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INSTITUTO JUSTICE AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

2570 S Blue Island (2200W), CHICAGO, IL 60608 · School

Inspection summary

INSTITUTO JUSTICE AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 11, 2020. The most recent inspection, on December 3, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.

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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 23, 2024. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 on December 8, 2022. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 23, 2024. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

  • 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 2 times on December 3, 2025. 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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • EXIT DOORS IN THE CAFETERIA DINING AREA HAVE 1/4"-1/2" GAPS UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS, PREVENTING THE DOORS FROM BEING RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT-PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPS WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE DINING AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT THAT IS MISSING MANY ITEMS FROM THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT WAS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE REPORT FOR THIS CALENDAR YEAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE AN UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE REPORT FOR THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ANY EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 80F LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR THIS CALENDAR YEAR (2023). FACILITY PROVIDED A LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS FROM 2019 AND STATES THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR "SIGNS A SIGN IN SHEET" INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SERVICE REPORT FOR 2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA, A REFRIGERATOR AND IN A REACH IN COOLER; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED DELI MEAT SANDWICHES STORED ON A SHELF AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 62F, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 MORE DELI MEAT SANDWICHES IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT ALSO AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 61F, OBSERVED 3 CASES OF MILK AT 50F INSIDE OF A REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REACH IN COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR THIS CALENDER YEAR (2022). FACILITY PROVIDED A LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS FROM 2019 AND STATES THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR "SIGNS A SIGN IN SHEET" INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SERVICE REPORT FOR 2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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