Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Menta Academy South
321 E 84th St
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass
Nov 7, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (68F-81.9F) AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN STAFF AND STUDENT WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) 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 insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND GIRLS WASHROOM, STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE 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, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 27, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE KITCHEN IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PEELING PAINT/DAMAGED WALL ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE, PAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 27, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 5, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES ON THE SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' TOILET ROOM WHERE HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNOR HIGH CLASSES ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON THE HOT HOLDING/ ROASTING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 2, 2023
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES ON THE SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' TOILET ROOM WHERE HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNOR HIGH CLASSES ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 87.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), 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 problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON THE HOT HOLDING/ ROASTING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP, INSIDE THE CABINET AND ON THE FLOOR IN AN OPENING UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE CABINET ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE/ MOP SINK CLOSET ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), 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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2023 · Original Source