⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ACADEMY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

644 W 71st St, CHICAGO, IL 60621

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Englewood

License #: 26371

24
Total Inspections
17
Passed
6
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 18, 2025 Inspection

February 18, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FAUCET ABOVE THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 12, 2024 Inspection

March 12, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOORS AT THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2024 Inspection

March 5, 2024• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOORS AT THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2024 Inspection

February 8, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOORS AT THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2023 Inspection

March 16, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE GIRLS' TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. THE HAND DRYER WAS NOT WORKING IN ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 2, 2022 Inspection

March 2, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2021 Inspection

April 29, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2021 Inspection

April 22, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2020 Inspection

February 25, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON LARGE...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2020 Inspection

February 21, 2020• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1000 MICE DROPPINGS OR MORE SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS PRE-K ROOK 104 IN CLOSET ON AND IN BETWEEN T...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2019 Inspection

March 26, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE STAFF KITCHEN TOILET ROOM SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 18, 2018 Inspection

May 18, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed gaskets in disrepair on 2 door reach in freezer. Must repair and maintain.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2017 Inspection

January 30, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE UTENSIL STORAGE DRAWERS NEAR CAN OPENER, THE EXTERIOR OF AND DOOR TRACKS UNDERNEATH HEAT VENTS...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2017 Inspection

January 23, 2017• Canvass• 6 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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. MICE ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2016 Inspection

February 4, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPIL...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2016 Inspection

January 25, 2016• Canvass• 3 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 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2015 Inspection

February 23, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING OF BOYS 1st FLOOR TOILET ROOM AN...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2014 Inspection

April 28, 2014• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM.(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2013 Inspection

February 21, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE UNUSED TAGGED DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2013 Inspection

February 14, 2013• Canvass• 6 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: 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR AND ELEVAT...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2012 Inspection

August 27, 2012• 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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 18, 2011 Inspection

November 18, 2011• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AND SOME MISSING UNDER ELECTRIC OVEN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2011 Inspection

April 5, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT INSIDE BOILER AREAS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 21, 2010 Inspection

January 21, 2010• Canvass• 4 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...(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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