Conditional

Art in Motion School

7415 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

School ZIP 60649 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 9, 2026

Art in Motion School was last inspected on January 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

January 9, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed inadequate light (not turning on) inside of the basement food prep area walk in cooler. Instructed to repair.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed to have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training for all food handlers. At the time of the inspection only one food handler out of 3 food handlers had proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed inadequate hot water at the hand washing sink located in the women's employee toilet room. At the time of the inspection the hot water only reached 66.7f. Instructed to maintain adequate hot water (at least 100f) at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

      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: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violations from inspection report #2616152 dated 4/22/25 not corrected; 10 - no exposed handsinks found in the new kitchen on the high school side of the building; must install with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels. 16 - no chemicals observed at the dishmachine in the new kitchen; must install and machine must be operable for testing. No booster observed at machine. 48 - found no three comp sink in new kitchen for manual wash rinse and sanitizing or chemicals. Must install with hot and cold running water and a drainboard. Instructed to correct previous priority foundation violations. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed inadequate light (not turning on) inside of the basement food prep area walk in cooler. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed to have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training for all food handlers. At the time of the inspection only one food handler out of 3 food handlers had proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed handsinks found in the new kitchen on the high school side of the building; must install with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels. Two sinks needed in kitchen (prep area and dishwashing area). Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued. This kitchen is not being used at this time.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: No chemicals observed at the dishmachine in the new kitchen; must install and machine must be operable for testing. No booster observed at machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no three comp sink in new kitchen for manual wash rinse and sanitizing or chemicals. Must install with hot and cold running water and a drainboard. Priority 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 the utility sink in the new kitchen without a faucet; must install with hot and cold running water and a backflow device.

      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 person in charge has no city of chicago food service managers certificate as required; must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Manager has a serv safe certificate issued 8/9/2023.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    4 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed handsinks found in the new kitchen on the high school side of the building; must install with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels. Two sinks needed in kitchen (prep area and dishwashing area). Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued. This kitchen is not being used at this time.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: No chemicals observed at the dishmachine in the new kitchen; must install and machine must be operable for testing. No booster observed at machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no three comp sink in new kitchen for manual wash rinse and sanitizing or chemicals. Must install with hot and cold running water and a drainboard. Priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from april 1, 2025 as required. (10) found no exposed handsink in the serving area for the high school students with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels; instructed to install. Priority violation 7-42-090 violation penalty, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the utility sink in the new kitchen without a faucet; must install with hot and cold running water and a backflow device.

      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 person in charge has no city of chicago food service managers certificate as required; must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Manager has a serv safe certificate issued 8/9/2023.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no exposed handsink in the serving area for the high school students with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels; instructed to install. No exposed handsinks found in the new kitchen on the high school side of the building; must install with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels. Two sinks needed in kitchen (prep area and dishwashing area). Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: No chemicals observed at the dishmachine in the new kitchen; must install and machine must be operable for testing. No booster observed at machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no three comp sink in new kitchen for manual wash rinse and sanitizing or chemicals. Must install with hot and cold running water and a drainboard. Priority 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 the utility sink in the new kitchen without a faucet; must install with hot and cold running water and a backflow device.

      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 person in charge has no city of chicago food service managers certificate as required; must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Manager has a serv safe certificate issued 8/9/2023.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some faucets in the boys and girls washrooms near the cafeteria not staying on the required minimum time of 20 seconds; instructed to correct for handwashing.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge has no city of chicago food service managers certificate as required; must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Manager has a serv safe certificate issued 8/9/2023.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation certificate.

      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: Found no hot water to properly wash hands in lunchroom staff washroom. Instructed to have hot water at all times to properly wash hands. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling tcs food items such as milk, cheese, pizza and ground beef. Instructed to obtain certificate and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sinks in the kids(girls & boys) washroom on the west side of the building without hot running water as required for proper hand washing. Must repair/restore and maintain at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the 3 comp sink sprayer. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a self closing device on the employee washroom door in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand signage at the hand sink in the employee toliet room located in the kitchen. Insturcted to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the dry storage area in the kitchen. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food splash the interior of the reach in freezer located in the cafeteria. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the employee toliet room located in the kitchen. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen food prep area neat the three compartment sink. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.