FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
ARIEL ACADEMY/NORTH KENWOOD OAKLAND SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
September 24, 2025
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License #23421
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR SCATTERED ALONG SIDE AND IN CORNER OF OVENS, COOLING UNITS AND SHELVING UNIT LOCATED IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING WHERE MICROWAVE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN (ORANGE) WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM OVENS, NOTED GREEN WALL IN PREP/STORAGE WITH CHIPPED PAINT/DRYWALL, HEAVY GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP AND SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE HOLE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN (ORANGE) WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM OVENS, NOTED GREEN WALL IN PREP/STORAGE WITH CHIPPED PAINT/DRYWALL, HEAVY GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP AND SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE HOLE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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CDPH Food Protection