⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

INNOVATIONS HIGH SCHOOL

17 N STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60602

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

📍 Neighborhood: Loop

License #: 2593639

16
Total Inspections
13
Passed
2
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 16, 2025 Inspection

September 16, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING TOILET IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN THIRD FLOOR STUDENT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 9, 2025 Inspection

September 9, 2025• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 73.9-75.8F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS ON THIRD FLOOR IN ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 20, 2024 Inspection

September 20, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS INSIDE OF ALL-GENDER STAFF RESTROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR.

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 26, 2023 Inspection

September 26, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Employees food stored next to customer's food in double door cooler, instructed to separate.

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 1, 2022 Inspection

September 1, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 16, 2021 Inspection

September 16, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND WASH SINK FAUCET HANDLE AT MAIN KITCHEN TOO STIFF TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 18, 2019 Inspection

January 18, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROC...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 13, 2018 Inspection

February 13, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IN KITCHEN, FOUND A LARGE JUG NOT LABELED.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 19, 2016 Inspection

May 19, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint/holes in lunchroom areas, shall be rep...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 1, 2014 Inspection

May 1, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAFF TOILET ROOM HAND SINK FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 19, 2013 Inspection

February 19, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ONE OF THREE HAND SOAP DISPENSERS IN THE MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 13, 2011 Inspection

December 13, 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)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

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