St. Therese School
247 W 23RD ST, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2378655
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERRVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE LADY'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A SMALL CUTTING IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 14, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WHEN WATER IS PUT ON AT THE SINK TO LEFT IT TAKES PRESSURE FROM TTHE SINK TO THE RIGHT IN THE GIRLS ROOM FIRST FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWLS FOR HOT RUNNING WATER OF BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN LUNCHROOM AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENING AROUND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 25, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CABINET IN KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS. REPAIR CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF RIGHT ENTRY/EXIT DOOR AT MAIN ENTRANCE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOMS(WASHROOMS) MUST EITHER BE VENTED TO THE OUTSIDE AIR OR MECHANICALLY VENTILATED.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 27, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Correct By: Thursday, December 20, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH MERCHANDISE ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL MERCHANDISE OFF FLOORS.CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 20, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. ALSO, CURRENT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN(CITY OF CHICAGO TRASH CANS OUTSIDE). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH MERCHANDISE ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL MERCHANDISE OFF FLOORS.CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Dec 6, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(MUST REMOVE RAGS FROM SHELVES).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BOILER AREAS UNDER STAIRS.
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Not serious
Minor
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.