⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Wells Comm. Acad. (H/S)

936 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

License #: 51071

23
Total Inspections
14
Passed
7
Failed
2
Conditional
FAIL
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2025 Inspection

October 17, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: STILL OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVING LINE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT .INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 28, 2025 Inspection

January 28, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVICE LINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND SINK IS INSTALLED IN SAME ROOM AS ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 30, 2023 Inspection

May 30, 2023• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A TRASH DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER SO THAT LIDS CAN SH...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2022 Inspection

September 26, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED RIGHT OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2021 Inspection

September 17, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (IN FIRST FLOOR TEACHER...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2020 Inspection

September 10, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHEN THEY R...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2019 Inspection

January 22, 2019• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2018 Inspection

January 22, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE TIMERS ON THE HAND SINKS IN THE TEACHER WASHROOM(WOMEN) NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST STA...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2017 Inspection

February 23, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A PIECE OF ROTTING FRUIT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2016 Inspection

January 29, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NO CEILING, PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN WALLS AT STORAGE ROOM BY THE S...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2016 Inspection

January 22, 2016• Canvass• 15 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 47.9F TO 50F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE U...(+14 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 20, 2015 Inspection

February 20, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SERVING LINES IN NEED OF CLEANING MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2015 Inspection

January 26, 2015• Canvass• 7 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 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS: 6-8 DROPPI...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2014 Inspection

January 23, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL CHIPS OFF FLOOR IN CANTEEN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2013 Inspection

January 14, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage cabinets under serving line not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to seal surfa...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2012 Inspection

March 28, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS WALKIN COOLER EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.THE GASKETS ARE RIPPED AND TORN.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2012 Inspection

March 26, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspectio...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2012 Inspection

March 16, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all t...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2011 Inspection

May 19, 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)

Dec 1, 2010 Inspection

December 1, 2010• Canvass• 2 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. ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2010 Inspection

April 21, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipm...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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