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Quick Answers
When was Oakdale Christian Academy & Church last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 21, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Feb 22, 2024 to Jan 21, 2026.
Has Oakdale Christian Academy & Church ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 22, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Canvass
Jan 21, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DEFROST, 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.
MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOMS OFF THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM/DINING AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORAGE FOR PEST.
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, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 19, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT BOY'S
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.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND EMERGENCY DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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.
4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON BASEMENT GIRL'S MIDDLE STALL DOOR.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN 2ND FL. BOY'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN.
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, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 11, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT BOY'S.
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 A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND EMERGENCY DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON BASEMENT GIRL'S MIDDLE STALL DOOR.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN 2ND FL. BOY'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN.
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, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 1, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
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.
6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOM,BOY'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.
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, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 22, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING AND POOLING WATER ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
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
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM.
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 HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK AT LOWER LEVEL BOY'S TOILET ROOM LAST HAND SINK AT 84.2F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(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.
MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM TO BE 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.