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Acero Victoria Soto High School

School

5025 S St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Southwest Side

Sep 22, 2025 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Two grease traps emitting foul odors need immediate cleaning and ongoing maintenance.

Key Findings

  • Both grease traps on site are producing foul odors and require cleaning and regular maintenance.
  • Walk-in cooler air vent has dust buildup that needs to be cleaned and maintained.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

THERE ARE 2 GREASE TRAPS ON SITE BOTH WITH FOUL ODORS COMING FROM THEM. SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED TO REMOVE ODORS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Violation code #56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector's Notes:

AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUIKD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection History

Acero Victoria Soto High School has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 9, 2026.

Oct 9, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Sep 17, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Sep 22, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations