Bouchet Modular Math and Science Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 10, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 rodent droppings scattered on the floor under the dry storage shelves, on the ledge of the dry storage shelves and around the hot water heater located in the dry storage room in the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed an inadequate outside garbage dumpster on site without an adequate tight fitting lid. At the time of the inspection the dumpster compactor was removed for maintanence and the dumpster company replaced the compactor with a large dumpster (normally used to dispose construction materials) that does not have an adequate tight fitting lid. Also observed the recycling dumpster overflowing excessively with non recycling garbage. Instructed to provide an adequate outside dumpster that has a tight fitting lid and never allow garbage to overflow. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (rice, milk) are being prepared handled and served. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Aug 25, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers must wear hair restriants properly. All hair must be in hair net. Instructed manager to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

3. Sep 6, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen; instructed to replace where needed. Observed missing wall coving at the base of the wall in the kitchen pantry area; replace coving at the base of the wall where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge has a xerox copy of her valid city of chicago food service managers certificate. Original copy not on site. Instructed to have the original copy on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Sep 21, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lided receptacle in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     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 floors next to the food prep table closest to the office with slight debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Sep 1, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE 1st PRE-K CLASS ROOM(BUILDING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the milk cooler to remove spills. Also remove ice build up from around reach in freezer doors.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the ground the outside garbage compactor.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the prep area and missing wall base coving in the storage room and office. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Sep 23, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food (hand made deli sandiwches) prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates for employees on site. Instrcuted to provide and maintain on file.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Sep 20, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: girls toliet room on 3rd floor right hand sink, and staff toliet room in the pre-k building hot water faucets not operable. Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No 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 a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the entrance door of pre-k building. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the boys toliet room on the 1st floor. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates for employees on site. Instrcuted to provide and maintain on file.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Sep 11, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose and damaged baseboards along walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Sep 13, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Sep 11, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 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 the food prep area hand washing sink not maintaining 100f, during the inspection the food prep area hand washing sink was at 81f also the employee and boys and girls toilet rooms hand washing sink was at 71f-75f during the inspection. Instructed to repair so that all said hand washing sinks maintain st least 100f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: 5-103.11(b) observed hot water at the 3 compartment sink only maintaining 98f-100f during the inspection. Engineer corrected on site and by the end of the inspection the 3 compartment sink was maintaining 110f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed minor debris under the shelves in the dry storage area. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Oct 18, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from the middle faucet neck on the three compartment sink; instructed to repair leak at faucet neck.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some water stained ceiling tiles in the boys and girls washrooms; replace water stained ceiling tiles where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Oct 24, 2017 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: Found two rubber gaskets on the doors of the three door freezer in poor repair; must repair gaskets on the freezer doors.

    • 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 stained ceiling tile in the kitchen; replace ceiling tile where needed. Observed loose wall coving at the base of the wall in the kitchen under the dish machine; reattach wall coving under machine. Also observed loose wall coving at the base of the wall in one of the washrooms in the pre-k building; reattach wall coving in the washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed low running hot water pressure at one hand sink in the boys washroom on the third floor of the annex building; increase hot water pressure at hand sink where needed.

13. Sep 16, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the milk cooler to remove debris and/or spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE GIRLS 1st FLOOR TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

14. Sep 14, 2015 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: Must remove clutter from the storage area,to prevent rodent harborage

15. Oct 27, 2014 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: Repair or replace hot holding box on serving line, faulty latch on top door which also does not close tight.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in locker room and in dining room(debris observed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Re-seal all loose wall cove and replace all missing wall cove in student washrooms, and in kitchen area. Clean debris from light shields throughout. Clean and/or paint walls throughout kitchen area. Replace stained ceiling tiles in student washrooms and where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all old faucets with timed faucets in student washrooms.

16. Oct 11, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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: Openings in ceiling in gym storage closet,and baseboards in poor repair in girl washroom 2nd fl.must replace.also observed peeling paint by window in room 115/pre-k.must repair. Opening around pipes in gym storage room.must seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace cracked light shield in e building /pre-k in hallway area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet handles in poor repair in boys washroom on 1st fl.must repair.

17. Nov 1, 2012 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: Observed numerous holes/openings on floors along walls in unsed engineer storage room.must seal all openings to prevent hiding areas for pest.also elevate storage off floors in teachers pre-k supply closets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls not clean in kitcken (behind prep table,coolers).must clean/maintain.also install all missing ceiling tiles in engineer storage room.clean ceiling tiles or replace in students dining room.

18. Oct 20, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN SMALL COOLER IN PRE-K ROOM 135.

    • 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.NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM. REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN 3 DOOR COOLER (SOCKED NEEDS REPLACING FELL OUT OF COOLER) AND FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.HAND SINK LEAKING AT HANDLE IN PRE-K 135. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

19. Jun 2, 2010 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL PANELING IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; SEAL OPENING OBSERVED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: SECOND FLOOR GIRLS---ONE SINK HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER; PROVIDE. THIRD FLOOR GIRLS---ONE SINK HAS NO COLD RUNNING WATER AND THE HOT WATER HAS A LOW PRESSURE; CORRECT.