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Chicago Excel Academy Of Englewood

7141 S Morgan (1000w) St

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

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3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 14, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED SCRAP WOOD AND LARGE MATERIALS ON GROUNDS SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE FROM CLUTTER

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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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notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

NOTED SCRAP WOOD AND LARGE MATERIALS ON GROUNDS SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE FROM CLUTTER

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 issues

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

Canvass

Sep 3, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

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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.

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notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS REHEATED TO BE SERVED. MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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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.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND TIMED FAUCETS IN WASHROOMS NOT STAYING ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 15 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST AS NEEDED.

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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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

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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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOOR SINKING IN FRONT OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. FLOOR TILES LOOSEN WHEN FLOOR MAT IS ON TOP.

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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 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 5, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

THE STUDENT AND STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE HAD NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOILET ROOMS WITH TRASH RECEPTACLES THAT HAVE COVERS/LIDS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

LOWER SURFACE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE DINING AREA WITH SPILLS/FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE.

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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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ABOVE THE SANITATION COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

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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

BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -WINDOWS IN THE DINING/CAFETERIA AREA OPEN AND THE SCREENS ARE DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE SCREENS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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 5, 2024 · Original Source

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