Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Otis Academy on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642940
Location recorded for this inspection · Otis Academy · 525 N Armour ST
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STACKED BOXES WITH MISCELLANUES ITEMS IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF CLUTTER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COLORED WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AS REQUIRED.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD IN DISREPAIR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953319
Location recorded for this inspection · Otis Academy · 525 N Armour ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763699
Location recorded for this inspection · Otis Academy · 525 N Armour ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE LEFT WASHBOWL (1ST SINK YOU COME TO) IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA IN THE BASEMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN THE BOILER ROOM, CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT THE WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (THAT THE KITCHEN STAFF USE) IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANANBLE SURFACE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454023
Location recorded for this inspection · Otis Academy · 525 N Armour ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WATER FOUNTAIN NOZZELS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN OUTER SERVING AREAS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING TO ELIMINATE PEELING CEMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HOLE BEHIND WARMING CABINET AT COOK LINE MUST BE SEALED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PRE K CLASSROOM STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453844
Location recorded for this inspection · Otis Academy · 525 N Armour ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL DOORS THAT ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN OPENINGS AT GRAND AVE DOOR, ARMOUR SIDE 3 OF THE 4 DOORS WITH GAPS AT THE BOOTOM. ENGINEER DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA DOOR HAS OPENINGS AT BOTH ENDS OD THE DOOR SWEEP. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
27
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: 4TH FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM FOR STUDENTS FOUND WITH NO PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL AT ALL TIMES. HAND TOWELS WERE REPLACED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WATER FOUNTAIN NOZZELS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN OUTER SERVING AREAS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING TO ELIMINATE PEELING CEMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HOLE BEHIND WARMING CABINET AT COOK LINE MUST BE SEALED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PRE K CLASSROOM STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434458
Location recorded for this inspection · Otis Academy · 525 N Armour ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG BACK WALL IN LUNCHROOM 3 SERVING AREA. REPAIR WALL IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENING BEHIND TOILET IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THIRD FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM. REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE ON LEFT SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN THIRD FLOOR STUDENT UNISEX WASHROOM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1146413
Location recorded for this inspection · Otis Academy · 525 N Armour ST
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: MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR CAGE AREA HAS DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES CRACKED AND MISSING IN THE KITCHEN AREA MUST REPLACE TILES
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR BULBS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-INJ FREEZER IN REAR CAGE AREA
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR CAGE AREA AND INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202212
Location recorded for this inspection · Otis Academy · 525 N Armour ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD AND DRY GOODS STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP..
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. TOILET AND HAND SINK IN THE TEACHERS 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOM PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE BOTH TO THE WALLS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS 1ST THRU THE 4TH FLOORS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
357244
Location recorded for this inspection · Otis Academy · 525 N Armour ST
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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DINING ROOM FLOOR BY KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME AREAS OF OF WALL IN HALLWAYS NEEDS CHIPPING PAINT REMOVED, AND BASE BOARD NEEDS REPLACE
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
453306
Location recorded for this inspection · Otis Academy · 525 N Armour ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. VENT NEED AT OVEN. MUST INSTALL.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233892
Location recorded for this inspection · Otis Academy · 525 N Armour ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WRAPPING MATERIAL ON OVER HEAD PIPING IN REAR STUDENTS LUNCHROOM IN POOR REPAIR,SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT ON CELING ABOVE DISHMACHINE-MUST REPAIR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STUDENTS LUNCH ROOM,INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS NOT SHIELDED.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.LUNCH ROOM EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK,DOUBLE DOOR OVEN IN KITCHEN NOT VENTED AS REQUIRED.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60642
206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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