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Kipp One Academy

730 N Pulaski Ave

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When was Kipp One Academy 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: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Oct 27, 2023 to Sep 29, 2026.
Has Kipp One Academy ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 27, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 29, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DIRTY ON INSIDE OF BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

6-303.11 OUT C 12/17/2026 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTS IN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULUATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 issues

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

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DIRTY ON INSIDE OF BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTS IN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULUATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 issues

notedCode 59Other

Official Wording

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2642870 ON 9/17/26. THE VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS: 6-501.111 OUT PF 09/24/2026 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... INSIDE (2)UNUSED IN COOLERS USED FOR STORAGE ALONG THE WALLS IN CORNERS, BEHIND HEAVY LARGE OVEN LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND SMALL HOT BOXES IN REAR PREP AND ALONG ELECTRICAL BOX LINES ATTACHED TO THE WALL OUTSIDE OF OFFICE, IN PREVIOUS WAREWASHING ROOM UNDER TABLE AND SURROUNDING METAL GARBAGE CANS / ON FLOOR INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, IN CORNERS UNDER SPEED RACKS STORED IN CORNERS, AND CORNERS INSIDE WOMENS LOCKER ROOM. NOTED 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SERVING AREAS AND DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PEST ACTIVITY CONTINUES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL RODENT DROPPING IN ADDITIONAL AREAS (ALONG BROWN LEDGE SURROUNDING PREP AREA, INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN CORNERS AND CREASES OF THE FLOOR IN STORAGE SPACE OUTSIDE KIPP ONE SERVING STATION AND ON INTERNAL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SAID PREP AREA DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Canvass

Sep 17, 2026

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DIRTY ON INSIDE OF BIN. 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

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... INSIDE SPACE WHERE COMPRESSER EQUIPMENT IS STORED, INSIDE STEAM TABLE CABINETS IN KIPP ONE SERVICE IS PROVIDED, INSIDE (2)UNUSED IN COOLERS USED FOR STORAGE ALONG THE WALLS IN CORNERS, BEHIND HEAVY LARGE OVEN LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND SMALL HOT BOXES IN REAR PREP AND ALONG ELECTRICAL BOX LINES ATTACHED TO THE WALL OUTSIDE OF OFFICE, IN PREVIOUS WAREWASHING ROOM UNDER TABLE AND SURROUNDING METAL GARBAGE CANS / ON FLOOR INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, IN CORNERS UNDER SPEED RACKS STORED IN CORNERS, AND CORNERS INSIDE WOMENS LOCKER ROOM. NOTED 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SERVING AREAS AND DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT AND FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANSD SANITIZE.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED VENTS IN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULUATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 issues

notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO HANDSINK IN KIPP ONE SERVING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE. MUST 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 9, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER AND CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE SERVING LINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

OBSERVED THE TIMER ON THE 1st HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECOND FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

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 9, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 23, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR FACULTY RESTROOMS NOT REACHING MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR HANDWASHING, WATER TEMPERATURE AT LISTED SINKS AT 75.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY STAFF AWARE OF ISSUE AND SCHOOL ENGINEER STAFF IN PROCESS OF REPAIRS PRIOR TO START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING OF LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS TO ALLOW FOR WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F FOR HANDWASHING. SCHOOL ENGINEER REPAIRED PUMP IN BOILER ROOM AND ALL LISTED SINKS REACHED MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED INTENSITY OF THE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE INSUFFICIENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA 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 issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ABOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AND PRE-PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE A RISK OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES 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 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 27, 2023

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL SHELVING 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

OBSERVED WEAK WATER PRESSURE IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED 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 problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2023 · Original Source