Canvass
Feb 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Gale Community Academy
1631 W Jonquil Ter
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jan 28, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
PRESENTLY WALK-IN FREEZER IN DISHROOM/PREP AREA, NOT WORKING SINCE THE SUMMER. TURNED OFF AND NO FOOD INSIDE. MANAGER AWAITNG TO BE REPAIRED.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOOR MOP SINK AT REAR STORAGE ARE IN NEED OF DEEP CLEAN.EXCESS GRIMES AND RUST.CLEAN 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 24, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THIRD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM, ALSO SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN .PROVIDE A WORKING SOAP DISPENSER WITH SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
PRESENTLY WALK-IN FREEZER IN DISHROOM/PREP AREA, NOT WORKING SINCE THE SUMMER. TURNED OFF AND NO FOOD INSIDE. MANAGER AWAITNG TO BE REPAIRED.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOOR MOP SINK AT REAR STORAGE ARE IN NEED OF DEEP CLEAN.EXCESS GRIMES AND RUST.CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
NO PRESSURE OF HOT/COLD WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWLS INSIDE ALL GENDER/BOYS WASHROOM AT FIRST FLOOR. UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. TAGGED SINKS AND INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER AVAILABLE WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP/DISHROOM. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IT BACKS UP TO THE OTHER. UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE. REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST RESEAL BASEBOARD TILES BY THE WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS STAFF WASHROOM.
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, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 2, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM/PREP ARE.REPAIR ISSUE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES UNDER CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS, PIPE ARE LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO 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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR
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, Feb 2, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 31, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
PAPER DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING/TRAYLINE NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS DUE TO BE STOCK. AFTER MY REQUEST,HOUSEKEEPING WAS ABLE TO RESOLVE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:CONSOLITED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES UNDER CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS, PIPE ARE LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO 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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM/PREP ARE.REPAIR ISSUE.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
BROKEN WALL BEHIND MOTOR UNIT BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOKING UNITS.REPAIR ISSUEWITH A SMOOTH A CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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, Jan 31, 2024 · Original Source