University of Chicago Charter School Donoghue was last inspected on April 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
April 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
18 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: Observed the interior of the reach in freezers dirty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED ONE THE HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS 1st FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN WITH LOW PRESSURE AND THE TIMER ON SINK MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEASE 20 SECONDS. ALSO IN THE SAME AREA BOYS WASHROOM SINKS DONT STAY ON FOR 20 SECONDS. MUST MAKE AJUSTMENTS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners in the teachers lounge to remove debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found some faucets not staying on the required minimum time of 20 seconds in student washrooms; instructed to adjust knobs where needed.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed toilet paper on the ceiling of the girls washroom on the second floor; instructed to remove paper from ceiling.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling of the kitchen employee washroom (inside of managers office; instructed to remove peeling paint from ceiling.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice accumulation on right door of 2 door freezer in rear corner of kitchen (across from handsink). Must remove ice, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet on left side (of 3 faucet unit) not working in girls restroom on 2nd floor (west side of building). Must repair and maintain same.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling of employee restroom (inside kitchen office). Must remove all peeling paint, and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found all 3 faucets on the 3-compartment sink leaking at the base. Instructed to fix and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The ceiling is peeling around the vent in the food preparation area. Instructed to scrape and paint.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The ceiling in the food preparation area with brown stains, dirt and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain. -floors in the corners and under/around heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying when not in use.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical 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 handwashing sink conveniently located for employees use at food dispensing area. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ceiling vents in the kitchen; clean vents to remove dust observed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must correct the following plumbing violations: the first and middle faucets at the three comp sink in the kitchen are leaking when running water; repair leaks at faucets. No cold running water at the hand sink in the washroom inside of the kitchen; provide cold running water at hand sink. An odor noted from the floor drain in the washroom of the pre k classroom #125; rod drain to eliminate odor.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint and repair walls and ceiling in girls first and second floor washrooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide cold water at left sink in girls first floor washroom near women teacher washroom. Replace missing faucet handles on right sink and repair timed faucet(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds without reactivating faucet) on right sink in men washroom near room 119. Provide hot water at sink in men second floor washroom.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed some scraped paint with an unfinished area above the hot holding unit in the kitchen; must finish ceiling; paint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no cold running water at one sink in the girls washroom on the first floor; must restore cold running water to the first sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Weak hot water pressure at 3-comp sink faucets, instructed to provide under city pressure.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees personal items stored with students foods in prep cooler. Instructed to store separatly.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Gaskets at one two door refrigeration unit and one two door freezer located in the lunchroom are loose; must repair or replace gaskets at both untis to avoid escaping air. (both units at proper temperatures at this time).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Section of ceiling in kitchen has peeling paint; must remove and repaint. Area of ceiling in boys washroom on second floor has peeling paint; must remove and repaint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must increase the water pressure at handsinks in girls and boys washrooms and maintain. Must repair one toilet in girls washroom on second floor that is not working.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Boys and girls toilet rooms in need of detail cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation in boys and girls toilet rooms needs to be increased to remove all foul odors. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Water pressure in student bathrooms needs to be increased. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles in 1st and 2nd floor hallways.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky backflow device and provide hot water at the mop sink in the 1st floor mop closet at the east end of the building.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucet at the 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace the missing vent covers in the 2nd floor boys washroom.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM DOORS ON 2ND FLOOR AND SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING BY VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Provide self closing devices and or repair self closing devices in boys, girls, and staff toilet rooms on 1st. And 2nd floors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leak at utility sink hose on 2nd floor, repair one of three washbowls in boys toilet room on 2nd floor and two of three washbowls in boys toilet room on 1st. Floor.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found 30 live fruit flies and drain flies in the following areas: throughout boys and girls toilet rooms on 1st. Floor at wall, ceiling, toilets, stalls, around washbowls, men and womens staff toilet rooms on 1st. Floor at wall and ceiling, utility sink closet on 1st. Floor, and around unused dish machine in kitchen. Instructed to clean, sanitize affected areas, and recommend pest control to service premises. Serious 7-38-020 issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates being used to store dry storage items and replace with adequate shelving/racks in kitchen storage areas. Repair gasket at upright refrigerator across from hand washing sink. Remove yellow stains from inside exposed hand wash sink in kitchen. Remove rust deposits from interior of sanitizing compartment at three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the following: exterior of grease trap next to dish machine to remove grease stains, interior of cooler in lunchroom to remove dead fruit flies, shelves/fan guard covers inside upright refrigeration unit across from exposed hand wash sink, window ledges on 2nd floor, interior of washbowls in boys toilet room on 2nd floor, under around toilets in boys and girls toilet rooms on 1st. Floor.
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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. PROVIDE FLOOR TILE FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN LUNCHROOM. CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN BOYS, GIRLS, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. FLOOR, REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR, REMOVE STAINS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN BY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND BY VENTILATION HOOD. SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING BY VENTILATION HOOD. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Provide end caps as needed for light shields in dry storage room, lunch room, and serving line, and kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Provide self closing devices and or repair self closing devices in boys, girls, and staff toilet rooms on 1st. And 2nd floors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leak at utility sink hose on 2nd floor, repair one of three washbowls in boys toilet room on 1st. And 2nd floor.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors not maintained, repair all missing/damaged floor tiles throughout. Detail clean floors throughtout including corners.
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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 on walls, making walls smoothe and easy cleanable, and light in color.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair broken water fountains, toilets and hand sinks where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter in closets elevate and organize same. Articles 6 - 12 inches from floor.
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