CHICAGO TECH ACADEMY (CHARTER)

1301 W 14th St (1400S), CHICAGO, IL 60608 · School

18 inspections

1. Canvass10 sept. 2025

   3 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSING TUBES ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE ALMOST TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN TUBES SO THAT THEY STOP AT THE FILL LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND/OR BACK SIPHONAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • WASH BOWLS IN 1ST FL BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • THE LAST WASHBOWL IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM HOT WATER PRESSURE IS EXTREMELY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
2. Canvass20 sept. 2024

   0 infraction

3. Canvass15 sept. 2023

   2 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM/FOOD PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). MANAGER PROVIDES HAND DRYING PROVISION.
4. Plainte5 oct. 2022

   1 infraction

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-501.112 OBSERVED SOILED PEST TRAPS WITH DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED PEST TRAPS.
5. Canvass26 janv. 2022

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • TIME METERED FAUCET IN MEN'S ROOM RUNS FOR 6 SECONDS. ALL TIME METERED FAUCETS MUST RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REPAIR METERED FAUCETS ACCORDINGLY
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN HAS LEAK. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REPAIR LEAK.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MOP SINK DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED EGINEER TO REPAIR MOP SINK.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM
6. Canvass27 avr. 2021

   1 infraction

   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
7. Canvass11 mars 2020

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-202.15 OBSERVED A COLD WATER KNOB MISSING FROM ONE OF THREE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, ALSO ONE OF THREE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE NORTH SIDE OF LUNCH ROOM/AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL/MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass24 janv. 2019

   3 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED POLICY ON PREMISES BUT NO DISINFECTANT ON PREMISES(VIREX ll 256)THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED IN POLICY AND IS NOT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. ALSO ENG. HAS NO DISNEFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT NOZZLE SPRAYING WATER UP FROM THE BASE OF THE NOZZLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO REPAIR THE SMALL LEAK UNDER THE SECOND COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE NORTH SIDE OF LUNCH ROOM/AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL/MAINTAIN.
9. Canvass8 févr. 2018

   1 infraction

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • GASKET AROUND 2-DR FREEZER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER NEEDS RESEALING TO SECURE DOOR WHEN SHUT.
10. Canvass21 févr. 2017

    0 infraction

11. Canvass9 mars 2016

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ONE HAND DRYER IN THE BOYS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB MISSING FROM THE END SINK IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
12. Canvass Re-Inspection8 mai 2015

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND DUCT EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE 212.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR RIGHT DRYER IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR AND BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEFT DRYER IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.
13. Canvass1 mai 2015

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE FILE CABINET, ON CUTTING BOARD ON BOTTOM SHELF AND LEGS OF SHELVING UNIT, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND FILE CABINET, NEAR LOCKERS AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT, ON TOP OF CANNED GARBANZO BEANS, AND ON WINDOW LEDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS NEAR LOCKERS AND ON DUCT EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR MOP HEADS IN JANITOR CLOSET 114B, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS, CORNERS AND ON SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM 201A, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR WINDOW IN MDF ROOM 206A, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COPIER AND IN CORNER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE 212. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN GUARDS ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES IN DRY FOOD AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. REPAIR RIGHT DRYER IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR AND BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEFT DRYER IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT AND MIDDLE SINKS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE. REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET ON KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN SUPPLY ROOM 110B. ORGANIZE BOILER ROOM STORAGE AREA.
14. Canvass10 avr. 2014

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND PEELING PAINT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LUNCHROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S RESTROOM NEAR DRY STORAGE GOODS (LUNCHROOM STAFF USES THIS RESTROOM). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
15. Canvass22 févr. 2013

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN VENTS ABOVE OVENS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE (EDUCATIONAL SUPPY) ROOM; ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM FLOOR; PROVIDE SHELVES FOR STORAGE OF ITEMS.
16. Canvass8 mai 2012

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE OUTER EXHAUST FAN IS FULL OF DUST, CLEAN OF THE FAN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE 2 DOOR MILK COOLER IS NOT WORKING, REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COOLER. MILK STORED IN ALTERNATE COOLER AT THIS TIME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • THE KITCHEN GARBAGE CAN IS BLOCKING THE HAND SINK, MOVE THE CAN SO THE SINK IS EASILY ACCESSABLE.
17. Canvass28 févr. 2011

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT NEEDS TO BE RODDED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO ROD SAME. THE THIRD HAND SINK IN IST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM AND THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM THIRD SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR THE PIPE AND CONTROL CABLE HAS BEEN BROKEN ON BOTH AUTO CONTROL SINKS. INSTD. TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
18. Canvass16 juin 2010

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE ,FREEZER IN STAFF LOUNGE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM,PAPER STORAGE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES IN PAPER STORAGE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FL. BOY'S & 2ND FL. BOY'S MISSING FAUCET HANDLES,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN STAFF LOUNGE,2ND FL. GIRL'S 1ST SINK NOT OPERABLE & LEAKY TOILET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.