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Acero Jovita Idar Charter School

5050 S Homan Ave

Last inspected Oct 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 2, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF EXIT DOOR #12. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 17, 2026

Fail

10 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 73.4-82.6F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S, SECOND FLOOR BOY'S AND FIRST FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF EXIT DOOR #12. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE, OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 142F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF SAID HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THAT USES HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT SINK IN THIRD FLOOR BOY'S WASHRROM, LEFT SINK GIRL'S THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM AND LEFT SINK SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER AND ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 73.4-82.6F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S, SECOND FLOOR BOY'S AND FIRST FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF EXIT DOOR #12. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE, OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 142F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF SAID HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THAT USES HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT SINK IN THIRD FLOOR BOY'S WASHRROM, LEFT SINK GIRL'S THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM AND LEFT SINK SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s notes

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER AND ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 23, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FAN IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 19, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS ON THIRD FLOOR(BOYS AND GIRLS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINK FAUCETS IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS' RESTROOM TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE N THIRD FLOOR AND IN DRAIN NEAR HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA (ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source

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