Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 23, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Erick Solorio Academy High School
5400 S St Louis Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Erick Solorio Academy High School last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 23, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from Sep 20, 2024 to Sep 23, 2026.
- Has Erick Solorio Academy High School ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 20, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsCanvass
Sep 18, 2026
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official Wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW 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 73.8-75.2F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOY'S, GIRLS AND ALL GENDER STAFF WASHROOMS ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR ON NORTHSIDE OF BUILDING.. 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 22Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.3-54.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN(54.9F), YOGURT(52.3F) AND CHEESE STICKS(53.1F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $30 WEIGHING 5LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOM(OLD DISHROOM). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/18/2026 TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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 insectsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO TISSUE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN THIRD FLOOR SOUTHSIDE BOY'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A SUPPLY OF TISSUE SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY 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 issuesnotedCode 5Other
Official Wording
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW 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 73.8-75.2F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOY'S, GIRLS AND ALL GENDER STAFF WASHROOMS ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR ON NORTHSIDE OF BUILDING.. 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 22Food temperature
Official Wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.3-54.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN(54.9F), YOGURT(52.3F) AND CHEESE STICKS(53.1F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $30 WEIGHING 5LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOM(OLD DISHROOM). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/18/2026 TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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 insectsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO TISSUE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN THIRD FLOOR SOUTHSIDE BOY'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A SUPPLY OF TISSUE SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY 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, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 15, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 20, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 20, 2024 · Original Source