PAUL CUFFE ACADEMY

8324 S Racine Ave. (1200W), CHICAGO, IL 60620 · School

19 inspections

CanvassSep 4, 2025
2 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - TOILET IN PRE-K ROOM 105 OVERFLOWS WHEN FLUSHED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR GIRLS SOUTH TOILET ROOM, THIRD STALL DOES NOT FLUSH. OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER JAMMED ON THIRD FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM.
CanvassSep 17, 2024
5 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS & WALK IN COOLER.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S (SOUTH) & MEN'S KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR LEFT FAUCET.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREK 105 & 107 CLOSETS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CanvassSep 7, 2023
2 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED A LEAKY AT THE BASE OF THE TOILET IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM(105). ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF ONE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR THE LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 9, 2022
4 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE SERVING LINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN LUNCHROOM AND PRE-K 105.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL IN UPPER WALL VENT IN LUNCHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K ROOM 105 & 107 CLOSETS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER AND PRE-K 105 CLOSET.
CanvassSep 2, 2022
9 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 69.1F-71.1F IN PRE- K 105 & 107 TOILET ROOMS AND CLASSROOM ,1ST,2ND & 3RD FL. BOY'S AND GIRL'S ,STAFF TOILET ROOMS,NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 2 HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN KITCHEN FOR HAND WASHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH STORAGE RACK AND FLOOR MIXER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/2/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR #4 IN LUNCH ROOM. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE SERVEN LINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN LUNCHROOM AND PRE-K 105.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER,UPPER WALL VENT IN LUNCHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,STORAGE AREA,UNUSED DISH MACHINE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K ROOM 105 & 107 CLOSETS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER AND PRE-K 105 CLOSET.
CanvassSep 8, 2021
4 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LOOSE MIDDLE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS NORTH THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THIRD FLOOR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
CanvassSep 10, 2020
8 infractions
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN SOME 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN LUNCHROOM NEAR TABLES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENTS IN LUNCH ROOM & PREP AREA.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE/UNUSED DISH MACHINE ROOM.
CanvassSep 23, 2019
2 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - WATER STAINED CEILING AND CEILING TILES IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE THE DOOR OF THE WORKOUT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER STAINS FROM THE CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SERVING LINE AND IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, UNUSED DISH MACHINE, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
CanvassOct 10, 2018
0 infractions
CanvassNov 9, 2017
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED MINOR DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED MINOR CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF UNUSED DISHWASH MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR.
CanvassNov 14, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassSep 30, 2015
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 18, 2014
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED DUST,DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT IN ROOM 220D/2NDFL.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM AND ROOM 220D.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD LINE IN STUDENTS DINING ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LOWER WALL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER MARKER,DISPLAY BOARD IN PRE-K ROOM 107.MUST REPAIR.
CanvassSep 5, 2014
3 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - OBSERVED FOOD/ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,IE THICK PINK SUBSTANCE ON PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.MUST PROPERLY CLEAN/SANITIZE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED DUST,DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT IN ROOM 220D/2NDFL.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM AND ROOM 220D.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD LINE IN STUDENTS DINING ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LOWER WALL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER MARKER,DISPLAY BOARD IN PRE-K ROOM 107.MUST REPAIR.
CanvassSep 5, 2013
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOOR UNDER RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ON 2ND FLOOR ABOVE ENTRANCE AT BOYS/GIRLS WASHROOM.
CanvassNov 19, 2012
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN ALL MOP SINKS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - REPAIR SECTIONS OF FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WEST WALL IN DINING AREA WHERE FLOORING IS MISSING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR MECHANICAL ROOM, IN ALL JANITOR'S CLOSETS, IN DISH MACHINE ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN WALLS IN ALL JANITOR'S CLOSETS. CLEAN HEAT VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING TABLE IN DISH MACHINE ROOM.
CanvassSep 2, 2011
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - REPAIR SECTIONS OF DINING ROOM FLOOR WHERE BUCKLING & GAPS HAVE OCCURRED, AND SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN METAL THRESHOLD AND FLOOR AT DOOR#4. THESE AREAS MUST BE WELL CONSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AREAS FOR POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - PAINT WALLS IN DINING ROOM, IN DISH MACHINE ROOM, METAL PANEL ON WALL IN HANDICAP STALL IN STUDENT WASHROOM, AND WHERE NEEDED.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - PRESSURE AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VERY LOW, REMOVE AND CLEAN SCREEN ON SAME.
CanvassJan 27, 2011
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS IN MOP SINK CLOSETS AND IN ALL STORE ROOMS. REPAIR FLOOR IN STUDENT DINING ROOM AT SOUTH EAST CORNER BY WINDOW. SEAL METAL THRESHOLDS AT DOORWAY #4 IN STUDENT DINING ROOM(POSSIBLE CRAWL SPACE). REPLACE ALL CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELVES IN STORE ROOMS WITH SHELVES TO ELIMINATE HARBORAGE AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN WALLS IN MOP CLOSETS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR BOTTOMS OF EXIT DOORS(#6) TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
CanvassMay 14, 2010
1 infraction
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER 2ND FLOOR- OLD SCHOOL FURNITURE,MONITORS,OLD BOOKS,BOXES ECT.IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, SOUTH AIR HANDLER ROOM,NORTH AIR HANDLER/ BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE/ CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.