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POWELL ACADEMY

7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR · Chicago, IL 60649

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for POWELL ACADEMY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642441

Location recorded for this inspection · POWELL ACADEMY · 7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642013

Location recorded for this inspection · POWELL ACADEMY · 7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE CABINET THAT IS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BY THE SAME CABINET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM #117. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE TIGHT FITTING LID. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE DUMPSTER COMPACTOR WAS REMOVED FOR MAINTANENCE AND THE DUMPSTER COMPANY REPLACED THE COMPACTOR WITH A LARGE DUMPSTER (NORMALLY USED TO DISPOSE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS) THAT DOES NOT HAVE AN ADEQUATE TIGHT FITTING LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER THAT HAS A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622931

Location recorded for this inspection · POWELL ACADEMY · 7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603282

Location recorded for this inspection · POWELL ACADEMY · 7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582651

Location recorded for this inspection · POWELL ACADEMY · 7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT 1ST FL. BOY'S SOUTH TOILET ROOMS & PRE-K 117 MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES & ROLLING CARTS,PRE-K 115 & 117 SHELVING UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS PRE-K 115 & 117 CLOSETS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS IN RECYCLABLE AREA UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN LUNCHROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER #2.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582464

Location recorded for this inspection · POWELL ACADEMY · 7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOINDATION 7-38-005)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATE TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. BOY'S SOUTH-70.0F,1ST FL. GIRL'S SOUTH-78.8F.2ND FL. STAFF SOUTH-82.8F,2ND FL. BOY'S SOUTH-70.2F.2ND FL. GIRL'S SOUTH-73.4F.3RD FL. GIRL'S SOUTH-70.2F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT 1ST FL. BOY'S SOUTH TOILET ROOMS & PRE-K 117 MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT RADIATORS & LUNCHROOM TABLES IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/25/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES & ROLLING CARTS,PRE-K 115 & 117 SHELVING UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS PRE-K 115 & 117 CLOSETS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS IN RECYCLABLE AREA UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN LUNCHROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER #2.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563226

Location recorded for this inspection · POWELL ACADEMY · 7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531663

Location recorded for this inspection · POWELL ACADEMY · 7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401234

Location recorded for this inspection · POWELL ACADEMY · 7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL, PUMP, AND STORAGE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2321050

Location recorded for this inspection · POWELL ACADEMY · 7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT) ON THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER. ENGINEER CLEANED THE GROUND AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2230035

Location recorded for this inspection · POWELL ACADEMY · 7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE IN PLACE AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING: UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, UNDER THE SERVING LINES AND UNDER THE SINKS AT THE MILK DISPOSAL LINE. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104829

Location recorded for this inspection · POWELL ACADEMY · 7511 S SOUTH SHORE DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

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