⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CALMECA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS AND DUAL LANGUAGE

(Also Known As: CALMECA ACADEMY)

3456 W 38TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Archer Heights

License #: 2321636

22
Total Inspections
14
Passed
5
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2025 Inspection

February 4, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE (48.7F-71.0F) AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS: SOUTH SIDE THIRD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS�...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2023 Inspection

February 21, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 9, 2022 Inspection

March 9, 2022• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. SLICED CHICKEN HAM RANGING FROM 65.1F-65.3F IN A PAN ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARD...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2020 Inspection

January 29, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING HOT WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 6, 2019 Inspection

February 6, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed water stay on for 1-2 seconds after being activated at washbowl sinks in employee restrooms, and in all student res...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2019 Inspection

January 23, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed no hot water available in student restrooms on floor 1,2, and 3 on west side of building. Tempered water temperatur...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2018 Inspection

April 11, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING SERVICE: 2 TRAYS OF ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2017 Inspection

January 13, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED 343 HALF PINT CONTAINERS OF MILK OUT DATED JAN. 2 ND., JAN. 3RD, AND JAN. 9TH. INSTRUCTED T...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2016 Inspection

May 16, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN THAT IS COVERED IN DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 28, 2015 Inspection

May 28, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2014 Inspection

April 2, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2013 Inspection

February 28, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HAS A LITTLE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST DEFROST(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2012 Inspection

February 10, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 18, 2011 Inspection

May 18, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER, ELECTRICAL ROOM, AND PUMP ROOM FLOORS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAM...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 8, 2010 Inspection

December 8, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all t...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 12, 2010 Inspection

August 12, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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