Pass

Menta Academy South

321 E 84th St, Chicago, IL 60619

School ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 23, 2026

Menta Academy South was last inspected on October 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

October 23, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tiles in kitchen on northeast ceiling above 3 compartment sink. Also noted southwest wall next to exit door to dumpster with broken baseboard. Instructed to replace stained tiles for proper monitoring and to repair hole in wall to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with broken lid. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure. Tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted prepackaged food containers/ wrappers on grounds surrounding dumpster and other organic debris and trash. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tiles in kitchen on northeast ceiling above 3 compartment sink. Also noted southwest wall next to exit door to dumpster with broken baseboard. Instructed to replace stained tiles for proper monitoring and to repair hole in wall to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water (68f-81.9f) at hand washing sinks in staff and student washrooms. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c) 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 over 50 mice droppings scattered inside cabinets in kitchen. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed fly strip hanging in kitchen. Instructed manager to remove fly strip from kitchen.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in kitchen and girls washroom, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen. Instructed maanger to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The hot water pressure at both hand washing sinks in the girls toilet room by the kitchen is low. Instructed to increase the pressure and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Instructed to replace. Peeling paint/damaged wall above the hand washing sinks in the girls toilet room by the kitchen. Instructed to scrape, paint and make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in the girls toilet room by the kitchen needs cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain light shields.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no thermometer on the hot holding/ roasting unit in the food prep area. Instructed to provide an ambient air thermometer on the said unit and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no lided receptacles on the second floor girls' toilet room where high school and junor high classes are held. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink in the food prep/dishwashing area. Temperature of water was 87.4f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100-120f) and cold running at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer on the hot holding/ roasting unit in the food prep area. Instructed to provide an ambient air thermometer on the said unit and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity. Observed approximately 25-30 mice droppings in the following areas in the food prep area: on the floor behind and on the sides of the grease trap, inside the cabinet and on the floor in an opening under the two compartment sink, in the cabinet across from the hot holding unit, inside the dry storage/ mop sink closet on the floor. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lided receptacles on the second floor girls' toilet room where high school and junor high classes are held. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.