⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Chicago Academy High School

3400 N Austin, CHICAGO, IL 60634

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Dunning

License #: 46481

21
Total Inspections
18
Passed
3
Failed
0
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2025 Inspection

May 12, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114// NOTED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K CLASSROOM. CHILDREN ARE SERVED BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK IN TH...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 5, 2025 Inspection

May 5, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT EAST CAFETERIA HANDSINK AT 85.1 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUS...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 24, 2024 Inspection

May 24, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2023 Inspection

March 27, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN PRE-K CLASSROOM#115. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN REFRIG...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2022 Inspection

January 24, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEAR THE STEAMERS IN THE REA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 20, 2021 Inspection

May 20, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURF...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 21, 2020 Inspection

May 21, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2019 Inspection

February 8, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME RUSTING AROUND BASE OF GREASE TRAP AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT T...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2018 Inspection

April 24, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 19, 2017 Inspection

January 19, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1609544 ISSUED ON 01-11-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INTERIOR O...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2016 Inspection

January 11, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2015 Inspection

January 20, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: FOUND WASTEWATER/BLACK GREASY SUBSTANCE BACKING UP AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTR...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2014 Inspection

April 25, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2013 Inspection

May 8, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2012 Inspection

April 26, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOR NEXT INSPECTION(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2012 Inspection

March 15, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

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. F...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2011 Inspection

May 6, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prev...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 4, 2010 Inspection

May 4, 2010• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2010 Inspection

April 20, 2010• Canvass• 6 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...(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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