St. Josaphat
2245 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1878475
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. ONE MANAGER WAS NOT ON SITE DUE TO LEAVE, AND SECOND MANAGER PROVIDED A COPY OR AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE BOY'S BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO ROOM 106 TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THERE ARE TWO (2) OTHER SINKS AVAILABLE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE IN BATHROOM. THE SENSOR OF THE MIDDLE SINK DOES NOT ENGAGE AND NO WATER IS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AND GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE STAFF BATHROOM LOCATED ON THE SOUTH END OF THE 2ND FLOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SIDE TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX BATHROOM.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Observed no handwashing sign posted in the boys bathroom in basement near the kitchen. Instructed manager to provide handwashing sign.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Observed no thermometer present in the standing cooler in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide thermometer in cooler.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Observed gap larger than 1/4 inch at the bottom of the front door main entrance. Instructed manager to repair or replace door sweep to rodent proof.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 31, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR TO HOLD CUPS TO COVER FOUNTAIN MOUTH,IN HALLWAYS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE..
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SMALL SINK BY THE STALL IN GIRL'S WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING, REPAIR CAUSE
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Severity not stated
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Sep 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 19, 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
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN PREP/SERVING LINE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID FILM AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 OF 2 HAND SINKS IN BOYS RESTROOM ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 11, 2018 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
OBSRVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND GARBAGE CONTAINER INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM ON 4TH FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ON 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOOR DRAINS COVER INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 6, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD ON STEAM TABLE IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE 2-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM STAFF LOUNGE MICROWAVE AND LOWER CABINET UNDER 1- COMP SINK,KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT EMERGENCY & FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION VENT IN KITCHEN
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN BOY'S BASEMENT & 1ST FL. TOILETROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BOTTLED WATER STORED ON FLOOR OF LARGE CLOSET NEAR KITHCEN. STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHERS LOUNGE THAT IS NOT WORKING. REPAIR OR REMOVE REFRIGERATOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE THE TWO MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE TEACHERS LUNCH ROOM AND INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL, AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENT INSIDE THE BOYS WASHROOM LOWER LEVEL. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM 4TH FLOOR OLD BUILDING.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 30, 2013 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
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BOILER AREAS.(MUST SWEEP AND MOP)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND FOOD STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 18, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.