Restaurant inspections / School
Chicago Hope Academy
2189 W Bowler St, Chicago 60612 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Aug 26, 2026
21
Inspections on record
13
Times passed
4
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 26, 2026
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THE SELF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE WTIH OUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE CONTAINER ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 6, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 12, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 1, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 13, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 26, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 18, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 29, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 12, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 16, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 22, 2010 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Chicago Hope Academy — questions
- Did Chicago Hope Academy pass its last health inspection?
- Chicago Hope Academy at 2189 W Bowler St was inspected on Aug 26, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
- What violations were cited at Chicago Hope Academy?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 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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