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Chicago Tech Academy (Charter)

1301 W 14th St (1400s)

Last inspected Sep 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Chicago Tech Academy (Charter) last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Sep 20, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026.
Has Chicago Tech Academy (Charter) ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 20, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 29, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official Wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector’s Notes

2-501.11: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT DURING INITAL VISIT. ONLY PROVIDED GLOVES AND PACKAGE OF SUBSTANCE USED TO PUT ON BODILY FLUID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE KIT AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s Notes

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE TWO MICROWAVES IN THE DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 24, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official Wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. ONLY PROVIDED GLOVES AND PACKAGE OF SUBSTANCE USED TO PUT ON BODILY FLUID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE KIT AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE BOY TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 69.2F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL TO RESTORE HOT WATER IN MENTIONED TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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.

Official Wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE TWO MICROWAVES IN THE DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 10, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSING TUBES ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE ALMOST TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN TUBES SO THAT THEY STOP AT THE FILL LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND/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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

WASH BOWLS IN 1ST FL BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

THE LAST WASHBOWL IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM HOT WATER PRESSURE IS EXTREMELY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER PRESSURE.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass