⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CHICAGO TECH ACADEMY (CHARTER)

(Also Known As: MEDILL CAMPUS)

1301 W 14th St (1400S), CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 24481

18
Total Inspections
15
Passed
1
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2025 Inspection

September 10, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSING TUBES ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE ALMOST TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK. INSTRUC...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2023 Inspection

September 15, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCED...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 5, 2022 Inspection

October 5, 2022• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED SOILED PEST TRAPS WITH DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2022 Inspection

January 26, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: TIME METERED FAUCET IN MEN'S ROOM RUNS FOR 6 SECONDS. ALL TIME METERED FAUCETS MUST RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRU...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2021 Inspection

April 27, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2020 Inspection

March 11, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-202.15 OBSERVED A COLD WATER KNOB MISSING FROM ONE OF THREE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, ALSO ONE OF THREE HAND WASHI...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2019 Inspection

January 24, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED POLICY ON PREMISES BUT NO DISINFECTANT ON PREMISES(VIREX ll 256)THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED IN POLICY AND IS NOT EFFECTIVE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2018 Inspection

February 8, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET AROUND 2-DR FREEZER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER NEEDS RESEALING TO SECURE DOOR WHEN SHUT.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 9, 2016 Inspection

March 9, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE HAND DRYER IN THE BOYS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2015 Inspection

May 8, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND DUCT EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICA...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 1, 2015 Inspection

May 1, 2015• Canvass• 7 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: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 10, 2014 Inspection

April 10, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND PEELING PAINT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LUNCHROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 22, 2013 Inspection

February 22, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN VENTS ABOVE OVENS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2012 Inspection

May 8, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE OUTER EXHAUST FAN IS FULL OF DUST, CLEAN OF THE FAN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2011 Inspection

February 28, 2011• Canvass• 3 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...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2010 Inspection

June 16, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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