⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

SIMPSON ACADEMY

1321 S Paulina (1700W), CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 49051

17
Total Inspections
15
Passed
1
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2025 Inspection

September 16, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

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

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 28, 2021 Inspection

September 28, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTURCTED MANAGER A COVERED GARBAGE CAN MUST BE PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2020 Inspection

March 11, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER AT THE TIM...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 11, 2019 Inspection

February 11, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2016 Inspection

February 3, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT A...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2015 Inspection

May 8, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN OUTER EATING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS....

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2014 Inspection

April 28, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A CLEAR DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN CAFETERIA AND A REACH IN MILK COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA THAT WE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2013 Inspection

January 30, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: SOME TOILETS IN WASHROOM STALLS ARE OUT OF ORDE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2011 Inspection

November 7, 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)

Feb 18, 2011 Inspection

February 18, 2011• Canvass• 2 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...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 18, 2010 Inspection

June 18, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAINT WOODEN SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT.(+2 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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