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ADA S. MCKINLEY LAKESIDE ACADEMY

2920 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · School

Inspection summary

ADA S. MCKINLEY LAKESIDE ACADEMY has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 11, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 23, 2025, found no infractions.

5 of 20 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 2015. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on September 18, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on March 8, 2011. For example: TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 16 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on January 26, 2016. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/26/2023, REPORT #2582312 #53: OBSERVED UNISEX USE RESTROOMS WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED UNISEX USE RESTROOMS WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDSINK NEAREST THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVED IN ORDER TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RE-INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO FOODSERVICE STAFF.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED UNISEX USE RESTROOMS WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE AN CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, MILK) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED, AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED, AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE SIGNED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED A PIECE OF RAW WOOD COVERING A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • REAR EXIT DOOR BY THE CAFETERIA IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR RODENT PROOFED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A HAIR NET AND WEAR IT.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL SERVING GEQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONE URINAL IN THE BOYS WASHROOM IN THE SOUTH BUILDING IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE URINAL. (FOUR OTHER WORKING URINALS IN THIS WASHROOM).
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WINDOW FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING OBSERVED FROM CEILING PIPE IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE SOUTH BUILDING; REPAIR LEAKING PIPE.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK CONTAINER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE MOPSINK CLOSETS AND AROUND THE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT ORGANIZED.
  17. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES, WALL, AND INSIDE HEATER GRATE IN LUNCHROOM TO REMOVE DUST, SPILLS, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 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. REPAIR FLOOR TILE AT MAIN ENTRANCE AND ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AT MAIN ENTRANCE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN, ORGANIZE CULINARY ARTS STORAGE UNIT IN KITCHEN.
  18. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
      • Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT BOX WITH GREEN POISON PELLETS ON FLOOR INSIDE TEACHERS STORAGE ROOM WHERE BARBEQUE GRILLS ARE ALSO STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OR PROPERLY STORE POISON IN ENCLOSED BOX ON PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #231413 ON 06/11/10 NOT CORRECTED: #32 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL DRAIN RACK AND OR DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO AIR DRY UTENSILS. DEFORST FREEZER IN WHITE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN LUNCHROOM. REPAIR MESH SCREEN IN LUNCHROOM, #34 CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS, #37 PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BOYS TOILET ROOM IN SECOND BUILDING, #38 REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK IN CLOSET-LUNCHROOM BUILDING. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE ALUMINUM FROM BOTTOM OF STORAGE TABLE AT PREP AREA.
    • 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. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTION IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND WHITE REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN FLOORS IN CLOSET NEXT TO DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND WHITE RERIGERATOR.
    • 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. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AT CEILING AT MAIN ENTRANCE, REPLACE AND OR REPAIR CEILING PANEL IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AND IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN SECOND BUILDING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET IN SECOND BUILDING.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR DAIRY COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE BARBEQUE GRILLS STORED IN TEACHERS STORAGE/STEAM ROOM.
  20. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL DRAIN RACK AND OR DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO AIR DRY UTENSILS. DEFROST FREEZERS IN WHITE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN LUNCHROOM AND SMALL FREEZER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. REPAIR MESH SCREEN IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS FROM LUNCHROOM AND UTILITY SINK IN SECOND BUILDING-PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS TO STORE ITEMS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES THROUGHOUT LUNCHROOM, CABINET UNDER MICROWAVE, AND INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER.
    • 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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING AT CORNER ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SEAL HOLE AT CORNER OF WALL IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN SECOND BUILDING, AND REPLACE CEILING PANELS IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AT WINDOWS. VENTS AT BASEBOARDS IN TOILET ROOMS AND HALLWAYS IN SECOND BUILDING MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN LUNCHROOM.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR AND AT BOYS TOILET ROOM DOOR IN SECOND BUILDING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN SECOND BUILDING, REPAIR AND OR REMOVE ONE OF FIVE URINALS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN SECOND BUILDING. REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK IN CLOSET-LUNCHROOM BUILDING.

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