Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 1, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Calmeca Academy Of Fine Arts And Dual Language
3456 W 38th St
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7 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Mar 20, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (A): AT TIME OF REINSPECTION OBSERVED WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY NOT REPAIRED, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 77.9-83.4F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WESTSIDE FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM AND WASHROOM IN CLASSROOM 118. 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN RIGHT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN RIGHT WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 30, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (A): AT TIME OF REINSPECTION OBSERVED WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY NOT REPAIRED, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 42.6-79.7F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOY'S, GIRL'S AND STAFF WASHROOMS ON THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS AND AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS IN CLASSROOMS 120, 121, 122 AND 123. 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN RIGHT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN RIGHT WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 28, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 42.6-79.7F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOY'S, GIRL'S AND STAFF WASHROOMS ON THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS AND AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS IN CLASSROOMS 120, 121, 122 AND 123. 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN RIGHT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN RIGHT WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 4, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE (48.7F-71.0F) AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS: SOUTH SIDE THIRD FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS' RESTROOM, SOUTH SIDE SECOND FLOOR BOYS' RESTROOM, SOUTH SIDE FIRST FLOOR BOYS' RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HANDS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F. (PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS OBSERVED IN THE CAFETERIA AND ADJACENT WASHROOMS, ALTERNATIVE WASHROOMS AVAILABLE ON EACH FLOOR) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD-UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 13, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source