Chicago Military Academy High School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 27, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Feb 20, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity (mice) in the kitchen and dining area: noted 30 mice droppings scatterd on the floor in 2 corners of the dining area (1)across from the serving line and (2)next to unused lunch table to the right by windows. Noted 15 mice droppings in the staff wash room. Must remove and detail clean all affected areas. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the 3 comp sink faucet base. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out the cafeteria: kitchen, storage area,dining area. Also clean the floor along the wall base and in corners in the teachers lounge.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jan 9, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

4. Apr 11, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge had no city of chicago food service managers certificate as required; instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. May 12, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in front prep/serving area. Must provide sanitary means to dry hands at all times. Manager provided paper towels during inspection. Priority foundation 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 liquid leaking from pipe under toliet in 1st stall, 1st floor ladies restroom. Must repair and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lock on stall # 4 in 1st floor ladies restroom. Must repair and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield in men's employee restroom (in kitchen).

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Mar 12, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No person in charge on premises as required; must provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior panel of the ice machine needs cleaning; clean panel where needed.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: The city of chicago food service manager was not on site at time of inspection (see comments below). Instructed that a city of chicago food service manager must be on duty when school resumes the food service operation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Feb 19, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the doors in stairwell #2 not rodent proofed (1/4" gap). Instructed to rodent proof all doors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: The water pressure at the washbowls (3) in the boys toilet room water pressure is low. Instructed to increase the water pressure and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

8. Mar 14, 2019 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: Facility must provide a hand wash sink conveniently located for employee 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

9. Apr 11, 2018 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: All floor drains in kitchen need cleaning; clean floor drains. Clean floors in kitchen in corner areas around heavy equipment and sinks.

10. May 9, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged gaskets on prep cooler doors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine and gaskets on prep coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all light shields in prep area. Repair damaged door sweep on exit#2.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in freezer and dry storage areas.

11. Feb 26, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light dust accumulated on the vents above the cooking equipment in the hooded system; clean vents to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: One set of lights above the cooking equipment in the hooded system are out; replace bulbs.

12. Feb 26, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Self-service salad bar missing a panel, instructed to install and place open condements containers under it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Prep cooler door gaskets not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Heavy ice build-up on prep cooler interior surface, instructed to remove and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inaccurate metal stem thermometers, instructed to obtain good working ones.

13. Jan 29, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor drains throughout kitchen and floor under shelves in kitchen pantry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean wall vent above serving line in cafeteria to remove dust. Also clean ceiling vents in both kitchen washrooms to remove dust noted and in some student washrooms.

14. Apr 4, 2013 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: Rubber gasket at reach in cooler in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor drains in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

15. Apr 27, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under storage shelves and remove food debris. Must remove moisture from the floors in the boiler room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucets at the 2 and 3 compartment sinks.

16. May 24, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair loose gasket under door at walk-in cooler. Remove milk crates from storing items inside walk-in freezer.

    • 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 FLOORS UNDER OIL INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AT SERVING AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER DISH MACHINE, SERVING LINE, AND KITCHEN.

    • 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 AROUND VENT AND WALL TO REMOVE DUST IN DISH MACHINE ROOM AND CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN. REMOVE WATER DAMAGED CEILING SECTIONS IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND REMOVE WET PAPER BALL AT CEILING IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace light bulb at ventilation hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at hot water handle at two compartment sink and faucet neck at three compartment sink at right side faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize cluttered storage room next in teachers break room.

17. May 20, 2010 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: Floors in basement wet, keep floors dry at all times. Detail clean floors throughout, including the walk-in cooler floors and corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Weeping walls in basement, repair same. Seal all holes on the walls throughout preventing insect entrance and horbaage. Detail clean walls heavy with dust also replace any and all broken/missing ceiling tiles throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean all vent covers throughout building including the fan covers in walk-in cooler. Leaky water fountain on 3rd floor, repair same.