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Legal Prep Charter Academy

4319 W Washington

Last inspected Sep 29, 2026 · 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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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 29, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED WALL BASE/COVING IN DISREPAIR AROUND WALLS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE. MUST 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, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS (BLACK BEANS, BEEF, SOUR CREAM, MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIRIOTY 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 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS COOKED RICE AND 3 LBS NACHO CHEESE STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO RROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR 7 DAYS FOR ALL TCS FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN.PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELT 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES ON PREP TABLE SURFACES, FLYING NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OFFICE SPACE CONNECTED TO PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WALL BASE/COVING IN DISREPAIR AROUND WALLS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE. MUST 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, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 5, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE STAFF WASHROOM LOW AND THE TIMER OF THE OTHER WASHROOM HAND SINK DOSE NOT STAY ON LONG. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

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 THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX 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, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 23, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP USED AS A TIE OR WRAPPED AROUND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND REPLACE TIES MADE OF SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIAL 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
notedCode 10Handwashing

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR HANDWASHING: 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM, 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK PLUMBING IN AFFECTED AREAS TO ALLOW FOR MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F AND MAINTAIN. SCHOOL ENGINEER ADJUSTED OR REPLACED NEWLY-INSTALLED MIXING VALVES ON ALL AFFECTED HANDWASHING SINKS, ALL LISTED SINKS REACHED MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F AFTER ADJUSTMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BASE COVING SURROUNDING MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES IN KITCHEN AREA PROPERLY COVED AND ENCLOSED.

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 23, 2024 · Original Source

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