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Lincoln Park Academy

2021 N Burling AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · School

Inspection summary

Lincoln Park Academy has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 3, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 21, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

4 of 20 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 21, 2025. 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 May 29, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 19 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on March 21, 2025. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 11 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on March 21, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 8, 2022. For example: HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

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.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION/SERVICE AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE/UNISEX BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF SECOND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT BOTH BATHROOMS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER TO HAVE AREAS OF HEAVY RUST BUILD UP CREATING A NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER TO BE DAMAGED AND NOT WORKING IN THE STAFF BATHROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO THE RIGHT OF THE UNISEX BATHROOM IN MAIN HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN BATHROOM.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING DIRTY POTS(WASH, RINSE AND STORE THEM AT DRAINBOARD) NO HANDWASHING OR REMOVAL OF GLOVES BEFORE HANDLING CLEAN POTS. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INFORMATION GIVEN TO EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE, THE EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,
    • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AFTER WASHING POTS WENT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK, REMOVED GLOVES, RINSED, DRY THEM, AND PUT THEM ON AGAIN. EXPLAINED THE PROCEDURE OF HAND WASHING AND GLOVES. MUST DISCARD USED GLOVES FOR EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, AND ONE MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES. UPON MY REQUEST, THE EXTRA GLOVES PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HANDWASHING SINK INSTALL AT PREP AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. TWO PREP TABLE WITH A MINIMUM SPACE BLOCKS SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMALLER PREP TABLE FOR EASILY ACCESS TO SAID SINK FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HANDWASHING SINK NOT EASILY LOCATED FOR HANDWASHING AT DISHROOM/THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AWKWARD LOCATION FOR HAND WASHING. MUST RELOCATE SAID SINK BY THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASY ACCESS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY BLADE AND BASE OF CAN OPENER, REPLACE UNIT.NOT EASILY CLEANABLE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BROKEN PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL AT EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM PREP TABLES.REPAIR/ REPLACE
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-27-2020,REPORT #2359402. #10) 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRESHMAN BUILDING EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-9-19,REPORT#2286160 #10) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS AT: SERVER LINE AT FRESHMEN BUILDING INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID LOCATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. ON 1-27-2020 NO SINK INSTALLED AT PREVIOUS MENTIONED AREA PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED. ON 2-7-2020 STILL SAME VIOLATION REMAINS. TWO DAYS GIVEN.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS AT: -SERVER LINE AT FRESHMEN BUILDING INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID LOCATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-9-19,REPORT#2286160 #10)OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRESHMAN BUILDING EMPLOYEE RESTROOM/S. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #53) OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM IN FRESHMAN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES IN SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS AT: -SERVER LINE AT FRESHMEN BUILDING INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID LOCATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRESHMAN BUILDING EMPLOYEE RESTROOM/S. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM IN FRESHMAN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES IN SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAIN ON WALL NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE STUDENT DINING AREA. ALSO, FLOORS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR WERE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK (NEXT TO THE WALL)IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR NOT WORKING. ALSO, SLOW DRAIN AT FIRST EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SAID TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AND FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND VENTILATION VENT IN SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LUNCHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE HANDSINK IN 1ST FL. (G) NOT WORKING.
  13. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER WITH CARBOARD ON TOP. CARDBOARD MUST BE REMOVED AND FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED VENT WITHIN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT WITHIN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALL IN 2ND LUNCHROOM WITH WALL OPENING. WALLS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE CLEANED AN REPAINTED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT NOT SHEILDED WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. LIGHT MUST BE SHEILDED OR PROOF OF SHATTERPROOF BULB MUST BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF NEXT INSPECTION.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED STORGAE CLOSET 164B CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE SURE PEST CONTROL SERVICE HAS ACCESS.
  14. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONE OUT OF TWO HAND DRYER IN GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS BESIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE PREP AREA AND BY THE REACH IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE AND SEAL ALL THE HOLE THROUGHOUT WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONE OUT OF TWO FAUCET INSIDE THE BOYS WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK,1ST FLOOR NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
  16. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S STUDENT WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HANDSOAP AT MY REQUEST. MUST MAINTAIN WASHROOMS WITH A SUPPLY OF HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE TO DRY HANDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #517342 ON 5/13/11 NOT CORRECTED: 35/01 - HOLE IN WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING BOX UNIT ON SERVICE LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 180F. GAUGE RINSE READING OF 140F, GAUGE WASH READING OF 120F. AND NEITHER GAUGE MOVING. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT STATES DISH MACHINE IS NOT USED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL ALL GAUGES OPERATE PROPERLY, AND FINAL RINSE REACHES 180F OR HIGHER. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 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. HOLE IN WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING BOX UNIT ON SERVICE LINE. WALL BASEBOARD COVING BROKEN/TORN AT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR ALL.
  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL OPEN WINDOWS IN BOTH LUNCH ROOMS MUST BE SCREENED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED BOX FREEZER MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OR BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
  20. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL OPEN WINDOWS IN BOTH LUNCH ROOMS MUST BE SCREENED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED WHITE BOX FREEZER MUST BE OPERATING AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

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