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Lawndale Community Academy

Name: Lawndale Community Academy
Address: 3444 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL

3444 W Douglas Blvd

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE PRE-K 112 CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF ANNEX EXIT DOOR #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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 insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RIGHT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN ANNEX SECOND FLOOR BOYS' WASHROOM AND LEFT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN ANNEX THIRD FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN FACULTY WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 10, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (64.7F) AT HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRLS' THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM IN ANNEX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER (100F-120F) AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. 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.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF ANNEX EXIT DOOR #2 . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RIGHT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN ANNEX SECOND FLOOR BOYS' WASHROOM AND LEFT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN ANNEX THIRD FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN FACULTY WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE PRE-K 112 CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 10, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS IN DISREPAIR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. 1DT FLOOR BOYS ON RIGHT HAND SIDE AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS ON LEFT HAND SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL (ART WALL ATTACHED TO BOILER ROOM) INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.

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, Feb 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 11, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. CAFETERIA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, OFFICE, AND SERVICE LINE ATTACHED TO PREP.

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, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 5, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS NOT MAINTAINED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, 3RD FLOOR GIRLS HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @56FWASHBOWL ON RIGHT HAND SIDE NOT RUNNING, FACULTY TOILET ROOM 3RD FLOOR WATER TEMPERATURE @ 70F, PRE-K CLASSROOM 117 TOILET ROOM 72F, AND PRE-K CLASSROOM 112 NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID HANDSINKS. 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.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... CAFETERIA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, OFFICE, AND SERVICE LINE ATTACHED TO PREP.

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 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED POPCORN MACHINE STORED IN CAFETERIA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FLOOR DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF SOILED RESIDUES FROM EQUIPMENT 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source