Excel Academy - Woodlawn

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 27, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water coming out slow at handsink on serving line. Instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Food service manager on duty has copy of sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to have on site and provide original certificate at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 no citation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Sep 18, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water faucet knob at the first compartment of the three comp sink leaking when running; instructed to repair to stop leaking.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: The food service manager on duty has no city of chicago food service sanitation certificate as required; instructed to obtain the required certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Sep 26, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     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: Floors throughout prep area and dining area in need of detail cleaning to remove any debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Air vent in prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Nov 14, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Sep 6, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in serving area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6. Sep 21, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Sep 16, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with food sanitation certificate on site. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in serving area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom rght corner of left door at exit #5. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor. Instructed to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits inside hand washing and 3-compartment sinks. Instructed manager to remove all rust and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in girls, women and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on floor along walls and corners near hand washing and 3-compartment sinks. Instructed manager to clean floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide. Prifority foundation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. May 2, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed some peeling paint located on the ceiling in the food prep area. Instructed to make surface smooth.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed some minor accumulated dirt debris located under the 3 compartment sink and under the dry storage shelves. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. May 11, 2018 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: Found the hot water at one hand sink in the girls washroom on the second floor did not run for 15 seconds; must run for 15 seconds; corrcted during inspection. Found no running hot water at one sink in the girls washroom on the first floor; restore. Corrected during inspection. Found low running water pressure at handsinks on the first floor in the boys, girls and staff washroom; increase water pressure. Corrected during inspection.