Otis Academy

Address: 525 N Armour ST, CHICAGO, IL 60642, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Aug 27, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: School
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (19 inspections)

• Pass — Wed Aug 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Employees personal items ( bags, purses, clothing ) stored on students foods shelves, Instructed to separate.
• Pass — Wed Aug 28 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET AT THE FOOD SERVICE LINE. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Commen
• Pass — Tue Aug 29 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATE
• Fail — Thu Sep 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READA
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Sep 17 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Sep 15 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDAT
• Pass — Tue Feb 05 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND-SINK IN SERVERY, BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTE
• Pass — Fri Jan 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN AND MISSING TILES) IN THE DINNING AND SERVING
• Fail — Fri Jan 19 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR(BENT OPEN) NOT TIGHT FITTING ALLOWING POSSBILE
• Pass — Tue May 30 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE B
• Pass — Mon Aug 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Wed Apr 27 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVI
• Pass — Fri Jun 12 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WATER FOUNTAIN NOZZELS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. | 34. FLO
• Fail — Thu Mar 26 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL DOORS THAT ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED.
• Pass — Wed Apr 02 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG BACK WALL IN LUNCHROOM 3 SERVING A
• Pass — Wed May 29 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR CAGE AREA HAS DIRT BUILD-UP ALON
• Pass — Fri Mar 30 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an
• Pass — Tue Apr 05 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep

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