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SIMPSON ACADEMY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

SIMPSON ACADEMY 1321 S Paulina (1700W), CHICAGO 60608 School
September 16, 2025 Canvass License #49051
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #39
MAJOR
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 TO SHORTEN TUBES TO REST JUST ABOVE THE FILL LINE ON THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR BACK SIPHONAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: LEFT REACH IN 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE DINING AREA WITH A THICK ICE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE UNIT.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM BY THE SECURITY DESK IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM BY THE SECURITY DESK IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections