⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Otis Academy

525 N Armour ST, CHICAGO, IL 60642

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

License #: 24791

21
Total Inspections
15
Passed
4
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2025 Inspection

August 27, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Employees personal items ( bags, purses, clothing ) stored on students foods shelves, Instructed to separate.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2024 Inspection

August 28, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET AT THE FOOD SERVICE LINE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2022 Inspection

September 22, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2022 Inspection

September 15, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY R...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2021 Inspection

September 17, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2020 Inspection

September 15, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2019 Inspection

February 5, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND-SINK IN SERVERY, BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2018 Inspection

January 26, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN AND MISSING TILES) IN THE DINNING AND SERVING ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 19, 2018 Inspection

January 19, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR(BENT OPEN) NOT TIGHT FITTING ALLOWING POSSBILE ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 30, 2017 Inspection

May 30, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE B...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2016 Inspection

April 27, 2016• Canvass• 4 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: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVI...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 12, 2015 Inspection

June 12, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WATER FOUNTAIN NOZZELS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2015 Inspection

March 26, 2015• Canvass• 8 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: FOUND SEVERAL DOORS THAT ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2014 Inspection

April 2, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG BACK WALL IN LUNCHROOM 3 SERVING A...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 29, 2013 Inspection

May 29, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR CAGE AREA HAS DIRT BUILD-UP ALON...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 30, 2012 Inspection

March 30, 2012• Canvass• 4 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...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2011 Inspection

April 5, 2011• Canvass• 3 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...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2010 Inspection

December 14, 2010• 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)

May 17, 2010 Inspection

May 17, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.W...(+3 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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