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BRONZEVILLE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

4930 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · School

Inspection summary

BRONZEVILLE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 3, 2017. The most recent inspection, on January 13, 2025, found no infractions.

3 of 12 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 14, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on March 14, 2023. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 2024. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 14, 2023. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE TABLE IN THE STAFF BREAK ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE TEACHER BREAK AND KITCHEN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. ON SITE BREAKFAST FRENCH TOAST, WAFFLES, LUNCH CHICKEN, APPLE SAUCE ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY IN REAR LOCKER AREA FOR EMPLOYEES AND IN CORNER BY ICE MACHINE. APPROXIMATELY 30-35 DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PREP AREA AND FOOD IS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED A WORN SPONGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL SPONGES TO BE USED MUST BE REPLACED REGULARLY. NOT ALLOWING SPONGE TO BECOME DISCOLORED AND WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE BOTTOM STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY UNDERNEATH THE BACK PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE PREP AREA (CENTER OF KITCHEN) FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; REPAIR LEAK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN BY REAR WALK-IN COOLER UNIT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE CLUTTER ALONG WALLS AT CORNERS IN KINDERGARTEN CLASS ROOM TO PROVIDE FOR BETTER INSPECTION AISLES.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • Observed previous serious violation # 18 not corrected from report # 2159336, dated 4/2/18. Observed approximately 50 mice droppings in the following areas: on floor canteen storage room; on floor along lunch room west wall; and on the floor of storage room in the rear of lunch room. Must clean and sanitize all areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Critical violation 7-42-090.
  11. Canvass

    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 35 mouse droppings in canteen storage room. Must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize area. Must eliminate pest issue. Observed 1-2 inch opening in middle of bottom of receiving doors in kitchen. Observed 3-4 opening along bottom of right north west door. Must make all doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Observed the following previously issued minor violation not corrected from report # 2103105, dated 11/3/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #38 REPAIR TIMED FAUCETS ON WASHBOWL IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RETOUCHING FAUCET HANDLES). Serious violation 7-42-090.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR TIMED FAUCETS ON WASHBOWL IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RETOUCHING FAUCET HANDLES).

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