Did Kenwood Acad. (H/S) pass its last health inspection?

Kenwood Acad. (H/S) at 5015 S Blackstone (1500e) was inspected on Sep 30, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.

What violations were cited at Kenwood Acad. (H/S)?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM 270. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / School

Kenwood Acad. (H/S)

5015 S Blackstone (1500e), Chicago 60615 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 30, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 30, 2025

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM 270. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS, AND UNDER LEFT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM 164, LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN, UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR JANITOR CLOSET 165 AND GIRLS WASHROOM 161. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM 163, LEFT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM 164, MIDDLE SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM 286. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN GIRLS WASHROOM 185, 186, 243,270,287,342, WOMEN WASHROOM 244, 340 AND UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR JANITOR CLOSET 165. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS, WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING STALL DOOR IN GIRLS WASHROOM 163. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, AND LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Sep 30, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 17, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 17, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 6, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 3, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 24, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 22, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 11, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2011	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Kenwood Acad. (H/S) — questions

Did Kenwood Acad. (H/S) pass its last health inspection?: Kenwood Acad. (H/S) at 5015 S Blackstone (1500e) was inspected on Sep 30, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Kenwood Acad. (H/S)?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM 270. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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