Pass

Simpson Academy

1321 S Paulina (1700W), Chicago, IL 60608

School ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 14, 2026

Simpson Academy was last inspected on September 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

September 14, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Glue boards in need or replacing when dirty with dust and debris. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Soap and sanitizer dispensing tubes are touching the bottom of the compartments on the 3-comp. Sink. Instructed to shorten tubes to rest just above the fill line on the 3-comp sink to prevent possible contamination or back siphonage. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Left reach in 2-door freezer in the dining area with a thick ice buildup on the lower surface. Instructed to remove ice buildup, clean, and maintain the unit.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The water pressure at the staff's toilet room by the security desk 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: Walls in the corners in the dining area with dirt/spider webs. Instructed to clean and maintain walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Insturcted manager a covered garbage can must be provide and maintain in the employee's washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling above the cooking equipment very dusty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. 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: 5-202.12(a) observed inadequate hot water at the hand washing sink located in the employee toilet room. Hot water at the time of the inspection was 65f. Instructed to maintain 100f at the hand washing sink at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads being stored in mop bucket. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors along wall bases in outer eating area in need of cleaning to remove debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found a clear door reach in cooler in cafeteria and a reach in milk cooler in rear storage area that were not properly functioning and not in use. Instructed to repair or remove.

  14. 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: Must correct the following plumbing violations: some toilets in washroom stalls are out of order; repair toilets where needed. Leaking observed from hot water faucet of handsink in staff washroom on second floor; repair leak.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SAME SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WOODEN SHELVES IN THE FOOD STOREROOM THE PAINT IS COMMING OFF NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repaint wooden shelves in dry storage area with a non-toxic paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal all holes cracks and crevices openings around electrical outlets pipes throughout premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Organize all storage closets elevating articles 6 - 12 inches from floors.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.