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Fairfield Academy

6201 S Fairfield (2732w)

Last inspected Aug 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass

Aug 28, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON OVERHEAD RADIATOR IN HALLWAY NEAR BOYS' RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPIAR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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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, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 27, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET HANDLES IN 2ND COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 6, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST AND 2ND BASIN FAUCETS LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 17, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 10, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BOYS TOILET ROOMS, CURRENTLY AT 50F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.

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notedCode 12Food temperature

Official wording

FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RECEIVING TEMPERATURE OF CONTAINER OF CHEESE SAUCE AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF 119.8F. DELIVERY RECEIVED AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION AND TEMPERATURES OF INCOMING HOT FOOD FROM COOKING SCHOOL VERIFIED AT THIS TIME. CHEESE SAUCE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 3LBS $10 VALUE. INSTD TO VERIFY HOT FOODS 135F OR ABOVE, AND COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES UPON RECEIVING. PRIORIFY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK AT SERVICE LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSSURE 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source

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