School · Chicago, IL

Brown Acad.

Name: Brown Acad.
Address: 12607 S Union (700w), Chicago, IL

12607 S Union (700w)

Last inspected Sep 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Sep 8, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: -THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE. -NO WATER FOUND AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM BY ROOM 110 AND NONE FOUND AT THE GIRLS 3RD WASHBOWL BY ROOM 118 AND AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL IN THE OTHER GIRL'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE. MUST MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

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.

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE 1ST FL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY CLASSROOMS 110 AND 118 IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE SINK 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

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 29, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 2, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RIGHT SINKS NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS AND BOYS WEST WASHROOM, MIDDLE SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 23, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SN INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN UNISEX WASHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN (79.8F), BOYS EAST WASHROOM (71.8F) AND GIRLS EAST WASHROM(71.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

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.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OOVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR WORKROOM, 20 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR KITCHEN PLAY AREA AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K 106. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO N 7-38-020(A)

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RIGHT SINKS NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS AND BOYS WEST WASHROOM, MIDDLE SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection