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Monarcas Academy

5815 S Homan Ave

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Canvass

Jan 28, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN ANNEX BUILDING WITH 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON SECOND FLOOR HANDSINK IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET BROKEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (WATER STILL FUNCTIONAL)

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 PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET BEHIND HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 30, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

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

EXTREME CLUTTER, STORAGE ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS OF MODULAR CLASSROOMS 125, 126, 127, 128, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS DUE TO EXTREME CLUTTER (STUDENTS CONSUME ALL MEALS IN CLASSROOMS). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES AND ORGANIZE AREAS. UNNECESSARY ITEMS (BOOKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES) IN FEMALE STUDENT TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR MAIN BUILDING. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FROM TOILET ROOMS 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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR A FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

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