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LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL

3318 W OGDEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · School

Inspection summary

LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 24, 2018. The most recent inspection, on September 29, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 September 6, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 September 20, 2024. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 once on September 6, 2023. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on April 24, 2018. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED MISSING FRONT AND MIDDLE LIDS ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIDS ON DUMPSTERS. ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE SANITIATION MANAGER TRAINING.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER LICENSE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECITON. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (EGGS, POTATOES) ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATON #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED INOPERABLE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR INTERNAL TESTING OF FOOD RECEIVED FROM CATERING COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED AT THE CLOSE OF INSPECTION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT USED TO STORE CUTLERY IN THE DINING AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MUST PROVIDES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAINS THEM ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN SERVING LINE AREA. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED APPLE SAUCE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND DRYING PROVISION MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-303(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AND SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNAGE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT PROCEDURE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK- IN COOLER AND MILK COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED AT THE DRAINPIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA OR AT HANDWASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN SERVING LINE OR AT HANDWASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS MILK,PASTA,CUT CANTALOUPE.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON STAFF REFRIGERATOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K ROOM 102 SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MOPSINK BASINS IN ALL CLOSETS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 102 & 105,1ST FL.ELECTRICAL CLOSET,ELECTRICAL ROOM & BOILER ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN LUNCHROOM,1ST FL. MOPSINK CLOSET.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN GIRL'S 3RD FL. TOILETROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PRE-K ROOM 105 NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM,1ST FL. BOY'S 1ST SINK NOT WORKING & GIRL'S 4TH SINK,3RD FL BOY'S 1ST SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE- K ROOM 102 & 105,STAFF LOUNGE,BOILER ROOM.
  12. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,DISPLAY AND SERVICE.OBSERVED SNEEZE GUARDS MISSING AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING FOODS SERVING LINE.MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS AND MAINTAIN TO PROTECT OPEN FOODS AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND 1ST FL. MOPSINK AREA.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS SUCH AS PREP AREA REAR DOOR,LUNCHROOM,EAST,BOILERROOM,NORTH,SOUTH AND BOTH GYM DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/24/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS SALSA,CHEESE SAUCE,BLACK BEANS).FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:55 A.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M. AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISH WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON STAFF REFRIGERATOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K ROOM 102 SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MOPSINK BASINS IN ALL CLOSETS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DUST FROM FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 102 & 105,1ST FL.ELECTRICAL CLOSET,ELECTRICAL ROOM & BOILER ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN LUNCHROOM,1ST FL. MOPSINK CLOSET.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN GIRL'S 3RD FL. TOILETROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PRE-K ROOM 105 NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM,1ST FL. BOY'S 1ST SINK NOT WORKING & GIRL'S 4TH SINK,3RD FL BOY'S 1ST SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE- K ROOM 102 & 105,STAFF LOUNGE,BOILER ROOM.

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