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Alcott High School

2957 N Hoyne

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 1, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR, DISPLAY COOLER NOT USE IN FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

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, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 28, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE UNISEX STUDENTS WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 70.1F-70.3F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER WASHROOMS FOR STUDENTS TO WASH THEIR HANDS. 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND PIPES INSIDE UNISEX ADULT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR 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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BURN OUT BULBS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 10, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

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, Feb 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 18, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SAME TOILET IN SAME WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASMENT OF GIRLS WITH A BLACK GARBAGE BAG AND INOPERABLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET.

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, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source

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