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Octavio Paz Charter School

2651 W 23rd St

Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Sep 30, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Canvass

Sep 26, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 19, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 10, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE SERVING LINE THAT IS LOCATED ON THE GYM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE HOT FOODS SERVING LINE OR MOVE SERVING LINE CLOSER TO THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED ON THE STAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 problems
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-306.11 OBSERVED SALAD IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS BEING STORED UNCOVERED ON A SERVING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source

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