FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
ARIEL ACADEMY/NORTH KENWOOD OAKLAND SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
October 15, 2025
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #23421
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 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: 6-501.12 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: 6-201.11 OUT C 12/24/2025 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: 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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: 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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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More Information
CDPH Food Protection