Pass

Acero Jovita Idar Charter School

5050 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

School ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 2, 2026

Acero Jovita Idar Charter School was last inspected on October 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 2, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base of exit door #12. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperatures ranging between 73.4-82.6f at handwashing sinks in student washrooms, observed improper minimum water temperatures at handwashing sinks in third floor boy's and girl's, second floor boy's and first floor boy's and girl's washrooms. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

      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 opening at base of exit door #12. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper wash solution temperature, observed temperature of the wash solution in high temperature dish machine at improper temperature of 142f. Instructed to repair high temperature dish machine, wash solution temperature of said high temperature dish machine that uses hot water to sanitize may not be less than 160f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no water pressure at handwashing sinks in student washrooms. Observed no water pressure at right sink in third floor boy's washrrom, left sink girl's third floor washroom and left sink second floor girl's washroom.instructed to restore water pressure to said handwashing sinks in said washrooms and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no proof of food handler training for one food handler and one expired food handler certificate for another food handler. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Fan in walk in freezer with ice build up. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in restrooms on third floor(boys and girls). Instructed person in charge to provide signage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sink faucets in second floor boys' restroom to be loose. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of residue in floor drain near high temperature dish machine n third floor and in drain near handsink in kitchen area (across from three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and loose wall attachment in mop sink room located in kitchen. Instructed person in chsrge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep sink in the prep area. Instructed to keep all wiping cloths in proper sanitzing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in the bucket in the utility closet. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink in kitchen near staff lockers with leaky pipe. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found kitchen handwashing sink (next to coffee station) at improper temperature (77f), and 1st floor single restroom next to reception (74f). Must be at 100f-120f. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). 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: Found handwashing sink in kitchen near staff lockers with leaky pipe. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found handwashing sink in kitchen neare coffee station with low pressure. Repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d): all handwash sink timer faucets in poor repair, instd to activate timers to allow a constant flow of at least 15 seconds for proper handwashing.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: All handwash sink timer faucets in poor repair, instd to activate timers to allow a constant flow of at least 15 seconds for proper handwashing.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure through out premises, 72.0-74.0f. Instd to provide 100f-120f at all handwash sinks and 110f at 3-compartment sink at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

  10. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.13 NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  11. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation 59.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation from 8/27/19 report 2311335 not corrected: 10- 5-205.11(a) inoperable handwash sink in 3rd floor dishwashing room (high temperature warewashing machine located). No hot or cold running water under city pressure. Instd to repair and maintain with adequate pressure of hot (minimum 100f) and cold running water under city pressure. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.13 NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: missing food handler training verification for all food employees. Instd to prove and maintain verification on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.11(a) inoperable handwash sink in 3rd floor dishwashing room (high temperature warewashing machine located). No hot or cold running water under city pressure. Instd to repair and maintain with adequate pressure of hot (minimum 100f) and cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training verification for all food employees. Instd to prove and maintain verification on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  13. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: : 2-501.11 no cleaning procedure in place for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no cleaning procedure in place for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.11(a) handsink in dishwashing room 3rd floor inoperable, no hot or cold running water under city pressure. Instd to repair and maintain with adequate pressure of hot (minimum 100f) and cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 no handwashing signage at toilet rooms through out (1st, 2nd, 3rd). Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) excessive ice build up on condensor line in walk in freezer. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain surface.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) gaskets around stoppers at 3-compartment sink in disrepair. Instd to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.