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CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY

2189 W BOWLER ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · School

Inspection summary

CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 22, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 26, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

3 of 21 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food source, labelling and allergens and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 26, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 26, 2026. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 26, 2026. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 17 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2024. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

21 inspections

  1. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED THE SELF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE WTIH OUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE CONTAINER ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT IT SANITIZES WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 121F. NO TCS FOODS WERE BEING STORED IN THE UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE TO KEEP HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591302 ON 3/19/24 NOT CORRECTED: 51 - REPAIR THE LEAK IN THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S STAFF WASHROOM IN THE MAIN OFFICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S STAFF WASHROOM IN THE MAIN OFFICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS IN THE DISH ROOM TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S STAFF WASHROOM IN THE MAIN OFFICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A LARGE PIECE OF WOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR TO COVER THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE GREASE TRAP WITH A CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
  6. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PAINT PEELING/MISSING FROM SOUTHEAST WALL IN THIRD FLOOR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTRED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN STUDENTS AND STAFF TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN PREP AND LUNCHROOM.MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR LIGHT OUT IN PREP AREA.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS ( ASSORTED CHEESES, BEEF,NOODLES, ETC ) IMPROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON SAID TCS FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM IN ATTACHED TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS ANS EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN. -
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT COULD OCCUR IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS ( ASSORTED CHEESES, BEEF,NOODLES, ETC ) IMPROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON SAID TCS FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TESTING KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST KIT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE APPROXIMATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM IN ATTACHED TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS ANS EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B)CITATION ISSUED.
  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HANDSINK NEEDED IN DISH ROOM. MUST INSTALL NSF APPROVED HANDSINK NEEDED AT SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL.
  14. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Instructed to detail clean and maintain the interior of the 2-door reach in freezer in the prep area.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the girls/boys toilet/locker room by the gymnasium. Remove paper/trash from floors.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Instructed to remove the tissue from the ceiling in the boys/girls toilet room by the gymnasium. Maintain same. Must seal the opening in the lower part of the wall behind the grease trap in the dish washing area. Maintain same.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Instructed to replace the blown light bulb in the boys toilet room by the gymnasium. Maintain same.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the faucet on the exposed hand washing sink. Maintain same.
  15. Canvass

    0 infractions

  16. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE BOYS 2nd FLOOR BATHROOM. MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS OF STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN DISHWASHING ROOM. SOME ITEMS ON FLOOR NEED TO BE ELEVATED; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
  19. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FUSE BOXES ON WALL IN KITCHEN.
  20. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
  21. Canvass

    3 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. Repair the walk-in cooler door so it closes properly.
    • 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. The lite buildup found on the ice machine interior was cleaned and sanitized at this time.
    • 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. The girls locker room floors were dirty and were washed at this time.

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