NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY

55 W Cermak Rd, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · School

23 inspections

1. Canvass3 mars 2026

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
2. Canvass9 mai 2025

   1 infraction

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3. Canvass Re-Inspection11 avr. 2024

   3 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15: OBSERVED WHEN THE WATER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER SPLASHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSET WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-202.11: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
4. Canvass9 avr. 2024

   4 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED WHEN THE WATER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER SPLASHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE FOOD STRORAGE CLOSET WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585815 DATED: 11/28/2023: #10 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ON SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDEHANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, A DRYING DEVICE OR HANDTOWELS, AND HANDWASHING PROVISION. (C). # 10 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. (SINK INOPERABLE DUE TO LEAK, OTHER HANDSINK AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
5. Canvass Re-Inspection28 nov. 2023

   1 infraction

   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581922 DATED:9/19/2023; #10 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ON SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDEHANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, A DRYING DEVICE OR HANDTOWELS, AND HANDWASHING PROVISION. (C). # 10 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. (SINK INOPERABLE DUE TO LEAK, OTHER HANDSINK AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
6. Canvass19 sept. 2023

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ON SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER A DRYING DEVICE OR HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. (SINK INOPERABLE DUE TO LEAK, OTHER HANDSINK AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
7. Canvass19 sept. 2022

   1 infraction

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANINGTO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass Re-Inspection19 nov. 2021

   1 infraction

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
9. Canvass24 sept. 2021

   3 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • 3-501.16 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 6 DELI MEAT SANDWICHES AT 67F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10. Canvass24 sept. 2020

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MOP STORED IN BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CEILING TILES INTHE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
11. Canvass29 janv. 2019

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE GASKET AT THE MILK COOLER ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE IN POOR REPAIR; REATTACH OR REPLACE GASKET TO MILK COOLER DOOR.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND A MISSING KNOB AT ONE OF THE HANDSINKS IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FOURTH FLOOR; REPLACE KNOB.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN UNDERNEATH THE SINKS BY THE PREP TABLE AND BY LARGE COOKING KETTLE.
12. Canvass Re-Inspection13 juin 2018

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ICE MACHINE DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MIDDLE SINK IN BOYS RESTROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR.
13. Canvass6 juin 2018

    4 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE CAN LID IN POOR REPAIR. LID IS CAVED IN UNABLE TO HAVE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. OTHER DUMPSTER HAS GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ICE MACHINE DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MIDDLE SINK IN BOYS RESTROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR.
14. Canvass2 mars 2017

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN BOYS AND GIRLS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
15. Canvass Re-Inspection7 avr. 2016

    0 infraction

16. Canvass Re-Inspection5 avr. 2016

    3 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS INSTRUCTED. LIVE ROACHES STILL OBSERVED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. SCHOOL WAS NOT SERVICED BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY AS INSTRUCTED. ENGINEER ON PREMISES STATED THAT HE CALLED FOR SERVICE BUT THE COMPANY HAD NOT COME OUT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED KITCHEN MANAGER THAT THEY MUST GO TO AN ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE (COLD FOOD) UNTIL PROBLEM IS CORRECTED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A CONSTANT TRICKLE OF WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM; MUST REPAIR CONSTANT LEAK. FOUND ONE SINK IN THE FOURTH FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR.
17. Canvass28 mars 2016

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED SIX LIVE ROACHES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM (ON HANDSINK, WALL AND CRAWL OUT OF THE BOOSTER CONNECTED TO THE DISHMACHINE). ECOLAB SERVICED SCHOOL MARCH 15; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THEM SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT WEEKS REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A CONSTANT TRICKLE OF WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM; MUST REPAIR CONSTANT LEAK. FOUND ONE SINK IN THE FOURTH FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR.
18. Canvass6 mars 2015

    2 infractions

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN FREEZER SHELVES CAUSED BY POOR CONDENSATION DISPOSAL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
19. Canvass10 avr. 2014

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (UNIT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • A SMALL SECTION OF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER BY THE DOOR IS NOT SMOOTH; RESURFACE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BULBS AT END OF HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; BULB(S) GOING OUT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR FIRST HANDSINK IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR TO RESTORE WATER. SENSOR CONNECTED TO SINK NEEDS REPAIR. (TWO OTHER WORKING SINKS IN WASHROOM).
20. Canvass7 mai 2013

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE MILK COOLERS ON SERVICE LINES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER-KEEP FLOORS FREE OF SPILLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA-REMOVE SPILLS AND DUST BUILD UP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE 1ST WASHBOWL (CLOSEST TO ENTRANCE) IN THE GIRLS 1ST FL AND BOYS 2ND FL TOILET ROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE PILE OF LEAVES FROM DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE SITES FOR RODENTS.
21. Canvass4 juin 2012

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
22. Canvass17 mai 2011

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM STORING ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND FOOD EQUIPMENT IN JANITORS BREAK ROOM NEXT TO LUNCHROOM.
    • 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. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND TOILET AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 106.
    • 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. REMOVE WATER STAINED SECTIONS AT CEILING IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR AND CLEAN VENT INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR ONE OF TWO ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 108.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE UNUSED OVEN IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 106.
23. Canvass4 mai 2010

    3 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIME SCALE BUILDUP FROM EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM, REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVER IN PRE-K 106 TOILET ROOM, CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES THROUGHOUT LUNCHROOM AND TEACHERS LOUNGE TO REMOVE DEAD DRAIN FLIES, REMOVE FOOD SPILLS FROM EXTERIOR OF VENTS IN LUNCHROOM ALONG WINDOW LEDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT TOILET AND REPLACE MIXING VALVE AT WASHBOWL IN PRE-K 106 TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR.