Did Lawndale Community Academy pass its last health inspection?

Lawndale Community Academy at 3444 W Douglas Blvd was inspected on Feb 19, 2026 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 Lawndale Community Academy?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF ANNEX EXIT DOOR #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

Lawndale Community Academy

3444 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 19, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 19, 2026

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF ANNEX EXIT DOOR #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RIGHT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN ANNEX SECOND FLOOR BOYS' WASHROOM AND LEFT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN ANNEX THIRD FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN FACULTY WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE PRE-K 112 CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 19, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 31, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 9, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 7, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 29, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 2, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 26, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 20, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 3, 2010	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 26, 2010	Canvass	Fail	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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Lawndale Community Academy — questions

Did Lawndale Community Academy pass its last health inspection?: Lawndale Community Academy at 3444 W Douglas Blvd was inspected on Feb 19, 2026 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 Lawndale Community Academy?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF ANNEX EXIT DOOR #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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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