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Yccs Chatham Academy

School

9035 S Langley, Chicago, IL 60619

South Side

Oct 10, 2024 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Door gap near prep area could allow rodents and insects into dining space.

Key Findings

  • A 1/4-inch gap at the bottom of the door between the dining area and prep area is not rodent/insect proofed.
  • Thick white substance buildup on the exterior surface of the stove requires cleaning and maintenance.
  • The right faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks at the base and needs repair.
  • Dirt and debris accumulate on floors in corners and under heavy equipment in the prep area.

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 #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

THE DOOR IN THE DINING AREA BY THE PREP AREA IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. 1/4"GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM SO IT IS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

THE TOP EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE STOVE HAS A THICK WHITE SUBSTANCED ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STOVE.

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Inspection History

Yccs Chatham Academy has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 44% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.

Oct 14, 2026Pass

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

Oct 2, 2026Fail

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

3 violations
Nov 17, 2025Pass

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

4 violations
Oct 10, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

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

4 violations
Dec 15, 2023Pass

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

Dec 13, 2023Fail

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

2 violations
Dec 21, 2022Fail

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

1 violation
Dec 20, 2022Fail

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

2 violations
Dec 16, 2022Fail

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

3 violations