AKIBA-SCHECHTER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL

5235 S CORNELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · School

23 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 19, 2025

   0 infractions

2. CanvassNov 5, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DRAINBOARDS, EQUIPMENT, ETC, NEAR STOVE, REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ON SHEET PANS AND ROLLING CARTS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES UNDER MIXER, MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN AND UNISEX FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
3. CanvassSep 24, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DAIRY COOLER.
4. CanvassDec 1, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • INSTRUCTED THAT NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
5. CanvassOct 20, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET; REMOVE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AND STORE ON SHELVES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AT BOTH SINKS IN KITCHEN (2 COMP AND 3 COMP). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET OF KITCHEN. ALSO REMOVE SOAP FROM THE FLOOR OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM OUTSIDE OF THE KTICHEN.
6. CanvassDec 1, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN.
7. CanvassDec 3, 2020

   0 infractions

8. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 15, 2019

   1 infraction

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • BARRIER PROVIDED BUT MUST HAVE A MORE ADEQUATE BARRIER/ENCLOSURE FOR SIDES AND FRONT OF CURRENT FIXTURE.
9. CanvassMar 12, 2019

   7 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL OR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD BEING SERVED CAFETERIA STYLE IN OPEN HALL AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN. Instructed all hot holding and/or cold holding units must be protected from contamination. Foods may not be served without proper barrier, such as a sneeze guard. IF foods being served on tables, must be served with supervision and properly protected. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • REPAIR FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT FROM SPRAYING ALL OVER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST EMPTY TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES OF OVER FLOWING PAPER TOWELS AT BOYS 1ST FLOOR WASH ROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS IN KITCHEN AREA.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 26, 2018

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Observed dry food items (pasta stored in tubs on shelves) without proper label. Must label all bulk food items with name. Must maintain same.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed excessive grease build up on floors under/ behind oven in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must elevate all items stored directly on floors in storage closet in lunch room. Must maintain all.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed large gaps around pipes/ holes in walls in pre K classroom on 2nd floor. Must seal to prevent pest entry. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the last stall in the girls restroom on the 2nd floor. Must replace. Must maintain all.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Must install permanent, exposed hand sink with adequate city pressure, hot/cold water (with soap and sanitary means to dry hands) in the same room as the the food serving/dispensing area. Must have hand sink, which is connected to the city plumbing, as specified in the plumbing code. Must maintain same.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Must provide metal stem thermometers (kosher) at the serving line for food handlers to properly test internal food temperature. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all pre-k refrigerators. Must maintain same.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Must provide proof of food handler trainer for all food handling employees. Must maintain paper work and provide for inspection.
11. CanvassApr 24, 2018

    8 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures on the serving table, in the lunchroom. Found fruit cups with canteloupe and honey dew @ 55.4F; sliced tomatoes @ 48.2F; and chopped, hard boiled eggs @ 51.3F. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods @ 40F or higher or 140F or less at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed portable hand sink in serving area (lunchroom) without hot water. Observed water temperature at 71.1F. Must provide hot water temperature of 85F or higher at all hand washing sinks, at all times. Must install exposed hand washing sink (with hot/cold water at adequate city pressure) per municipal code. Must Critical violation 7-38-030.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Observed dry food items (pasta stored in tubs on shelves) without proper label. Must label all bulk food items with name. Must maintain same.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed excessive grease build up on floors under/ behind oven in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must elevate all items stored directly on floors in storage closet in lunch room. Must maintain all.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed large gaps around pipes/ holes in walls in pre K classroom on 2nd floor. Must seal to prevent pest entry. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the last stall in the girls restroom on the 2nd floor. Must replace. Must maintain all.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed middle sink in 1st floor boys restroom not working. Must repair. Must provide constant water flow of at least 15 seconds at all sink in the 2nd floor boys restroom. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Must provide metal stem thermometers (kosher) at the serving line for food handlers to properly test internal food temperature. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all pre-k refrigerators. Must maintain same.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Must provide proof of food handler trainer for all food handling employees. Must maintain paper work and provide for inspection.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 24, 2017

    0 infractions

13. CanvassMar 17, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE HOSE FROM FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS.
14. CanvassMay 4, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES AS NEEDED IN PRE-SCHOOL CLASS ROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNDER COUNTER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. (SOUTH BUILDING FOR SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS)
15. CanvassApr 28, 2016

    0 infractions

16. CanvassMay 13, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN REACH IN FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING IN KITCHEN.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. (G).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. (B) LAST HAND SINK NOT WORKING.
17. CanvassMay 6, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND UTILITY CLOSET IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN VENTS ABOVE STOVE IN HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS IN SOUTH BUILDING TO REMOVE DUST NOTED.
18. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 13, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE STAIRWELL IN NORTH BUILDING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASH ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE MEAT PREPARATION STOVE.
19. CanvassJun 6, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT WASH BOWLS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASH ROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER AT EACH SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE STAIRWELL IN NORTH BUILDING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASH ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE MEAT PREPARATION STOVE.
20. CanvassMay 18, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. REMOVE CUPS, SPOONS, ETC FROM UNDER SINK. SEPARATE UTENSILS FROM CLEANING SUPPLIES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL CABINETS UNDER SINKS IN CLASSROOMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
21. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 6, 2011

    0 infractions

22. CanvassDec 2, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • FOUND NO HOT WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND CLUTTER AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED. CLOTHES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES,ETC.
23. CanvassAug 24, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING ALL CORNERS AND BEHIND CUBBIES/BOOK SHELVES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND ALL ATTACHED EQUIPTMENT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE TEACHERS STORAGE CLOSETS, ELEVATING SUPPLOES/BOXES AND SOME EQUIPTMENT 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.