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Passages Charter School

1643 W Bryn Mawr Ave

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Passages Charter School last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Fail”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Jan 30, 2024 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has Passages Charter School ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 30, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 28, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 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 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector’s Notes

STILL NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES INTO THE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS FILLED INTO ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

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 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 10, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 25, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ENGINEER REPLACED DURING THE INSPECTION.

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, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 30, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS ON THE SERVICE LINE OR ELSEWHERE.-----NOTED TORN/DAMAGED INSULATION WRAPPING AROUND WATER PIPES IN BOTH THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SOUTHWEST CORNER IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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

RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE DRY FOODS STORED IN THE LUNCHROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.

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, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source