⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL ACADEMY

(Also Known As: POWELL ACADEMY)

7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL 60649

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: South Shore

License #: 2353822

18
Total Inspections
13
Passed
1
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2025 Inspection

August 27, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAI

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 2, 2023 Inspection

October 2, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT 1ST FL. BOY'S SOUTH TOILET ROOMS & PRE-K 117 MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 25, 2023 Inspection

September 25, 2023• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOINDATION 7-38-...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2020 Inspection

September 16, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL, PUMP, AND STORAGE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER T...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 5, 2019 Inspection

November 5, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT) ON THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 22, 2018 Inspection

October 22, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PRO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 16, 2017 Inspection

November 16, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 28, 2016 Inspection

September 28, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 30, 2015 Inspection

September 30, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE JANITORS CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND THE KITCHEN AREA ,...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2014 Inspection

October 7, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: INADEQUATE FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF MEALS THAT ARE DELIVERED BY FOOD SUPPLIER. FACILITY ONLY HAS ONE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2013 Inspection

October 11, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEANED/MAINTAINED INSIDE JANITOR CLOSETS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 19, 2012 Inspection

November 19, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 200A. CLEAN FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 8, 2011 Inspection

August 8, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBS...

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Division: Food Protection Program

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