Chicago Academy Elementary School

3400 N Austin, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · School

21 inspections

CanvassFeb 18, 2026
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionMay 12, 2025
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.114// NOTED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K CLASSROOM. CHILDREN ARE SERVED BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK IN THE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED IN CLOSET ON PROPER SHELVING (SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR) TO MONITOR PEST ACTIVITY PROPERLY
CanvassMay 5, 2025
5 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED HOT WATER AT EAST CAFETERIA HANDSINK AT 85.1 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. ENGINEERS SERVICED THE SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER: YOGURT 47.9 F, SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE 46.3 F, CUBED CHEDDAR CHEESE 45.3 F, BOILED EGGS 45.4 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AFORMENTIONED ITEMS AND ALL REMAINING TCS ITEMS (LEAFY GREENS, YELLOW SHREDDED CHEESE, SLICED CHEESE, CHICKEN BASE, CHIPOTLE BASE, VEG BASE, GARLIC, STRING CHEESE). APPROX. 80 LBS VALUED AT $519 PRIORTY VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. AMBIENT AIR RECORDED 48.6 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER STANDING COOLERS ON SITE AND NOT TO USE TAGGED WALK-IN COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - NOTED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K CLASSROOM. CHILDREN ARE SERVED BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK IN THE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED IN CLOSET ON PROPER SHELVING (SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR) TO MONITOR PEST ACTIVITY PROPERLY.
CanvassMay 24, 2024
1 infraction
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED MINOR DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMar 27, 2023
3 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN PRE-K CLASSROOM#115. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassJan 24, 2022
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEAR THE STEAMERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR HANDLES AND MAINTAIN .
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ALONG WALLS LOCATED NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
CanvassMay 20, 2021
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE STAFF UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENING IN THE 2ND FLOOR UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS/DEBRIS.
CanvassMay 21, 2020
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE COVER AT (LEFT SIDE) HANDSINK INSIDE FIRST FLOOR 107 SOUTH BOY'S WASHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE (WEST) SERVICE LINE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE (WEST) DINING AREA.
CanvassFeb 8, 2019
0 infractions
CanvassApr 24, 2018
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST INCREASE THE WATER SENSOR TIMES TO A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS IN THE MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND FACULTY WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 26, 2017
0 infractions
CanvassJan 19, 2017
4 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1609529 ISSUED ON 01-11-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN. #35 - STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS, AND WALL SURFACES IN STORAGE AND DINING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING PLASTER, INSTRUCTED AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WALLS AND CORNERS OF MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP COOKING AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (LEFT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CanvassJan 11, 2016
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS, AND WALL SURFACES IN STORAGE AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING PLASTER, INSTRUCTED AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 22, 2015
0 infractions
CanvassJan 20, 2015
4 infractions
- 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
  - FOUND WASTEWATER/BLACK GREASY SUBSTANCE BACKING UP AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THE SAID SINK IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. WHEN REPAIRED, ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ISSUED 48 HOUR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND STEAM TABLE AT SERVICE LINE IN WEST SIDE CAFETERIA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (MANAGEMENT USING HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND INOPERABLE STEAM TABLE).
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE TEACHER'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR HIGH SCHOOL SIDE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT (LEFT) HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM (3RD FLOOR SOUTH SIDE).
CanvassApr 25, 2014
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Ceiling ventilation covers in the students lunchroom,inside the toilet rooms are not cleaned.Instructed to remove dusts accumulations.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Base of Faucet at the kitchen 3 compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to repair faucet.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Boiler room areas and paint room are not maintained.Instructed to clean and organize and remove cluttered conditions due to potential pest harborage.
CanvassMay 8, 2013
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning, ceiling in 3rd floor classrooms, hallways, and staircases that had peeling paint/plaster shall be repaired/sealed, missing, damaged ceiling tiles in 2nd floor gym, shall be replaced/repaired.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning, missing light shields in 3rd floor classrooms, shall be provided.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Exhaust canopy in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 26, 2012
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - FOR NEXT INSPECTION
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - FOR NEXT INSPECTION
CanvassMar 15, 2012
3 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - FOUND WALK IN FREEZER OUT OF ORDER, NO FOOD INSIDE FREEZER, NO CITATION. TAG FREEZER, NOT TO BE USED UNTIL FIXED TO 0F. MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN FREEZER HAS BEEN FIXED OR REPLACED
- 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. CEILING VENT COVERS IN 3RD FLOOR MOPSINK CLOSET UNCLEAN,IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM UNCLEAN, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 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. LIGHT FIXTURES IN SERVICE LINE CAFETERIA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassMay 6, 2011
6 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Walls and ceiling not maintained in cafeteria and utility closet. Instructed to seal hole at bottom of wall near entry door way in cafeteria and second floor utility closet ceiling. Must remove peeling paint and repaint walls in cafeteria. Ventilation and light covers not cleaned in lunchroom. Instructed to detail clean.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Adequate light not provided in utility closed in cafeteria. Instructed to install light fixture.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Hot water faucet not working at exposed handsink in cafeteria. Instructed to repair faucet to supply hot water.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - Thermometer missing and not working in two coolers. Instructed to replace thermometers and have visible inside coolers.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches off floor and away from wall.
CanvassApr 20, 2010
5 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. 2 GREASE TRAP BECOMING RUSTY,MUST REMOVE RUST AND MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 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. ICE MACHINE WITH LITTLE LIME DEPOSITS ON CORNERS MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 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. DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW MUST BE REPLACED;CEILING TILES ABOVE HEATING EQUIPMENT BECOMING RUSTY,MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN;COVING AROUND KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING CEILING TILES IN GIRL'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR MUST BE REPLACED
- 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. 2 FAUCETS IN 2ND FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR NOT HOLDING FLOW OF WATER,MUST BE FIXED;3 FAUCETS IN 1ST FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE FIXED
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER