Assoc. House Charter School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the water knob on the handwashing sink in the women's toilet room near the cafeteria not in best condition. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food splaters inside of the microwave in the cafeteria. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the food prep table, the warewashing sink, and in the mop sink storage closet in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Oct 2, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Sep 17, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout kitchen. Found improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in front at 73.5f, hot water temperature at hand washing sink in rear found at 78.5f, hot water temperature at hand sink in women's bathroom found at 78.5f. Instructed manager proper hot water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at a minimum of 100.0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at least 110.0f to properly wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (cheese and milk) are being prepared and served. Instructed to provide and maintain a city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Aug 30, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the walk in cooler #1 with a build up of dirt, debris and spills on the floor instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop head to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Sep 14, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the walk in cooler #1 with a build up of dirt, debris and spills on the floor instructed to clean and maintain as well as provide proper shelving for items sitting on wooden pallets.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the food service area under and around all non cooking and cooking equipment with a build up of dirt and dust. Though facility is not in use at the time, clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in the ladies toilet room near the elevators worn and stained. Instructed to repair all as needed and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Sep 9, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet handles unable to turn water completely off at wash compartment of 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No covered receptacles inside unisex washrooms (4th floor). Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light bulb not working inside box #1 walk in cooler. Must provide and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Sep 11, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean floors of walk in cooler under shelving units and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in womens toilet room near front entrance. Instructed to replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Sep 9, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at one handwashing sink (77f), 2 women's toilet room washbowls between (60-76f) and one 3-comp sink (70f) in food prep area during time of inspection. Instructed to provide hot water temperatures at a minimum of 100f at handwashing sinks and 110f at 3-comp sink. Must restore hot water and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Facility given two days to restore hot water, by 9/11/20.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer inside of walk in cooler to measure internal ambient temperature and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water filled steam tables along with dried food debris stuck on surfaces of table. Must remove sitting water , clean and sanitize. Must maintain when not in use.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean floors of walk in cooler under shelving units and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in womens toilet room near front entrance. Instructed to replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

     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: Observed no valid original city of chicago certified food managers certificate posted on site for public view. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times while serving time/temperature control for safety foods. Must maintain. Facility not providing food at this time. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Apr 4, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need spot cleaning in the kitchen to remove debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: NOTED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND IN WASHROOM (WOMEN)ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. May 3, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the 4 cubbie storage units under the rear prep table to remove food debris buildup and maintain. The cubbies are not currently being used but must be maintained.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the floors in the walk-in (box #1) that is turned off to remove debris buildup along the walls and corners--maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed deteriorated paint above a prep table in the rear preparation area against the wall. Instructed to repair deteriorated paint to prevent paint chips and debris from falling near a prep area. Must provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface on the wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The exposed hand sink located in the rear prep area is slow draining. Instructed to contact a plumber to repair sink and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust debris buildup on the ceiling vent in the women's faculty bathroom. Instructed to detail clean fan vent cover to remove dust accumulation and provide adequate ventilation at all times.

11. Apr 28, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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 SINK IN THE BREAK ROOM ON THE 4th FLOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

12. Jun 7, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or displayed at this time of inspection,instructed to provide certificate.serious violation 7-38-012

13. May 14, 2015 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: Found broken handle for preparation sink. Must be repaired.

14. Apr 28, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

15. May 24, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 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: Remove the rust from the kitcken ceiling and paint it. Seal all holes in walls preventing insect entrance/harborage.

16. May 17, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Hot running water not accessible and not working at any of the six toilet room sinks for the girls and boys students. Instructed to provide hot running water to all the sinks 1st floor and the 4th floor (fourth floor is where the high school is located)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and repaint chipping at front counter bottom shelves

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walkin cooler shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floor surface under, behind equipment and in the walkin cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the rust from the kitcken ceiling and paint it. Seal all holes in walls preventing insect entrance/harborage.

17. Mar 7, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK,MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

18. Feb 28, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED DISH MACHINE,NEXT TO FILE CABINET,MOP SINK CLOSET,ON FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX,OFFICE,,BREAD RACK,LEDGE OF STOVE,NEXT TO PREP TABLES,ALSO 5-7 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE,8-10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.NORTH & WEST DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NO MSDS,NO MAP.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/28/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

    • 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.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING NEAR 3- COMP SINK,MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN MOP SINK CLOSET,MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK,MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,LEAKY TOILET IN WOMEN'S,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.

19. May 20, 2011 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE WELLS

    • 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. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE/HARBORAGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. REPAIR LEAKY URINALS/TOILETS IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR MEN/WOMEN WASHROOMS

20. May 7, 2010 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT CHIPPING AT FRONT COUNTER BOTTOM SHELVES