PASS
Risk 1 (High)
SIMPSON ACADEMY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School
September 16, 2025
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License #49051
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
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 #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection