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Daisy Bates Academy

8546 S Cregier Ave

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Apr 13, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM AND STAFF'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR OF THE MAIN BUILDING AND A NON-FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING CLEANSER DISPENSER IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HANDWASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(A).

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR #9 LOCATED IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

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

5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HOT WATER FAUCETS SHUT OFF AT THE BOTTOM DUE TO CONTINOUS RUNNING WATER IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS INSIDE OF ALL OF THE BOY'S TOILET ROOMS IN THE MAIN BUILDING AND IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

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, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 29, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN ANNEX FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN MAIN BUILDING OFFICE STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ANNEX FIRST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE 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

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

Canvass

Apr 21, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MAIN BUILDING WEST FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (74.1F), FIRST FLOOR WEST STAFF, OFFICE, PRINCIPAL WASHROOM (74.2-74.6F), WEST SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHOOM (74.8F), STAFF WASHROOM 200 (74F). 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE AT LEFT SINK IN ANNEX GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ANNEX BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND MAIN BUILDING SECOND FLOOR WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING CAP ON LEFT HOT WATER FAUCET IN ANNEX SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM AND RIGHT SINK IN ANNEX SECOND FLOOR GIRLS 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
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN ANNEX FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN MAIN BUILDING OFFICE STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ANNEX FIRST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source

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