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POLARIS CHARTER ACADEMY

620 N Sawyer AVE, Chicago, IL, 60624

Fail

Most recent inspection

Date
September 23, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Fail
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
10
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (10)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

    OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (PASTA, CHOPPED WATERMELON, MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

    OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS CHOPPED WATERMELON STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 46F-51F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. SAID FOOD DISCARDED BY PIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLYING AROUND STORAGE CAGE AND INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS AND WEBS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED RUSTED PREP TABLE SHELVING AS WELL AS INSIDE EQUIPMENT USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN SERVING AREA WITH LEAKY PLUMBING FIXTURE CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON THE FLOOR UNDER SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED WALLS UPON ENTRANCE TO SERVICE AREA AS WELL AS BEHIND PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLD UNITS WITH PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT. NOTED CRUMBLING BRICKS AS WELL IN SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONGSIDE OF NOT IN USE DISH MACHINE AND STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SCHOOL FURNITURE AND MISCELLANUES ITEMS FROM PREP AREA IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID SPACES. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 1, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.