EPIC ACADEMY

8255 S Houston AVE FL, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · School

22 inspections

CanvassSep 8, 2025
0 infractions
CanvassSep 18, 2024
2 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 19, 2023
2 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON VENTILATION UNITS AND WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL CORNER TRIM IN LUNCHROOM.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 6, 2023
6 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11 : OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 5-204.11 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 5-202.12 (A) : STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S 73.2F,STAFF-73.4F AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON VENTILATION UNITS AND WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL CORNER TRIM IN LUNCHROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
CanvassSep 1, 2023
8 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HELD SUCH AS (CHICKEN PATTIES,GREEN BEANS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S 73.2F,STAFF-73.4F AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON VENTILATION UNITS AND WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL CORNER TRIM IN LUNCHROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
CanvassSep 22, 2022
0 infractions
CanvassSep 10, 2021
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 25, 2020
3 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. MUST DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
CanvassSep 15, 2020
4 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. MUST DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED.
- 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
  - OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 70.2F AT HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F AT HAND WASHING SINK AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
CanvassApr 8, 2019
1 infraction
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-202.15 OBSERVED WEST SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR AND EAST SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WEST SIDE ENTRANCE AND A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE EAST SIDE ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CanvassFeb 13, 2018
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED OPENINGS BETWEEN THE WALL AND TWO HAND SINKS (3 & 4) IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT; SEAL AROUND THE BACK OF THE SINKS TO SEAL GAPS OBSERVED.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FIRST HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT; WATER RUNS CONTINUOUSLY WHEN IN USE; CORRECT.
CanvassFeb 7, 2017
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
CanvassFeb 22, 2016
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN THE GIRL'S AND BOY'S TOILET ROOM NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NOTED CEILING IN THE STUDENT'S TOILET ROOMS NEED CLEANING. ALSO IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST RELACE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 20, 2015
0 infractions
CanvassMar 13, 2015
3 infractions
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  - THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR,LIDS BENT OPEN,UNABLE TO CLOSE FOR TIGHT FITTING AND GARBGE IS OVERFLOWING,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL IN THE JANITORS CLOSET IN BASEMENT ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - THE MOP SINK IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ON THE 3RD FLOOR EAST SIDE IS CLOGGED UP,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK
CanvassDec 17, 2014
0 infractions
CanvassMay 2, 2014
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, AND UNDERNEATH ALL STOCK AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND AREAS IN BOILER ROOM(DIRT, DEBRIS). CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH LOCKERS AND ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE(DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS). CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS ON LOWER LEVEL(DIRT, DEBRIS).
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN WINDOW LEDGE IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM(WHERE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED); SEAL WALL AT CORNER ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN SAME AREA. CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNERS IN YELLOW DINING ROOM. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN WALLS IN YELLOW DINING ROOM. RE-PAINT WALLS IN BOTH DINING ROOMS WHERE SURFACES ARE CHIPPED. REPAIR OR PATCH TILED WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE SECTIONS ARE MISSING. CLEAN AND RE-PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN BOY'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. CLEAN WALLS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FOUND THROUGHOUT VARIOUS SECTIONS, ROOMS AND AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH BOILER ROOM. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS(INCLUDING BOXES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE) SO THAT ALL SECTIONS CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED, INSPECTED AND SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL.
CanvassApr 17, 2013
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL DEVICE IN STUDENT WASHROOM(GIRLS)2ND FL AND BASEMENT FL BY LUNCHROOM.MUST REPLACE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN JANITORS BOILER ROOM,AND JANITORS DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - STAIN CEILING TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS IN STUDENTS DINING ROOMS.MUST REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES IN ROOM B1,AND REPAIR ALL PEELING PAINT AREAS ON WALLS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED ENGINEER STORAGE ROOMS ,(DRY STORAGE AND BOILER ROOM,PUMP ROOM)NOT MAINTAINED,TOO MUCH CLUTTER ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS.STORAGE,IE PAINT SUPPLIES,EQUIPMENT,ARTICLES NOT USING.MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE IN A MANNER TO KEEP WALL AREAS VISIBLE AND FLOOR AREAS UNDER STORAGE. ANYTHING NOT USING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
CanvassMay 30, 2012
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MOP SINK IN BOILER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR.
CanvassSep 8, 2011
2 infractions
- 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.ELEVATE STOCK WATER AND POWERADE 6" OFF THE FLOOR
- 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. FIRST SINK IN BASEMENT RESTROOM BOYS (NEXT TO STALL) P-TRAP IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ComplaintJan 20, 2011
2 infractions
- 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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE CEILING PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT GIRLS RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND THE CEILING VENT IS DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REMOVE DUST. BOYS RESTROOM NORTH WEST WALL IN POOR REPAIR.
- 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. OBSERVED THE BOYS HOT HANDLE LEAKING AT THE 4TH SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
CanvassMay 12, 2010
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST CAULK AROUND WASH BOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FL.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST SEAL CRACKS ABOVE/AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND CHANGE ALL WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES ON 2ND FL.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD OR RACK TO 3-COMP. SINK FOR PROPER DRAINING OF UTENSILS.