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Orr Academy High School

School

730 N Pulaski Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

West Side

Sep 24, 2026 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Rodent infestation with approximately 100 droppings found throughout facility; pest control violations not corrected from previous inspection.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 100 small rodent droppings discovered in multiple areas including prep zone, storage rooms, and on equipment surfaces during re-inspection, with previous violations from September not corrected.
  • Fifteen small black live flies observed flying near the 3-compartment sink, serving areas, and dry storage.
  • Ice machine bin interior dirty; cooling unit interiors in rear prep area need cleaning.
  • Floor drains and ceiling vents above prep tables have accumulated dust, dirt, and debris requiring cleaning and maintenance.

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 #59 โ€” PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2642870 ON 9/17/26. THE VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS: 6-501.111 OUT PF 09/24/2026 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... INSIDE (2)UNUSED IN COOLERS USED FOR STORAGE ALONG THE WALLS IN CORNERS, BEHIND HEAVY LARGE OVEN LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND SMALL HOT BOXES IN REAR PREP AND ALONG ELECTRICAL BOX LINES ATTACHED TO THE WALL OUTSIDE OF OFFICE, IN PREVIOUS WAREWASHING ROOM UNDER TABLE AND SURROUNDING METAL GARBAGE CANS / ON FLOOR INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, IN CORNERS UNDER SPEED RACKS STORED IN CORNERS, AND CORNERS INSIDE WOMENS LOCKER ROOM. NOTED 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SERVING AREAS AND DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PEST ACTIVITY PERSIST.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL RODENT DROPPING IN ADDITIONAL AREAS (ALONG BROWN LEDGE SURROUNDING PREP AREA, INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN CORNERS AND CREASES OF THE FLOOR IN STORAGE SPACE OUTSIDE KIPP ONE SERVING STATION AND ON INTERNAL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SAID PREP AREA DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #16 โ€” FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DIRTY ON INSIDE OF BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Inspection History

Orr Academy High School has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 44% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 29, 2026.

Sep 29, 2026Pass

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

4 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 24, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

5 violations
Sep 17, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations