water pressure on some of the drinking fountains on hallways,instructed to provide additional water flow mechanical drain under the middle compartment of the three compartment sink is leaking,instructed to repair.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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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: Outer openings not protected,an 1" to 1/2" gap at main door #4 by the kitchen not rodent,insect proofed. Also bottom right framen door is rusty with hole instructed to repair.surface must be smooth,clenable and non-absorbent surface.observed window fan not properly protected by the present screening. Screening material shall not be less than 16 mesh to the inch.instructed to replace. Serious violation:7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage dumpster not maintained.we observed lids of two garbage dumpuster are broken missing and bended,unable to cose.garbage bags exposed.instructed to repair/replace mentioned lids. Lids must be closed at all times to minimize rodent/insect activities. Serious violation:7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Raw wood between the exposed hand sink and wall by the thee compartment sink,surface porous. Instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Screen that covers window fan with dust and grease build-up, instructed to 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: Broken wall under the wall air condition ,south wall in the kitchen.also broken ceiling wall inside the boy's washroom at second floor,instructed to reair cause,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Low water pressure on some of the drinking fountains on hallways,instructed to provide additional water flow mechanical drain under the middle compartment of the three compartment sink is leaking,instructed to repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Floors in mop closets in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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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: Floors behind reach in coolkers in need of cleaning to remove debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3 handbowls in various bathrooms in of repair. 1-2nd floor ladies water does not stay on. 2-1 basement level ladies room no water. 3-1 3rd floor ladies room no water. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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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: Replace missing floor tiles in serving area. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.
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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: Seal all openings along baseboards and around pipe fittings in kitchen along wall behind cooking equipment. Seal all cracks and crevices in walls and corners in dry storage area. Seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings, etc in dry storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in ventilation hood.
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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: Replace missing stall doors in women third floor washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide ventilation in all washrooms. Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Increase water pressure at first sink in women lower level washroom. Repair inoperable sinks in washrooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and articles in second serving area, washrooms and all storage areas. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.