Chicago Department of Public Health reports Fail for BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637510
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK IN FIRST STAFF UNISEX TOILET AND SECOND FLOOR STAFF MEN'S TOILET. HOT WATER IS OBSERVED AT TEMPERATURE OF 65F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO 100F MINIMUM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). (KITCHEN STAFF HAS ACCESS TO ALTERNATE RESTROOM LOCATED NEAR KITCHEN).
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT#2612812 DATED:2/26/25 NOT CORRECTED; #56-KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090.
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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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279747
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH 2 BROKEN HANDLES ON SINKS, 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM WITH 2 BROKEN HANDLES ON SINKS, GIRLS 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH 1 BROKEN HANDLE ON SINK AND STAFF TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH 1 BROKEN FAUCET ON SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279637
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED GIRLS AND BOYS AND FACULTY TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR WATER RANGING FROM 88.3F TO 90.1F. WATER MUST REACH TEMPERATURES 100F TO 120F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH 2 BROKEN HANDLES ON SINKS, 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM WITH 2 BROKEN HANDLES ON SINKS, GIRLS 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH 1 BROKEN HANDLE ON SINK AND STAFF TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH 1 BROKEN FAUCET ON SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279467
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED GIRLS AND BOYS AND FACULTY TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR WATER RANGING FROM 68.7F TO 73.1F. WATER MUST REACH TEMPERATURES 100F TO 120F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRYING PROVISIONS IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS AND 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH 2 BROKEN HANDLES ON SINKS, 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM WITH 2 BROKEN HANDLES ON SINKS, GIRLS 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH 1 BROKEN HANDLE ON SINK AND STAFF TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH 1 BROKEN FAUCET ON SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176710
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
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: Observed walls and ceilings in girls rest room 2nd floor with holes, cracks and in dis-repair. Must repair and maintain.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light non-functional/disrepair in prep kitchen. Must repair and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed all girls, boys and staff restroom on 1st 2nd and 3rd floor washbowl sink faucet non-functional, leaking, dis-repair and missing. Repair and maintain washbowl sink. 2nd floor staff rest room faucet in disrepair (cold) and girls washbowl sink leaking; Employees restroom washbowl sink in disrepair (faucet) inside of kitchen staff locker area 115A; low water pressure in restroom 100B; Must repair and maintain. Mop sinks missing back flow prevention device. Must install, obtain and maintain
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176246
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous serious violation not corrected from inspection 2169868 performed on 5-17-2018. Violation #18 Observed live roaches through out facility inside rest rooms and janitor closets on 2nd and 3rd floor of facility. Must remove all roaches from facility and have no pest activity. Violation #19 Observed outside refuse receptacle not rodent proof and properly maintained and dumpsters are missing lids. Instructed person in charge to obtain lids and maintain. Must correct by 5-29-2018 Critical Violation 7-42-090
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: No Corrected
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Not Corrected
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed walls and ceilings in all rest room with holes, cracks and in dis-repair. Must repair and maintain.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light non-functional/disrepair in prep kitchen, light shield missing in dry storage area (storage113). Must repair and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed all girls, boys and staff restroom on 1st 2nd and 3rd floor washbowl sink faucet non-functional, dis-repair and missing. Repair and maintain washbowl sink. 2rd floor staff rest room faucet in disrepair (cold); Employees restroom washbowl sink in disrepair (faucet) inside of kitchen staff locker area 115A; low water pressure in restroom 100B; Must repair and maintain. Mop sinks missing back flow prevention device. Must install, obtain and maintain.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled towels stored on drain board. Remove towels from drain board keep sanitizer cloths in sanitizer.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169868
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
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: Observed live roaches through out facility inside rest rooms and janitor closets on 2nd and 3rd floor of facility. Must remove all roaches from facility and have no pest activity. Observed facility not rodent/pest proof,larger than 1/4 inch gap on bottom of entry/exit door 10 and Main exit/entry door frame is in dis-repair (left bottom) Serious Violation 7-38-020
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed outside refuse receptacle not rodent proof and properly maintained and dumpsters are missing lids. Instructed person in charge to obtain lids and maintain. Serious Violation 7-38-020
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed walls and ceilings in all rest room with holes, cracks and in dis-repair. Must repair and maintain.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light non-functional/disrepair in prep kitchen, light shield missing in dry storage area (storage113). Must repair and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed all girls, boys and staff restroom on 1st 2nd and 3rd floor washbowl sink faucet non-functional, dis-repair and missing. Repair and maintain washbowl sink. 2rd floor staff rest room faucet in disrepair (cold); Employees restroom washbowl sink in disrepair (faucet) inside of kitchen staff locker area 115A; low water pressure in restroom 100B; Must repair and maintain. Mop sinks missing back flow prevention device. Must install, obtain and maintain.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled towels stored on drain board. Remove towels from drain board keep sanitizer cloths in sanitizer.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049632
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
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: CONTACT PAPER WAS REMOVED FROM SHELVES IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS AS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED; AREAS OF SHELVES ARE RUSTED; MUST PAINT SHELVES WHERE RUSTED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT LOWER SECTIONS OF STORAGE SHELVES IN THE SMALL CAFETERIA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028496
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, MUST REPAIR ALL EXIT DOORS WHERE GAPS ARE PRESENT THAT ARE GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED INSIDE BOTH OF THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS. 10 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K 101, AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSET OF PRE-K 102. BOTH CLOSETS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR AND HAVE AREAS SERVUCED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOKATION 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS THAT NO LONGER ADHERES TO THE SURFACES OR REMOVE AND PAINT THE RUSTY SURFACES IN BOTH PRE-K CLASSROOMS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT LOWER SECTIONS OF STORAGE SHELVES IN THE SMALL CAFETERIA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN THE SMALL CAFETERIA AND IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FAUCETS AT WASH BOWLS IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS(ALL HAVE AT LEAST 1 OPERABLE WASH BOWL).
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ARTICLES STORED IN ALL CLOSETS IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1448166
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FLOOR BASIN IN JANITOR CLOSET (T 103) DRAINING IMPROPERLY. MUST REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522436
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE HOT WATER KNOB IN THE MENS 2FL TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307440
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
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: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE ALL UTILITY/MOP CLOSETS SCRAP THE FLOOR AND CLEAN THEM. BASEMENT AND BOILER ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BOILER ROOM LOWER LEVEL MUST REMOVE THE UNNESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
920386
Location recorded for this inspection · BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY · 6656 S Normal (500W)
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: REMOVE ALL CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN PRE-K CLAASROOM 101 AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH WINDOWS IN MAIN DINING ROOM.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSETS ON ALL FLOORS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS. SEAL LOWER SHELF UNDERNEATH WINDOW IN MAIN DINING ROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET AT MIDDLE WASHBOWL ON SECOND FLOOR. REPLACE HOT WATER KNOB IN KITCHEN STAFF'S WASHROOM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN HALLWAYS ON ALL FLOORS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60621
91 of 114 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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