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Simpson Academy

1321 S Paulina (1700w), Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 16, 2025

17

Inspections on record

15

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 16, 2025

  1. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSING TUBES ARE TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENTS ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN TUBES TO REST JUST ABOVE THE FILL LINE ON THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR BACK SIPHONAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: LEFT REACH IN 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE DINING AREA WITH A THICK ICE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE UNIT.
  3. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM BY THE SECURITY DESK IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS IN THE CORNERS IN THE DINING AREA WITH DIRT/SPIDER WEBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 16, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 25, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 16, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 11, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 8, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Simpson Academy — questions

Did Simpson Academy pass its last health inspection?
Simpson Academy at 1321 S Paulina (1700w) was inspected on Sep 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Simpson Academy?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSING TUBES ARE TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENTS ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN TUBES TO REST JUST ABOVE THE FILL LINE
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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