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Polaris Charter Academy

School

620 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

West Side

Sep 25, 2025 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Food handler on duty lacked required certification; inspector warned citations will follow if not corrected.

Key Findings

  • Food handler working without food handler certificate on site.
  • Reach-in cooler interior has spills and debris that need cleaning.
  • Kitchen floors along wall base and corners require detailed 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 #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN.

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Inspection History

Polaris Charter Academy has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 1, 2026.

Oct 1, 2026Pass

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

6 violations
Sep 23, 2026Fail

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

10 violations
Sep 25, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations