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Anna R Langford Community Academy

6010 S Throop (1300w)

Last inspected Sep 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 14, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

Inaccurate thermometer for walk-in cooler, instructed to provide good working ones.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

Inaccurate thermometer for walk-in cooler, instructed to provide good working ones.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 18, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN ODOR IN THE BOYS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN; INSTRUCTED TO FLUSH DRAIN TO RID ODOR. NO SEWAGE FOUND. WASHROOM IS NOT USED OFTEN.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOOSE COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING WHERE NEEDED.

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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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 20, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE 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 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE AT 80.6F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT HAND SINK @11:55 A.M.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(COS)

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM PRE-K LUNCHROOM WALL NEAR TOILET ROOM,WINDOW TRIM AND SILL.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PRE- K ROOM 103.& SERVING LUNCHROOM AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE-K LUNCH ROOM.

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, Sep 20, 2024 · Original Source

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