Epiphany School

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Inspections

1. Mar 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

2. May 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE GYM EQUIPMENT IS STORED NEAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

3. May 17, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 NOTED WALL BASE DETACHED IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND OVEN AND ALONGSIDE COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH

4. May 15, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DAIRY, MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 NOTED WALL BASE DETACHED IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND OVEN AND ALONSIDE COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594204 ON MAY 8, 2024, AS WELL AS GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM BINS IN RAR OF SCHOOL DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. 54)OBSERVED THAT THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA WAS NOT MAINTAINED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AND NO COMMERCIAL RECEPTACLE WAS IN PLACE FOR TRASH REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

5. May 8, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIAARHEA CLEAN UP KIT MISSING SUPPLIES (EYEWEAR, MASK, ETC.) DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE KIT FOR RESPONDING TO INCIDENTS THAT MIGHT OCCUR ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA NOT MAINTAINED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO COMMERCIAL RECEPTACLE IN PLACE FOR TRASH REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED WALL BASE DETACHED IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND OVEN AND ALONSIDE COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH.

6. May 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. May 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Mar 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Mar 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Jan 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO PROCEDURE/SUPPLIES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURE INCLUDING A DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR VIRUSES INCLUDING NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

11. Feb 13, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PRE-K ROOM 201.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST & 3RD FL (B) AND AT MOP SINKS IN SAME AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K ROOM 201 & 202,STAFF LOUNGE.

12. Mar 31, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

13. Apr 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSET ON THE 2ND FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

14. Apr 21, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PAINT IS CRACKED ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN; REMOVE CRACKED PAINT AND REPAINT AREA.

15. May 1, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INTERIOR BOTTOM OF MILK COOLER WITH RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE UNIT IF NECESSSARY.

16. Mar 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      THE LOWER LEVEL BOY'S WASHROOM HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE, INCREASE WATER FLOW TO THE HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      TWO OUT OF FOUR METAL STEM THERMOMETERS WERE NOT ACCURATE, ALL METAL STEM THERMOMETERS WERE CALIBRATED AT THIS TIME.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      THE SOAPY WATER SPRAY BOTTLES ON THE LOW SHELVES AND TABLES ARE NOT LABELED IN THE KINDERGARTENS, ELEVATE CLEANING SUPPLIES ARE HAVE THEM CLEARLY LABELED.

17. Mar 12, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

18. May 19, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR WALL BEHIND MILK COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FL. BOY'S MOP SINK HAS NO COLD RUNNING WATER.

19. May 12, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO STAFF TOILET ROOM,SMALL STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO LIBRARY,BOILER ROOM.ALSO OPEN BAIT & BAG OF POISON & DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.1ST FLOOR FRONT & REAR DOOR,BOILER ROOM DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING,EXTERIOR WALL AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE CANS HAS OPENINGS IN BRICK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD MOUSE, POISON,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,SEAL EXTERIOR BRICK WALL,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/12/11.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR WALL BEHIND MILK COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FL. BOY'S MOP SINK HAS NO COLD RUNNING WATER.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOILER ROOM.

20. Dec 7, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE MICROWAVE OVEN IN STAFF LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ARTICLES INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM AND STORAGE ROOM MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

21. Mar 4, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE GYM STORAGE CLOSET, AND 2ND FLOOR STAFF LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS/CLOSETS. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.