SchoolLicence 3708792

Legacy Charter School

3318 W Ogden Ave, Chicago 60623

Latest verdictPassSep 29, 2026 · 14 days ago

Inspections12since Apr 24, 2018

Fail rate25.0%3 of 12 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass25%
Conditional50%
Fail25%

12 inspections from 2018 to 2026 · hover a mark

2020202220242026

PassSep 29, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailSep 18, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no valid Chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to post valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012
3. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed missing front and middle lids on outside garbage dumpsters. Instructed manager to replace all missing lids on dumpsters. All outside garbage dumpsters shall be covered with tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)
4. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed no waste receptacles at handwashing sinks in prep and serving areas. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.
ConditionalSep 12, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with verifiable sanitiation manager training.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no valid original city of Chicago sanitation manager license on site at time of inspeciton. Instructed person in charge valid original certificate as well as certified manager must be on site at all times tcs foods (eggs, potatoes) are being served. Priority foundaton #7-38-012. Citation issued.
ConditionalSep 20, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed inoperable metal stem thermometer on site for internal testing of food received from catering company. Instructed to provide and maintain on-site at all times while operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. No citation issued. The person in charge provided at the close of inspection.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed inside of equipment used to store cutlery in the dining area with dried food debris on surfaces. Instructed to clean.
3. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Must provides food handler training certificates for all food handlers and maintains them on-site for review.
ConditionalSep 6, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand soap available at handsink in serving line area. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. (corrected on site-manager provided soap) priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) no citation issued
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand drying provision at handwash sink in serving line area. Priority 7-38-030(c). See above for violation issued.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed apple sauce out of the original container without label containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the 3-compartment sink floor drain not clean. Instd to clean and maintain.
ConditionalSep 21, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no paper towels at handsinks in front and rear prep areas. Instructed person in charge that hand drying provision must be available at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-303(c). No citation issued.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed build up of grime on floor in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
ConditionalSep 10, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no written and signed employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signage employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Person in charge unable to provide vomit kit procedure when responding to vomit and diarrheal events. Instructed management to provide vomit kit with the necessary items effective against norovirus priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed accumulation of dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents above dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain.
4. 61
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
  Previous inspection report summary not posted in view of customers. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b).
PassSep 21, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the interior of the walk- in cooler and milk cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed at the drainpipe under the hand washing sink in the dish area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
PassApr 22, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12: 3-compartment sink floor drain not clean. Instd to clean and maintain.
FailApr 11, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No handwash cleanser available at handwash sink in prep area or at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No hand drying provision at handwash sink in serving line or at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Priority 7-38-030(c). See above for violation issued.
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  No chemical test kit available for measuring concentration of sanitizing solution (quaternary ammonium). Instd to provide same and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  3-compartment sink floor drain not clean. Instd to clean and maintain.
ConditionalMay 2, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  Inspector comments: observed no certified food manager on duty and no certificate posted to view while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as milk,pasta,cut cantaloupe.must provide certificate and be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Inspector comments: must replace missing door handle on staff refrigerator.
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Inspector comments: must clean dust build up from pre-k room 102 shelving units.must clean debris from mopsink basins in all closets.
4. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Inspector comments: must clean dust from floor in pre-k room 102 & 105,1st fl.electrical closet,electrical room & boiler room.
5. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Inspector comments: must clean food debris from walls in lunchroom,1st fl. Mopsink closet.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in lunchroom.must repair or replace loose wall base in girl's 3rd fl. Toiletroom.
6. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Inspector comments: must repair or replace pre-k room 105 no running water at hand sink in toiletroom,1st fl. Boy's 1st sink not working & girl's 4th sink,3rd fl boy's 1st sink.
7. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Inspector comments: must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in pre- k room 102 & 105,staff lounge,boiler room.
FailApr 24, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
  Observed food not protected during storage,display and service.observed sneeze guards missing at hot and cold holding foods serving line.must provide sneeze guards and maintain to protect open foods at all times.(serious 7-38-005a)
2. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Observed evidence of appx.40 or more live small flies flying around prep and dish washing areas and 1st fl. Mopsink area.also appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of doors such as prep area rear door,lunchroom,east,boilerroom,north,south and both gym doors.must rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/24/18.(serious 7-38-020)
3. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  Observed no certified food manager on duty and no certificate posted to view while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as salsa,cheese sauce,black beans).food manager arrived on site at 10:55 a.m. After inspection was conducted.must provide and post certificate and be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)
4. 22
  Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
  Observed no chemical test kit to test sanitizing solution p.p.m. At 3- compartment sink for dish washing.must provide and maintain.(serious 7-38-030)
5. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must replace missing door handle on staff refrigerator.
6. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean dust build up from pre-k room 102 shelving units.must clean debris from mopsink basins in all closets.
7. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must clean dust from floor in pre-k room 102 & 105,1st fl.electrical closet,electrical room & boiler room.
8. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must clean food debris from walls in lunchroom,1st fl. Mopsink closet.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in lunchroom.must repair or replace loose wall base in girl's 3rd fl. Toiletroom.
9. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must repair or replace pre-k room 105 no running water at hand sink in toiletroom,1st fl. Boy's 1st sink not working & girl's 4th sink,3rd fl boy's 1st sink.
10. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Must provide a thermometer for cold holding unit on serving line.
11. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in pre- k room 102 & 105,staff lounge,boiler room.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

105×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
555×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
12×
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
22×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
542×
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
212×
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
322×
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
332×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 3708792 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.