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Innovations High School

17 N State St

Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 16, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING TOILET IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN THIRD FLOOR STUDENT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN THIRD FLOOR STUDENT MEN'S WASHROOM 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

6-501.19: OBSERVED RIGHT STAFF ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR ON THE THIRD FLOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RIGHT STAFF ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING.

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 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 9, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 73.9-75.8F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS ON THIRD FLOOR IN FACILITY(ALL THREE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR MEN'S STUDENT WASHROOM AND BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR STAFF ALL GENDER WASHROOMS). 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 problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NON WORKING TOILET IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN THIRD FLOOR STUDENT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN THIRD FLOOR STUDENT MEN'S WASHROOM 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 RIGHT STAFF ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR ON THE THIRD FLOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RIGHT STAFF ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2603170 DATED 09/20/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS INSIDE OF ALL-GENDER STAFF RESTROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. CORRECTED ON SITE COVERED RECEPTACLES PROVIDED FOR BOTH ALL GENDER STAFF RESTROOMS ON THIRD FLOOR BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 20, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS INSIDE OF ALL-GENDER STAFF RESTROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR.

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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