Canvass
Sep 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
South Shore Fine Arts Academy
1415 E 70th St
Last inspected Sep 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Sep 10, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP UNDER FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR, EXIT #2, AND EXIT #12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR EXIT #12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, WALL, WALL VENTS, ETC IN PREP AREA AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 4, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEAKING AT THE FIRST SINK WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB IN ROOM 124 IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. CORRECTED ON SITE. OBSERVED THE TOILET IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM LEAKING AT THE BASE OF THE TOILET BOWL ATTACHED TO THE HANDLE FOR FLUSHING LEAKING WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUST ON THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IF NOT 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source