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Quick Answers
When was Menta Academy South last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Oct 2, 2023 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Menta Academy South ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 2, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 23, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ON NORTHEAST CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED SOUTHWEST WALL NEXT TO EXIT DOOR TO DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED TILES FOR PROPER MONITORING AND TO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE. TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ON NORTHEAST CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED SOUTHWEST WALL NEXT TO EXIT DOOR TO DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED TILES FOR PROPER MONITORING AND TO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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.
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (68F-81.9F) AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN STAFF AND STUDENT WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) 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.
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) 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.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND GIRLS WASHROOM, STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 27, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE KITCHEN 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.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PEELING PAINT/DAMAGED WALL ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE, PAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES ON THE SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' TOILET ROOM WHERE HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNOR HIGH CLASSES ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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.
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON THE HOT HOLDING/ ROASTING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE SAID UNIT 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.
OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES ON THE SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' TOILET ROOM WHERE HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNOR HIGH CLASSES ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 87.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), 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.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON THE HOT HOLDING/ ROASTING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE SAID UNIT 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.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP, INSIDE THE CABINET AND ON THE FLOOR IN AN OPENING UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE CABINET ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE/ MOP SINK CLOSET ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), 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.