WEST TOWN ACADEMY

534 N SACRAMENTO BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · School

21 inspections

1. CanvassAug 28, 2025

   0 infractions

2. CanvassAug 29, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT CAPABLE OF SANITIZING SURFACES AGAINST NOROVIRUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED IN THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED BBQ CHICKEN LEGS AT 117-120F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
3. CanvassAug 31, 2023

   0 infractions

4. CanvassSep 14, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LOCATED ON TOP OF WOOD, DIRT, AND GRASS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACES FOR REFUSE MUST BE CONSTRUCTED OF A NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT; MUST PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED BASE COVING PEELING OFF THE WALL NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REATTACH BASE COVING AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 28, 2021

   0 infractions

6. CanvassSep 14, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNERS OF GARBAGE AND LUNCH ROOM DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FAR RIGHT AND MIDDLE HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST MAKE LIDS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
7. Recent InspectionSep 18, 2020

   0 infractions

8. Recent InspectionSep 10, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS FLOORS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
9. CanvassSep 9, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS FLOORS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
10. CanvassJan 17, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
11. CanvassMar 15, 2018

    0 infractions

12. ComplaintMar 31, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • PER THE PRINCIPAL POPCORN WAS POPPED IN THE LIBRARY. THERE ARE NO HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN THE LIBRARY AND BARE HANDS WERE BEING USED TO PREPARE AND SCOOP POPCORN. INSTRUCTED PRINCIPAL IN THE FUTURE THAT ANY FOOD FUNDRAISER, FOOD IS TO BE PREPARED IN A SAFE FOOD HANDLING ENVIROMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A)
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER ON SITE HAS COPY OF CETIFICATE, SHE HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED TO CARRY THE ORIGINAL AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF MILK REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER STEAM TABLE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FAUCETS ON STUDENT WASHROOMS IN NEED OF ADJUSTING. WATER NEEDS TO GET HOTTER QUICKER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassOct 4, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
14. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 2, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN LUNCHROOM AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
15. CanvassSep 24, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BOOK STORAGE ROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN PUMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN LUNCHROOM AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
16. CanvassSep 26, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN MILK COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
17. ConsultationNov 13, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT KITCHEN AREA
18. CanvassNov 7, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • THE ABOVE IS SERVING POTENTIAAL HAZARDOUS FOODS,WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE,AND HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FOODS SERVED ARE POPCORN CHICKEN,HAMBURGER AND STRING BEANS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT KITCHEN AREA
19. CanvassJan 13, 2012

    1 infraction

    • 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. The teachers lounge sink is stained, scrub out the sink interior and sanitize it.
20. CanvassApr 27, 2011

    1 infraction

    • 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. MUST RESEAL WALL COVING WHERE LOOSE ALONG WALLBASE IN KITCHEN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILNG VENT IN TEACHERS WASHROOM.
21. CanvassSep 15, 2010

    3 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. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL STEAM TABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; REACH IN COOLER AND MICROWAVE OVEN INSIDE TEACHERS LOUNGE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE MOP CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.