⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

FINKI ELEMENTARY ACADEMY

2332 S Western (2400W), CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 23541

20
Total Inspections
15
Passed
3
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2025 Inspection

September 4, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR (FAR LEFT/CLOSEST TO THE MAIN OFFICE) HAS 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2024 Inspection

September 18, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MAN...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 13, 2020 Inspection

February 13, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSETS OF PRE-SCHOLL ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2019 Inspection

February 7, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ARAMARK WRITTEN CLEAN UP POLICY WHICH STATES THEY USE VIREX ll 256,BUT THERE IS NONE ON PREMISES, AND THE REFERENCE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 3, 2018 Inspection

April 3, 2018• Canvass• 2 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 3 DRAIN FLIES ON WALL AND 10-15 IN AND A...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 11, 2017 Inspection

May 11, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRIPPING WATER FROM FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 105.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2015 Inspection

May 6, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND OR REPLACING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAI...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2014 Inspection

April 25, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FACILITY USING STYROFOAM TRAYS TO COVER FOOD ON HOT FOOD SERVING LINE. I...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2013 Inspection

February 5, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SOME DUST NOTED ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN SAME.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2012 Inspection

January 9, 2012• Canvass• 2 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...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2011 Inspection

September 20, 2011• Canvass• 2 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...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2011 Inspection

January 5, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARG...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2010 Inspection

July 6, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

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

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 14, 2010 Inspection

June 14, 2010• Canvass• 5 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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