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CHICAGO ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

2714 W Augusta BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · School

Inspection summary

CHICAGO ARTS HIGH SCHOOL has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 29, 2014. The most recent inspection, on September 14, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

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 15, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 on February 8, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 18 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2025. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 16 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2026. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on February 17, 2016. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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.

16 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS AND WOODEN PALLETS SURROUNDING BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS FOR TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST,2ND & 3RD FL MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE OUTSIDE OF OFFICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING IN LUNCHROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION NEAR STUDENT SERVICE LINE/ POS SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  6. Complaint

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER #4 .INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON WALL NEAR THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER #4 IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO FOOD PREP AREA AND USED BY KITCHEN EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING PIPES IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS INSIDE JANITORS CLOSETS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS ON THE 2RD AND 3ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, LUNCHROOM, BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) WHEN THE RELEASE LEVER IS OPEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEAR THE SERVING LINE DOWN THE HALL FROM THE CAFETERIA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALL BY THE THEE COMPARTMENT SINK,SURFACE POROUS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BROKEN WALL UNDER THE WALL AIR CONDITION ,SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO BROKEN CEILING WALL INSIDE THE BOY'S WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REAIR CAUSE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-8-16,REPORT #1631457 #18-OBSERVED WINDOW FAN NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED BY THE PRESENT SCREENING. SCREENING MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 #19-OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED LIDS OF TWO GARBAGE DUMPSTER ARE BROKEN MISSING AND BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE. GARBAGE BAGS EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE MENTIONED LIDS. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE RODENT / INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 TODAY OBSERVED VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALL BY THE THEE COMPARTMENT SINK,SURFACE POROUS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BROKEN WALL UNDER THE WALL AIR CONDITION ,SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO BROKEN CEILING WALL INSIDE THE BOY'S WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REAIR CAUSE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOW WATER PRESSURE ON SOME OF THE DRINKING FOUNTAINS ON HALLWAYS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  14. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED,AN 1" TO 1/2" GAP AT MAIN DOOR #4 BY THE KITCHEN NOT RODENT,INSECT PROOFED. ALSO BOTTOM RIGHT FRAMEN DOOR IS RUSTY WITH HOLE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLENABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OBSERVED WINDOW FAN NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED BY THE PRESENT SCREENING. SCREENING MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED LIDS OF TWO GARBAGE DUMPUSTER ARE BROKEN MISSING AND BENDED,UNABLE TO COSE.GARBAGE BAGS EXPOSED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MENTIONED LIDS. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALL BY THE THEE COMPARTMENT SINK,SURFACE POROUS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • SCREEN THAT COVERS WINDOW FAN WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BROKEN WALL UNDER THE WALL AIR CONDITION ,SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO BROKEN CEILING WALL INSIDE THE BOY'S WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REAIR CAUSE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOW WATER PRESSURE ON SOME OF THE DRINKING FOUNTAINS ON HALLWAYS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN MOP CLOSETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLKERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3 HANDBOWLS IN VARIOUS BATHROOMS IN OF REPAIR. 1-2ND FLOOR LADIES WATER DOES NOT STAY ON. 2-1 BASEMENT LEVEL LADIES ROOM NO WATER. 3-1 3RD FLOOR LADIES ROOM NO WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  16. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SERVING AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN KITCHEN ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • REPLACE MISSING STALL DOORS IN WOMEN THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT FIRST SINK IN WOMEN LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. REPAIR INOPERABLE SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN SECOND SERVING AREA, WASHROOMS AND ALL STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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