SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was National Teachers Academy last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 3, 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?
5 inspections on record, from Nov 28, 2023 to Mar 3, 2026.
Has National Teachers Academy ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 28, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Canvass
Mar 3, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 9, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 11, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSET WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED WHEN THE WATER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER SPLASHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.11: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MENTIONED AREAS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 9, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WHEN THE WATER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER SPLASHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY 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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585815 DATED: 11/28/2023: #10 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ON SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDEHANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, A DRYING DEVICE OR HANDTOWELS, AND HANDWASHING PROVISION. (C). # 10 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. (SINK INOPERABLE DUE TO LEAK, OTHER HANDSINK AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE FOOD STRORAGE CLOSET WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MENTIONED AREAS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 28, 2023
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 59Other
Official Wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581922 DATED:9/19/2023; #10 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ON SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDEHANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, A DRYING DEVICE OR HANDTOWELS, AND HANDWASHING PROVISION. (C). # 10 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. (SINK INOPERABLE DUE TO LEAK, OTHER HANDSINK AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.