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Instituto Justice And Leadership Academy

Name: Instituto Justice And Leadership Academy
Address: 2570 S Blue Island (2200w), Chicago, IL

2570 S Blue Island (2200w)

Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass

Dec 3, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

EXIT DOORS IN THE CAFETERIA DINING AREA HAVE 1/4"-1/2" GAPS UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS, PREVENTING THE DOORS FROM BEING RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT-PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPS WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE DINING AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 30, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 23, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

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 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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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 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11 OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT THAT IS MISSING MANY ITEMS FROM THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT WAS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE REPORT FOR THIS CALENDAR YEAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE AN UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE REPORT FOR THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 14, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 14, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 11, 2023

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ANY EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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.

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR THIS CALENDAR YEAR (2023). FACILITY PROVIDED A LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS FROM 2019 AND STATES THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR "SIGNS A SIGN IN SHEET" INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SERVICE REPORT FOR 2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).