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POLARIS CHARTER ACADEMY

620 N Sawyer AVE, Chicago, IL, 60624

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
October 1, 2026
Type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (6)

  • 47

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

    4-501.11 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

    5-205.15 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

    6-201.11 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

    6-501.13 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

    6-501.114 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

    6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 15, 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.