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Morgan Park Academy

2153 W 111th St

Last inspected Oct 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Morgan Park Academy last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 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?: 3 inspections on record, from Feb 28, 2024 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Morgan Park Academy ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 28, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Oct 8, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE LARGE CAN OPENER ON THE PREP TABLE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

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

FOUND THE CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA WITH A THICK BUILD UP ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN UNIT 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE FOLLOWING DAMAGED/IN POOR REPAIR: -THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. -THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. -DAMAGED/WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

FOUND THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION 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, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 3, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s Notes

WALK IN COOLER CONDESOR HAS A LEAK IN NEED OF REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING AND REPAIRING. CEILING TILES IN DRY STROAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. APPEARS TO BE WATER DAMAGE IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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

HOOD VENTILATION ON BOTH UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 28, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING DISH MACHINE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RES

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s Notes

LEAK AT WALK IN COOLER FAN UNIT. 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 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN REACH IN COOLER WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

LEAK AT HANDSINK HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET IS SPRAYING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN CATERING STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PAINT SCRAPPED TO REMOVE. CORRECT 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, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source