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Immaculate Conception

8739 S EXCHANGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

41cited violations
1serious tier
23inspections
13tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2046677
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025100
2024320
2023490
2022251
2021100
2019140
2018100
2017110
2016140
2015120
2014160
2013120
2012110
2011120
2010230

Inspections

  1. Apr 24, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Apr 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Mar 18, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Feb 22, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589564 ON 2-14-24: 48-OBSERVED FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LARGER FAUCET TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  5. Feb 14, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LARGER FAUCET TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

  6. Mar 8, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Mar 3, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID AND ALL LIDS ARE WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH BAGS ABOVE RIMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,PLACE TRASH IN CAN AND KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  8. Feb 28, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS ADJACENT TO PRE-K ROOM FOR ALL LOWER GRADE STUDENTS TO USE RANGING FROM 78.8F-79.3F AND FAR RIGHT HAND SINK NOT OPERABLE. MUST HAVE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F. AND REPAIR HAND SINK TO OPERABLE.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BITTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID AND ALL LIDS ARE WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH BAGS ABOVE RIMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,PLACE TRASH IN CAN AND KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  9. Feb 24, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS ADJACENT TO PRE-K ROOM FOR ALL LOWER GRADE STUDENTS TO USE RANGING FROM 58.8F-59.0F AND FAR RIGHT HAND SINK NOT OPERABLE. MUST HAVE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F. AND REPAIR HAND SINK TO OPERABLE.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BITTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID AND ALL LIDS ARE WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH BAGS ABOVE RIMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,PLACE TRASH IN CAN AND KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE OVEN IF THE OVEN IS 75 KW OR MORE MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jun 3, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN/CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  11. May 23, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HOT WATER IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM AT 70.7F AND HOT WATER IN BOYS TOILET ROOM AT 69.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F AT ALL HAND SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED TWO EMPTY SOAP DISPENSERS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SOAP/ HAND WASHING CLEANSER MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN/CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  12. May 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Apr 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED EXIT B NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.12 OBSERVED VARIOUS WATER AND SEWER PIPES LOCATED THRU THE FOOD PREP AND LUNCHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL PIPES TO PREVENT ANY POTENTIAL DRIPS.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE LADIES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  14. Feb 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Mar 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND JANITORS CLOSET,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  16. Feb 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED DEEP DARK OPEN SEEMS INTO SMALL CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE MOP CLOSET TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE GIRL'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LOOSE FAUCETS IN THE BOY'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  17. May 8, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS AND JANITORS CLOSETS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE JANITORS CLOSET IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  18. May 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELF WHERE MICROWAVE OVEN IS STORED IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AND FROM TABLES IN DINING ON THE LOWER LEVEL AND PAINT SURFACES IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL SECTIONS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(STAINS NOTED).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT PRAYING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN BOY'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT, IN DINING ROOM AREA, AND THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER SECTIONS OF BASEMENT. SEAL CRACKS IN BASE BOARDS IN DINING AREA. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND RE-PAINT AREA(IST FLOOR).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. A COMBINED HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET MUST BE INSTALLED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. HOT WATER CANNOT BE TEMPERED WHEN WASHING HANDS WHICH WILL NOT FACILITATE PROPER HANDWASHING IN SINK WHEN USED. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RE-ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS LEAVING ALL AREAS ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

  19. May 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNTIL PICK UP DATE.ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AT BASEMENT PLAY GROUND DOOR.

  20. Aug 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FIRE PUMP ROOM.

  21. Nov 17, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OVER KITCHEN WINDOW NEAR OVEN.

    • 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.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD'S IN LUNCHROOM.

  22. Dec 13, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. OBSERVED DUSTY PIPES LOCATED OVER STUDENT DINING TABLES. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  23. Mar 11, 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 DETAIL CLEAN/AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN WASHROOMS.

    • 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 REMOVE TISSUE FROM CEILINGS, SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS IN BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOM AND CLEAN VENT IN GIRLS TOILET TOOM BY CAFETERIA.

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.