Did School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago pass its last health inspection?

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago at 37 S Wabash Ave was inspected on Apr 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".

What violations were cited at School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago?

The most recent inspection cited 12 violations, beginning with: HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON WASHING DIRTY DISHES AND PLACING THEM INSIDE OF DISH MACHINE THEN PROCEEDED TO REMOVE CLEAN DISHES SE

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 / Restaurant

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago

37 S Wabash Ave, Chicago 60603 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 13, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 13, 2026

#8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON WASHING DIRTY DISHES AND PLACING THEM INSIDE OF DISH MACHINE THEN PROCEEDED TO REMOVE CLEAN DISHES SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT TAKING OFF GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING DIRTY TO CLEAN DISHES.(PRIORITY 7-38-010(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING KNEE PEDAL HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK.I REMOVED GARBAGE CANS DURING INSPECTION TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SECOND HAND SINK FROM THE LEFT NOT OPERABLE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1- GALLON-MILK-46.3F-47.6F.5LBS.YOGURT-53.6F-54.3F.10LBS.HUMMUS-54.3F.2LBSCHEESE CAKES-46.9F-53.6F.STORED INSIDE OF OPEN DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.25LBS. $82.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
#33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF MILK COLD HOLDING UNIT-52.7F AND YOGURT COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 61.5F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL MILK REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
#46GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY DISH WASHER.(COS)
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF UNUSED GRILL PREP COOLER,PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER- FANGUARD COVERS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET TO AIR DRY PROPERLY.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND PAPER BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 13, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 3, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 23, 2024	License	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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School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago — questions

Did School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago pass its last health inspection?: School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago at 37 S Wabash Ave was inspected on Apr 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago?: The most recent inspection cited 12 violations, beginning with: HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON WASHING DIRTY DISHES AND PLACING THEM INSIDE OF DISH MACHINE THEN PROCEEDED TO REMOVE CLEAN DISHES SE
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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