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INTRINSIC CHARTER SCHOOL

4540 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · School

Inspection summary

INTRINSIC CHARTER SCHOOL has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 28, 2014. The most recent inspection, on September 3, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 15 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: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing 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.

  • 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 November 15, 2018. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 November 15, 2018. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 once on October 5, 2016. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 15 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2025. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 2017. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

15 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED VENT COVER IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE GYMNASIUM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT AMOUNT OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN OUTDOOR DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND OVENS.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 55 6-201.12: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines FOOD SERVICE LINE LOCATED IN THE GYM OF SCHOOL FOUND WITHOUT ADEQUATE, CLEANABLE CEILING. OPEN WOODEN BEAMS, EXPOSED VENTILATION PIPING AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE CEILING/COVER ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. - Feb 15, 2019 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION BY 9/8/2020 AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • (1)FAUCET LOOSE AT HAND SINK IN MENS STUDENTS WASH ROOM AT END OF HALL WAY 1ST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2312777 DATED:09/24/2019 NOT CORRECTED 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN AREA FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. - Feb 15, 2019 55 6-201.12: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines FOOD SERVICE LINE LOCATED IN THE GYM OF SCHOOL FOUND WITHOUT ADEQUATE, CLEANABLE CEILING. OPEN WOODEN BEAMS, EXPOSED VENTILATION PIPING AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE CEILING/COVER ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. - Feb 15, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION(S) AND MAINTAIN BY 10/1/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION AT THIS TIME. 54 5-501.15: **PF** Outside Receptacles OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE DUMPSTERS.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. - INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION(S) AND MAINTAIN BY 10/11/2019.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION AT THIS TIME. -
  9. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • (1)FAUCET LOOSE AT HAND SINK IN MENS STUDENTS WASH ROOM AT END OF HALL WAY 1ST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE DUMPSTERS.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE PREP SINK IS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • SOME LIGHT BULBS BURNT-OUT IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE OVEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2240218 DATED:11/15/2018 NOT CORRECTED 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN AREA FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. - Feb 15, 2019 55 6-201.12: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines FOOD SERVICE LINE LOCATED IN THE GYM OF SCHOOL FOUND WITHOUT ADEQUATE, CLEANABLE CEILING. OPEN WOODEN BEAMS, EXPOSED VENTILATION PIPING AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE CEILING/COVER ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. - Feb 15, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION(S) AND MAINTAIN BY 10/1/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • APPROXIMATELY 130 LBS OF COOKED TURKEY ROASTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 49 F TO 58.3 F TIGHTLY COVERED WITH TIN FOIL IN METAL PANS, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A PREPARED DATE OF 11-14-18. MANAGER STATES AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $15.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE SERVICE LINE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN AREA FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOOD SERVICE LINE LOCATED IN THE GYM OF SCHOOL FOUND WITHOUT ADEQUATE, CLEANABLE CEILING. OPEN WOODEN BEAMS, EXPOSED VENTILATION PIPING AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE CEILING/COVER ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE AREA.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND WET FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. STANDING WATER ON THE WALL BASE AND CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO DRY THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DURING INSPECTION. FLOOR IS NOW DRY AND MAINTAINED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING VENT COVER IN GIRLS WASHROOM SOUTH SIDE LOCATION WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Found 2 dumpsters overflowing, and lids unable to close in rear outside garbage area. Instructed area must be maintained, and lids must remain closed at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Found milk cooler with strong odor and milk stained interior (on the bottom). Must detail clean and sanitize. Operator corrected during inspection.
  14. Canvass

    0 infractions

  15. Canvass

    0 infractions

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