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DuSable LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

4934 S Wabash (45E) BLDG, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · School

Inspection summary

DuSable LEADERSHIP ACADEMY has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 2, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 27, 2017, found no infractions.

2 of 11 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: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 20, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

  • 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 once on March 20, 2016. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 22 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on March 23, 2016. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 20, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 May 20, 2015. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE 1ST,2ND AND 3RD FLOOR HALLWAYS. REPAIR WORN CEILINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE 2ND TOILET IN THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 260 IS NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 250-300 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR SERVICE LINE CABINETS, IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN BEHIND THE LARGE BLACK OVEN, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, ON WINDOW SILLS, ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINES, UNDER SINKS, BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, INSIDE UNUSED FRYERS, ON SERVICE CARTS, ON TOP OF POTS AND PANS IN THE DISH STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOORS IN THE DISH STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOORS AND STORAGE CARTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE AREA,IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, ALONG WALLS, BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP AND THOUGHOUT PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FROM THE 2ND COMPARTMENT INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN THE HARD WOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE LARGE STORAGE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE 1ST,2ND AND 3RD FLOOR HALLWAYS. REPAIR WORN CEILINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. NOTED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. UNABLE TO TURN THE HOT WATER OFF DUE TO STRIPPED HANDLE. MUST REPAIR. THE 2ND TOILET IN THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 260 IS NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER ON FLOORS IN THE ELEVATED STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN STORAGE ROOM. (CANTEEN STORAGE) MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED FRYERS, THE DISH MACHINE AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  5. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN,SERVING LINES,FOOD STORAGE AREAS.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)NO CITATIONS ISSUED
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS AT STUDENTS AND STAFFS TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND & 3RD FL.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: SOME PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF GIRLS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN FACULTY WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT. PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING OF KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN AND PAINT EXTERIORS OF GREASE RECEPTORS IN KITCHENS (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR).
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE GRILL AT 1ST FLOOR SERVING AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • COVING IN PREP AREA AT WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL UNDER GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE SPLATTER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN MOP CLOSET AND MANAGERS OFFICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET ACROSS FROM THE STOVE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR TRAY STORAGE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN BASE OF MIXER AND BOTTOM OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, SECOND FLOOR DINING AND FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 127. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 2-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THIRD FLOOR HALLWAY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON SINK IN WOMEN STAFF SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR SINK IN TEACHER THIRD FLOOR WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BOILER AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND WALK IN COOLER WITH SMALL LEAK AT CONDENSER. FOUND SMALL LEAK BELOW 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPTMENT AND IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP. AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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