⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

BENITO JUAREZ COMMUNITY ACADEMY

(Also Known As: JUAREZ (H/S))

1450-1510 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 2915819

20
Total Inspections
12
Passed
7
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2025 Inspection

January 24, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS SET BY THE FACILITY AROUND THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONT...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2024 Inspection

February 15, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 9, 2023 Inspection

March 9, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 7, 2023 Inspection

March 7, 2023• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 51 - 67F LOCATED IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR EAST SIDE TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED CULINARY R...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2022 Inspection

April 29, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2022 Inspection

April 27, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE'S AND ALL OF THE STUDENT...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2021 Inspection

April 20, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WOMENS TOILET ROOM SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 25, 2019 Inspection

March 25, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 9, 2018 Inspection

March 9, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR/RE-SEAL OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN CANTEEN AREA.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2017 Inspection

April 6, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2009308 ON 3/27/17 NOT CORRECTED: 26 - NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON THE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2017 Inspection

March 27, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON THE WEST BUILDING WEST SIDE BOY'S AND GIRL'S WA...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2016 Inspection

March 11, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.0F-68.0F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS, EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND WASH...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 28, 2015 Inspection

May 28, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN FIRE PUMP ROOM AND SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL ROOM(DEAD INSECTS.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2015 Inspection

May 15, 2015• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED RED AND BLACK SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 7, 2014 Inspection

April 7, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITC...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2013 Inspection

March 21, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS LOOSE AT TWO OF THE THREE DOORS OF THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN; REPAIR OR REP...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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