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Simpson Academy

1321 S Paulina (1700w)

Last inspected Sep 14, 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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3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 14, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

GLUE BOARDS IN NEED OR REPLACING WHEN DIRTY WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

GLUE BOARDS IN NEED OR REPLACING WHEN DIRTY WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSING TUBES ARE TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENTS ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN TUBES TO REST JUST ABOVE THE FILL LINE ON THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR BACK SIPHONAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

LEFT REACH IN 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE DINING AREA WITH A THICK ICE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE UNIT.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM BY THE SECURITY DESK 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

WALLS IN THE CORNERS IN THE DINING AREA WITH DIRT/SPIDER WEBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

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, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

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