Canvass
Aug 27, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Kenwood Acad. (H/S)
5015 S Blackstone (1500e)
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4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Sep 30, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM 270. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS, AND UNDER LEFT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM 164, LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN, UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR JANITOR CLOSET 165 AND GIRLS WASHROOM 161. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM 163, LEFT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM 164, MIDDLE SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM 286. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN GIRLS WASHROOM 185, 186, 243,270,287,342, WOMEN WASHROOM 244, 340 AND UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR JANITOR CLOSET 165. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS, WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, AND LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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, Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 17, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM 250, BOYS WASHROOM 248 (76.6F), MEN WASHROOM 231 (77.1F), WOMEN WASHROOM 244 (75.5F), GIRLS WASHROOM 243 (75.3F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS, AND UNDER LEFT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM 164, LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN, UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR JANITOR CLOSET 165 AND GIRLS WASHROOM 161. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM 163, LEFT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM 164, MIDDLE SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM 286. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN GIRLS WASHROOM 185, 186, 243,270,287,342, WOMEN WASHROOM 244, 340 AND UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR JANITOR CLOSET 165. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS, WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, AND LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 17, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source