Menta Academy Chicago West was last inspected on May 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
May 19, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the two door refrigerator and inside the hot holding unit. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 2-door cooler.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: 4-501.11 replace the rubber door seal around the inside of the door to the hot holding unit.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Food was accepted at an unsafe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot food delivered at an improper temperature from the catering company. Lasagna and peas had a temperature of 130f. The school rejected the hot food from the catering company. Management instructed to ensure that all hot foods are delivered above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 12)
Food received at proper temperature
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2586665 on 12/11/23 not corrected: 60 - previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2568308 issued on 12-09-2022 #51: instructed to install 1-compartment sink in order to clean food trays in hot holding unit located in rear food storage area room. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the refrigerator used to store milk. Management instructed to provide a thermometer inside of the refrigerator.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general1 paperwork 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 hot running water at boys bathroom handwashing sinks. Temperature of water was 80.6f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2568308 issued on 12-09-20222 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #51: instructed to install 1-compartment sink in order to clean food trays in hot holding unit located in rear food storage area room.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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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: Instructed to install 1-compartment sink in order to clean food trays in hot holding unit located in rear food storage area room.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on 2- door reach in cooler.
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 elevate,remove or organize boxes off of floor and away from walls in mop sink closet.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.