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Menta Academy Midway Southwest

School

6340 S New England Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Southwest Side

Sep 18, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

No hot water at multiple restroom sinks, creating a public health hazard.

Key Findings

  • Restroom sinks on basement level and third floor had no hot water, failing to meet the 100°F minimum required for handwashing.
  • Kitchen floor drain had visible buildup and was not properly maintained.
  • Hood system filters had accumulated dust and required cleaning.

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 #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK(S) IN RESTROOMS ON BASEMENT LEVEL AND THIRD FLOOR HANDSINK IN SOCIAL WORKER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND RESTORE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS TO 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. (ALTERNATIVE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ON EVERY FLOOR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100F).

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection History

Menta Academy Midway Southwest has had 5 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 18, 2026.

Sep 18, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations
Oct 10, 2025Pass

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

2 violations
Oct 1, 2024Pass

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

1 violation