St. Thomas Of Canterbury School
5525 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3638635
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 15 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HANDSINK FAUCET AT (BASEMENT) GIRL'S WASHROOM (MIDDLE HANDSINK). METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN (FIRST FLOOR) TEACHER'S WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTD THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INXHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 6, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 30, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-19-21,REPORT#2500365 #39) 3-305.11 WRAPPED BACK(FACING WINDOW) WASTE PIPE ABOVE CHEST MILK COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 28, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED NO PLUMBED HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-19-21,REPORT#2500365 #39) 3-305.11 WRAPPED BACK(FACING WINDOW) WASTE PIPE ABOVE CHEST MILK COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 19, 2021 NO ENTRY · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 WRAPPED BACK(FACING WINDOW) WASTE PIPE ABOVE CHEST MILK COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED NO PLUMBED HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 FOUND SMALL RECEPTACLES INSIDE EACH STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AT MENTIONED AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.12 RUNNER MATS/COVERS WERE REMOVED FROM FIRST AND LAST STEP GOING INTO BASEMENT KITCHEN, STEPS ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 WRAPPED BACK(FACING WINDOW) WASTE PIPE ABOVE CHEST MILK COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO PLUMBED HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PORTABLE HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE WITHOUT DOB APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 FOUND SMALL RECEPTACLES INSIDE EACH STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AT MENTIONED AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.12 RUNNER MATS/COVERS WERE REMOVED FROM FIRST AND LAST STEP GOING INTO BASEMENT KITCHEN, STEPS ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 12, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PLUMBED HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WRAPPED BACK(FACING WINDOW) WASTE PIPE ABOVE CHEST MILK COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND SMALL RECEPTACLES INSIDE EACH STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AT MENTIONED AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RUNNER MATS/COVERS WERE REMOVED FROM FIRST AND LAST STEP GOING INTO BASEMENT KITCHEN, STEPS ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO SINK FOR FOOD PREPATION. INSTALL FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH TILES MISSING IN COOKING AREA. RUG WAS PLACED DOWN OVER CRACKED/MISSING TILES IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT CAFETERIA. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR MOP SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 30, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR IN DINING AREA BY THE CERTIFIED MANAGER DESK AND IN PREP/SERVING AREA IN FRONT OF TWO DOOR COOLERS AND CONVECTION OVEN,UNDER THE RUGS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REMOVE RUGS,POROUS MATERIAL.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PORTABLE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP/REHEATING/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PORTABLE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE AT SAID AREA, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT MENTIONED SINK. FRESH FRUIT (A READY TO EAT FOOD) IS HANDLED ON SITE: REMOVED FROM PACKED CONTAINERS AND PUT IN CHILDREN'S PLATES.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 3, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING/PREPARATION AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 26, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
WASHROOM HAND SINKS FOR THE STUDENTS AND STAFF NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER. GIRLS WASHROOM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 68.4F, AND 68.9F. BOYS WASHROOM FOUND AT 63.3F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 85F AT ALL WASH BOWL SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK FROM THE 2ND TOILET IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.