⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

WEST TOWN ACADEMY

534 N SACRAMENTO BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60612

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 2224935

21
Total Inspections
13
Passed
3
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 29, 2024 Inspection

August 29, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT CAPABLE OF SANITIZING SURFACES AGAINST NOROVIRUS....(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 14, 2022 Inspection

September 14, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LOCATED ON TOP OF WOOD, DIRT, AND GRASS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACES FOR RE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 14, 2021 Inspection

September 14, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNERS OF GARBAGE AND LUNCH ROOM DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 10, 2020 Inspection

September 10, 2020• Recent Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 9, 2020 Inspection

September 9, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS FLOORS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 17, 2019 Inspection

January 17, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMI...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 31, 2017 Inspection

March 31, 2017• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: PER THE PRINCIPAL POPCORN WAS POPPED IN THE LIBRARY. THERE ARE NO HANDWASHING FACILITIES...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 4, 2016 Inspection

October 4, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 2, 2015 Inspection

October 2, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN LUNCHROOM AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS ALO...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 24, 2015 Inspection

September 24, 2015• 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 APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 26, 2014 Inspection

September 26, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN MILK COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 13, 2013 Inspection

November 13, 2013• Consultation• 1 violation

Violation: 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT KITCHEN AREA

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 7, 2013 Inspection

November 7, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THE ABOVE IS SERVING POTENTIAAL HAZARDOUS FOODS,WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE,AND ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 13, 2012 Inspection

January 13, 2012• Canvass• 1 violation

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...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 27, 2011 Inspection

April 27, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation

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. ...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 15, 2010 Inspection

September 15, 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)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections