ASPIRA EARLY COLLEGE

3986 W BARRY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · School

17 inspections

CanvassMay 13, 2025
2 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - FAUCET AT MOP SINK RUNS CONTINUOUSLY AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF INSIDE THE STORAGE OF HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - COVERS IS REQUIRED FOR THE RECEPTACLES AT BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS
CanvassJun 5, 2024
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - FOUND GREASE TRAP RUSTY ON BOTTOM.MUST REPAIR.
CanvassJan 23, 2023
0 infractions
CanvassMay 17, 2022
1 infraction
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN MILK COOLER AT SERVING LINE IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
CanvassMay 20, 2021
3 infractions
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX STAFF TOLIET ROOM LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE NEAR THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE STAFF WOMEN RESTROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN, AND IN THE GIRLS RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMay 29, 2020
2 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - LARGE 2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT WATER AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.-----MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
CanvassApr 22, 2019
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED BOYS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS AND 2ND FLOOR WOMENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, RUNNING WATER LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE SAID WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP OF RIGHT SIDE DOUBLE DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
CanvassApr 16, 2018
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE DURING STORAGE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - THE 2ND STALL AND THE 2ND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S STUDENT BATHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR WAS NOT FUNCTIONING, IN POOR REPAIR. THE 3 OTHER STALLS AND OTHER 3 HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BATHROOM MENTIONED ABOVE WERE FUNCTIONING; OBSERVED THE 4TH SINK IN THE MEN'S STUDENT WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR DID NOT HAVE HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. THE 5 OTHER SINKS IN THE WASHROOM MENTIONED ABOVE CONTAINED HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE; THE 1ST HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S FACULTY WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR WAS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 26, 2017
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE LINE ALSO NOTICED BAD ODOR FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED SOME WASHROOM HAND WASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HAND WASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS WATER RUNNING TIME.
CanvassMar 3, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassJan 12, 2015
0 infractions
CanvassApr 29, 2014
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA,
CanvassMar 22, 2013
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUITS AND PIPES INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMar 1, 2012
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN AND MICROWAVE OVENS AND CABINETS 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 FLOORS THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS.
- 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 REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN LUNCH ROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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 LEAKING PIPE IN 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET.
- 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
  - The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.
ComplaintOct 3, 2011
5 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN, MICROWAVE OVEN AND CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AT 1ST FLOOR, AND MOP SINK IN 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET.
- 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 FLOORS IN MOP CLOSETS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MOP CLOSETS. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassMay 16, 2011
4 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. VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM-MEN AND WOMEN'S MUST BE FIXED; 3 FAUCETS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN 2ND FLR IN BAD REPAIR MUST BE FIXED,TIMER FOR FLOW OF WATER MUST BE READJUSTED; ADDITIONAL BRUSH MUST BE INSTALLED ON EXIT DOOR
- 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. FLOOR IN MOPSINK ROOM UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 MILK COOLER
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN THE MOPSINK ROOM
CanvassMay 3, 2010
3 infractions
- 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.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN STUDENT DINNING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED 1 LIGHT OUT IN STUDENT DINNING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THELOWER BASE OF THE NOZZEL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.