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NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY

55 W Cermak Rd · Chicago, IL 60616

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632015

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY · 55 W Cermak Rd

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DUST.

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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176818

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY · 55 W Cermak Rd

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CAN LID IN POOR REPAIR. LID IS CAVED IN UNABLE TO HAVE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. OTHER DUMPSTER HAS GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE MACHINE DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MIDDLE SINK IN BOYS RESTROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989948

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY · 55 W Cermak Rd

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: MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN BOYS AND GIRLS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751528

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY · 55 W Cermak Rd

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751332

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY · 55 W Cermak Rd

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS INSTRUCTED. LIVE ROACHES STILL OBSERVED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. SCHOOL WAS NOT SERVICED BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY AS INSTRUCTED. ENGINEER ON PREMISES STATED THAT HE CALLED FOR SERVICE BUT THE COMPANY HAD NOT COME OUT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED KITCHEN MANAGER THAT THEY MUST GO TO AN ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE (COLD FOOD) UNTIL PROBLEM IS CORRECTED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A CONSTANT TRICKLE OF WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM; MUST REPAIR CONSTANT LEAK. FOUND ONE SINK IN THE FOURTH FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734882

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY · 55 W Cermak Rd

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 SIX LIVE ROACHES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM (ON HANDSINK, WALL AND CRAWL OUT OF THE BOOSTER CONNECTED TO THE DISHMACHINE). ECOLAB SERVICED SCHOOL MARCH 15; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THEM SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT WEEKS REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A CONSTANT TRICKLE OF WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM; MUST REPAIR CONSTANT LEAK. FOUND ONE SINK IN THE FOURTH FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527593

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY · 55 W Cermak Rd

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN FREEZER SHELVES CAUSED BY POOR CONDENSATION DISPOSAL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434720

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY · 55 W Cermak Rd

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: MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (UNIT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: A SMALL SECTION OF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER BY THE DOOR IS NOT SMOOTH; RESURFACE AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BULBS AT END OF HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; BULB(S) GOING OUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR FIRST HANDSINK IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR TO RESTORE WATER. SENSOR CONNECTED TO SINK NEEDS REPAIR. (TWO OTHER WORKING SINKS IN WASHROOM).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114810

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY · 55 W Cermak Rd

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: MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE MILK COOLERS ON SERVICE LINES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER-KEEP FLOORS FREE OF SPILLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA-REMOVE SPILLS AND DUST BUILD UP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE 1ST WASHBOWL (CLOSEST TO ENTRANCE) IN THE GIRLS 1ST FL AND BOYS 2ND FL TOILET ROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PILE OF LEAVES FROM DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE SITES FOR RODENTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096343

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY · 55 W Cermak Rd

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: FOUND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
583237

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY · 55 W Cermak Rd

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 MILK CRATES FROM STORING ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND FOOD EQUIPMENT IN JANITORS BREAK ROOM NEXT TO LUNCHROOM.

  • 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 FLOORS AROUND TOILET AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 106.

  • 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. REMOVE WATER STAINED SECTIONS AT CEILING IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR AND CLEAN VENT INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR ONE OF TWO ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 108.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED OVEN IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 106.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233488

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY · 55 W Cermak Rd

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIME SCALE BUILDUP FROM EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM, REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVER IN PRE-K 106 TOILET ROOM, CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES THROUGHOUT LUNCHROOM AND TEACHERS LOUNGE TO REMOVE DEAD DRAIN FLIES, REMOVE FOOD SPILLS FROM EXTERIOR OF VENTS IN LUNCHROOM ALONG WINDOW LEDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT TOILET AND REPLACE MIXING VALVE AT WASHBOWL IN PRE-K 106 TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR.

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394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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