School · Chicago, IL

Otis Academy

525 N Armour St

Last inspected Sep 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Otis Academy last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 18, 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?: 3 inspections on record, from Aug 28, 2024 to Sep 18, 2026.
Has Otis 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 Aug 28, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 18, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED COLORED WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AS REQUIRED.

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 FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD IN DISREPAIR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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 18, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 27, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

Employees personal items ( bags, purses, clothing ) stored on students foods shelves, Instructed to separate.

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, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 28, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET AT THE FOOD SERVICE LINE.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

REPLACE THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE WASHROOM 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source