Perspective Leadership Academy

8522 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Perspective Leadership Academy is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Aug 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Perspective Leadership Academy is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME HANDSINKS IN WASHROOM NOT HOLDING FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCETS AS NEEDED.
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Jul 11, 2025
License
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK-IN FREEZER NOT WORKING; COMPRESSOR IS OUT ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PART ORDERED FOR REPAIR AND SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A PART HAS BEEN ORDERED FOR REPAIR OF SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME HANDSINKS IN WASHROOM NOT HOLDING FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCETS AS NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perspective Leadership Academy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Perspective Leadership Academy on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Perspective Leadership Academy?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Perspective Leadership Academy.

Has Perspective Leadership Academy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Perspective Leadership Academy have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Perspective Leadership Academy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.