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David G Farragut Academy H/S

2345 S Christiana

Last inspected Sep 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 17, 2026

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3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF EXIT DOORS NEAR GYM/AUDITORIUM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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 LEAKING FAUCETS ON HANDWASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST 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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN, GIRLS' 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 15, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS IN 3RD FLOOR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN GIRLS' RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

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 15, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 20, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN SERVING AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE ADJACENT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. WORK ORDER ALREADY PLACED FOR THE SERVING AREA 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 20, 2024 · Original Source

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