St. Helen School

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Inspections

1. Jul 22, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Sep 19, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN PRE-K 104 & 106 CLASS ROOMS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K 106 CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-202.11 : OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS IN PRE-K 104 & 106 NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHIELDS.

3. Sep 11, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT BOY'S TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOMS. 1- COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURE IS RANGING FROM 71.6°F-73.4°F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0°F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN PRE-K 104 & 106 CLASS ROOMS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K 106 CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS IN PRE-K 104 & 106 NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHIELDS.

4. Feb 13, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO CONSISTENT HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 96 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO 77 F. HOT WATER IN THE KITCHEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT WATER REACHES AND MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. TECHNICIANS ARRIVED ON SITE AND SERVICED THE HOT WATER HEATER DURING THE INSPECTION. HOT WATER RESTORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

5. Feb 10, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     OBSERVED NO CONSISTENT HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM AND IN KITCHEN REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO 70 F. HOT WATER IN THE KITCHEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 94 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT WATER REACHES AND MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

6. Mar 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Feb 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. REPORT#2574432 DATED APRIL 18TH 2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #52 INSTALL GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

8. Apr 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAPS FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

9. Oct 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SERVING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

10. Dec 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE IN THE HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

11. May 1, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF.DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOYS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

12. Apr 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

13. Mar 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEST CONTROL TRAPS STORED IN THE CABINET AREA UNDER THE COUNTERTOPS NEXT TO FOOD UTENSILS. PEST CONTROL BAITS/TRAPS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM ANY FOOD ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS.

14. Mar 3, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BASE OF THE CABINET UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR,BLACK STAINS WITH BROKEN AND POROUS SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WE(ENGINEER AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER) OBSERVED TOP PART OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT START TO SHOW SIGNS OF ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON STAGE IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ACCUMULATION OF DUST BEHIND THE CONVENTIONAL UNIT IN PREP AREA. MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA /STAGE,NEED TO REPLACE SAID TILES. PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE ROOM #105,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE /REPAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT PREP/SERVING AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK IN PREP AREA UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE. ALSO PROVIDE SOAP PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

15. Apr 27, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

16. May 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG CEILING IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN TEACHERS WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN GIRLS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

17. Aug 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Interior of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase and boiler room not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and reseal floor in cafeteria.

18. Apr 4, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Mar 28, 2012 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. NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT OR LOG BOOK ON SITE. ALSO THE NORTH DOUBLE DOORS RIGHT SIDE HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED IST FLOOR. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A RECIEPT AND LOG COMPLETE BOOK AND MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

    • 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. CLEAN THE OVEN AND THE REACHIN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BOYS TOILET ROOM BASEMENT HAS LARGE HOLE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO IT WILL BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • 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. CLEAN THE LIGHT LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LUNCH ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS IN ALL THE GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

20. May 25, 2011 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 UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AND IN BATHROOMS

21. Dec 13, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

22. Nov 19, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#284421 8/17/10 #32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND INTERIOR OF CABINET BENEATH 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR,NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE. 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL. 38 The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE. 41 All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation o

    • 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.Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

23. Aug 17, 2010 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.FOUND INTERIOR OF CABINET BENEATH 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR,NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • 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.FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE.

    • 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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,ELEVATE ITEMS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION,ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY PLACE.