SchoolLicence 3128641

Legal Prep Charter Academy

4319 W Washington, Chicago 60624

Latest verdictPassSep 29, 2026 · 15 days ago

Inspections19since Mar 5, 2013

Fail rate26.3%5 of 19 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingMedium 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

Pass53%
Conditional21%
Fail26%

19 inspections from 2013 to 2026 · hover a mark

2013201520172019202120232025

PassSep 29, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.13: **c** floor and wall junctures, coved, and enclosed or sealed observed wall base/coving in disrepair around walls in prep area, behind cooling units and behind 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and replace. Must maintain
FailSep 16, 2026CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate while serving tcs foods (black beans, beef, sour cream, milk). Instructed to provide and maintain as required. Pririoty foundation violation. #7-38-012. No citation issued.
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed approximately 4 lbs cooked rice and 3 lbs nacho cheese stored inside 2 door cooler during time of inspection with improper labels. Instructed to rrovide discard date labels for 7 days for all tcs foods stored for more than 24 hours. Must maintain.pic voluntarily discarded and denatured at this time.priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. No citation issued.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximatelt 15 small black live flies on prep table surfaces, flying near 3 compartment sink and office space connected to prep area.instructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate fly activity on premise. Prirority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed wall base/coving in disrepair around walls in prep area, behind cooling units and behind 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and replace. Must maintain
PassSep 5, 2025CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed the hot water pressure in the staff washroom low and the timer of the other washroom hand sink dose not stay on long. Must repair and maintain hand sinks for proper hand washing.
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed the self closing device on the washroom door in poor repair. Must fix and maintain.
ConditionalSep 23, 2024CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed handwashing sinks in the following areas unable to reach minimum water temperature of 100.0f for handwashing: 1st floor boys restroom, 1st and 3rd floor staff restroom. Instructed to repair or replace handwashing sink plumbing in affected areas to allow for minimum water temperature of 100.0f and maintain. School engineer adjusted or replaced newly-installed mixing valves on all affected handwashing sinks, all listed sinks reached minimum temperature of 100.0f after adjustment at time of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed food-grade plastic wrap used as a tie or wrapped around nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment throughout kitchen area. Instructed to remove plastic wrap and replace ties made of smooth, easily-cleanable material and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed base coving surrounding main kitchen area to be in poor repair with large gaps between floor and wall junctures. Instructed to repair or replace base coving in main kitchen area and maintain all floor and wall junctures in kitchen area properly coved and enclosed.
ConditionalAug 30, 2023CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with verifiable food sanitation training.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Person in charge does not have a city of Chicago certified manager certificate. Eggs and milk. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. No citation issued.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed low water pressure at sinks on third floor in boys bathroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
4. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom off cafeteria. Instructed person in charge to provide and retain covered receptacle.
ConditionalSep 16, 2022CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Person in charge does not have a city of Chicago certified manager certificate. Certified manager must always be on site while serving tcs foods such as: chili, chicken nuggets and milk. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. No citation issued.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the coving in the main prep/dish washing area loose with exposed wall. Instructed to seal and maintain all as a means of preventing possible insect harboring.
ConditionalSep 17, 2021CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  No person in charge with certified manager certificate on site. See #2
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Person in charge does not have a city of Chicago certified manager certificate. Certified manager must always be on site while serving tcs foods such as: sausage, yogurt and milk. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. No citation issued.
PassSep 8, 2020CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  No food handler training certificates on site for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain
PassFeb 21, 2019CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean the interior of the reach in milk cooler to remove spills at the serving line.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted the wall coving/base board in poor repair in the kitchen. Must repair and maintain.
FailApr 17, 2018Recent InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 16
  Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
  Food not protected from contamination during preparation. Observed overhead sewage lines above the prep table and 3 compartment sink in the food prep area. Management instructed to encase the sewage pipes or install a drop ceiling in the food prep area to prevent contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005a.
2. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  No thermometer was observed inside of the milk cooler. Management instructed to provide.
FailApr 10, 2018CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 16
  Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
  Food not protected from contamination during preparation. Observed overhead sewage lines above the prep table and 3 compartment sink in the food prep area. Management instructed to encase the sewage pipes or install a drop ceiling in the food prep area to prevent contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005a.
2. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  No city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
3. 28
  * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
  Previous inspection report summary from 2017 was not posted in the establishment. I posted the new inspection report summary on the wall behind the service line. Serious violation 7-42-010b.
4. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  No thermometer was observed inside of the milk cooler. Management instructed to provide.
PassMay 8, 2017CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must repair low hot and cold water pressure at hand sink inside employee (womens) washroom in the basement.
PassSep 6, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must seal all loose wall cove and re-paint all baseboards throughout all washrooms and lower level areas where surfaces are loose and/or chipped. Walls and doors to stalls in girl's first floor washroom need cleaning and/or painting. Must repair and paint ceiling in second floor girl's washroom. Repair large hole in wall underneath urinals in boy's washroom on first floor. Replace all missing doors to stalls in student washrooms.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Replace washbowl in boy's washroom on first floor(large hole in basin). Replace all missing faucets on washbowls in boy's washroom(s). Repair broken washbowl(6th one from the door) in first floor girl's washroom. Repair constant leaking pipe in boiler room.
FailApr 13, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 29
  Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
  The following previous minor violations noted 5-27-15 on report # 1546459 dated 5-27-15 not corrected: -38- the water does not stay on without holding the handle for 15 seconds. Instructed to repair timed faucet at hand sink inside girls 2nd floor and timed (3) faucets inside boys 2nd floor washroom.--------must replace missing faucet cap/handle at hand sink inside boy's 1st floor washroom.----------must repair low hot and cold water pressure at hand sink inside employee washroom (2nd floor). Non compliant with existing violations 7-42-090 serious
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean the tables(food debris and stains), and the interior of the refrigerator near the radiator in the teacher's lounge.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must remove large puddle of water from floor in basement boiler room. Clean floor along the base of the walls in teacher's lounge(food debris found behind the radiator and refrigerator-cereal and pretzels).
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must seal all loose wall cove and re-paint all baseboards throughout all washrooms and lower level areas where surfaces are loose and/or chipped. Walls and doors to stalls in girl's first floor washroom need cleaning and/or painting. Must repair and paint ceiling in second floor girl's washroom. Repair large hole in wall underneath urinals in boy's washroom on first floor. Replace all missing doors to stalls in student washrooms
5. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Repair toilet in handicap stall in first floor girl's washroom, and broken toilet in boy's washroom on 2nd floor. Replace washbowl in boy's washroom on first floor(large hole in basin), provide cold water at washbowl in boy's washroom on first floor near paper towel dispenser, and leaky toilet in boy's washroom on second floor. Replace all missing faucets on washbowls in boy's washroom(s). Repair broken washbowl(6th one from the door) in first floor girl's washroom. Repair constant leaking pipe in boiler room.
FailApr 6, 2016CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 19
  Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
  Outside garbage area not properly maintained. Overflowing trash observed in two of the four containers, with lids and trash 10 inches above the rims of the containers. All lids must be kept closed on all garbage receptacles. Serious violation 7-38-020.
2. 29
  Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
  The following previous minor violations noted 5-27-15 on report # 1546459 dated 5-27-15 not corrected: -38- the water does not stay on without holding the handle for 15 seconds. Instructed to repair timed faucet at hand sink inside girls 2nd floor and timed (3) faucets inside boys 2nd floor washroom.--------must replace missing faucet cap/handle at hand sink inside boy's 1st floor washroom.----------must repair low hot and cold water pressure at hand sink inside employee washroom (2nd floor). Non compliant with existing violations 7-42-090 serious
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean the tables(food debris and stains), and the interior of the refrigerator near the radiator in the teacher's lounge.
4. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must remove large puddle of water from floor in basement boiler room. Clean floor along the base of the walls in teacher's lounge(food debris found behind the radiator and refrigerator-cereal and pretzels).
5. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must seal all loose wall cove and re-paint all baseboards throughout all washrooms and lower level areas where surfaces are loose and/or chipped. Walls and doors to stalls in girl's first floor washroom need cleaning and/or painting. Must repair and paint ceiling in second floor girl's washroom. Repair large hole in wall underneath urinals in boy's washroom on first floor. Replace all missing doors to stalls in student washrooms.
6. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Repair toilet in handicap stall in first floor girl's washroom, and broken toilet in boy's washroom on 2nd floor. Replace washbowl in boy's washroom on first floor(large hole in basin), provide cold water at washbowl in boy's washroom on first floor near paper towel dispenser, and leaky toilet in boy's washroom on second floor. Replace all missing faucets on washbowls in boy's washroom(s). Repair broken washbowl(6th one from the door) in first floor girl's washroom. Repair constant leaking pipe in boiler room.
PassMay 27, 2015CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following: interior surfaces of all coolers and freezer (behind front service line/rear prep area) with dried foo debris accumulation, storage shelves and counter with food debris inside teacher's lounge 2nd floor, interior surface of microwave oven with excessive food debris and spillage at same area.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors in rear prep area, front service area, boys and girls washrooms (ist/2nd floor), and floors in basement storage and boiler room, along the walls and in all corners with dust and some litter.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Instructed to remove heavy peeling paint on wall and and ceiling inside office (rear prep area) and inside girls 1st floor washroom.----------must repair wall with holes behind hand sink inside boys 2nd floor washroom.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  The water does not stay on without holding the handle for 15 seconds. Instructed to repair timed faucet at hand sink inside girls 2nd floor and timed (3) faucets inside boys 2nd floor washroom.--------must replace missing faucet cap/handle at hand sink inside boy's 1st floor washroom.----------must repair low hot and cold water pressure at hand sink inside employee washroom (2nd floor).
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles and unused equipment stored in rear prep and storage area to prevent pest harborage.
PassMar 11, 2014CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Found a hole in the wall near center urinal in the boys restroom on the second floor. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found a hole in the wall where the pipes enter the wall in the south lunchroom restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found peeling paint behind handsink near 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repaint and maintain.
2. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  Found no self closing device on the south kitchen toilet room door. Instructed to install and maintain.
PassNov 20, 2013CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must clean the floor in the kitchen,all toilet rooms and store rooms.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  All the toilet rooms have peeling paint on the ceilings and some walls and the first floor hallway. Instructed to remove the peeling paint and paint them.
3. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  Found four missing stall doors in the boys toilet room ist floor and two missing stall doors and partion between the two toilets 2nd floor. Instructed to provide.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Broken toilet in the boys toiletroom 2nd floor . Repair or replace it. Exposed hand sink in the kitchen has a drippy faucet when water is off. Repair or replace the faucet.
PassMar 5, 2013CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  All the toilet rooms have peeling paint on the ceilings and some walls. Instructed to remove the peeling paint and paint them.
2. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  Found four missing stall doors in the boys toilet room ist floor and two missing stall doors 2nd floor. Instructed to provide them.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Broken toilet in the boys toilet 2nd floor toiletroom. Repair or replace it. Exposed hand sink in the kitchen has a steady stream of water when faucet is off. Repair or replace the faucet.
4. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Must provide thermometers to the reachin double door cooler and in the walkin cooler.

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

388×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
357×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
555×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
24×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
344×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
403×
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
333×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
373×
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

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 3128641 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.