RecordWell Data

St. Gabriel Elementary

4500 S wallace AVE, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

49cited violations
0serious tier
21inspections
11tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2134694
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
2024120
2023110
2022110
2021130
2020100
2019290
2018120
2017130
2016110
2015110
2014110
2013110
2012250
2011260
20102130

Inspections

  1. May 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Mar 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Feb 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  4. Mar 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED KITCHEN MANAGER NOT USING ANY TYPE OF HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HAIR RESTRAINT TO KEEP HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS.

  5. Feb 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND SOME MISSING WALL TILE IN ONE STALL; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED TILE AND MISSING WALL TILE. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW)

  6. Mar 18, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT BOY'S,1ST FL. TEACHERS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN PRE-K ROOM.

  7. Jan 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Feb 26, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT CAFETERIA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  9. Feb 19, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HOT WATER IN 3RD FLOOR LANDING NORTH BUILDING TOILET ROOM AND SOUTH BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER, BEHIND THE FURNACE IN THE CAFETERIA AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE CAFETERIA.PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING FANS IN THE PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT CAFETERIA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  10. Apr 26, 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

      Observed stained/missing ceiling tiles in pre-K classroom. Must replace. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed left sink without hot water in the girls basement restroom in south building. Observed timed faucets do not stay on in sinks in boys basement restroom in north building. All wash bowl sinks must have hot (85F minimum)/cold water, adequate city pressure, and if timed faucets, must run continuously for minimum of 15 seconds. Must repair and maintain same.

  11. Mar 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PRESCHOOL WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN BOYS AND GIRLS BASEMENT WASHROOMS. REPAIR/REPLACE TIMED FAUCET ON SINK IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT.

  12. Feb 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER.

  13. Mar 10, 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

      NOTED THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE IN POOR REPAIR, ALSO MUST REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT IN THE MEN TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Apr 30, 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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING WALL TILES IN BASEMENT RESTROOM, AND AROUND DOOR FRAME, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL TILES.

  15. May 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL ABOVE HANDSINK IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  16. Mar 20, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO VENTILATION IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM (STUDENTS). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

  17. Mar 13, 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

      OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS: ALONG WALLBASE (0VER 20) IN STORAGE CLOSET, (OVER 20) WHERE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT LOCATED, (5) IN TEACHERS LOUNGE IN STORAGE AREA, (3) BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE DROPPINGS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, GAPS NOTED AROUND DOOR FRAME. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOLES NOTED IN WALLS & CEILINGS AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO VENTILATION IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM (STUDENTS). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREA.

  18. Sep 13, 2011 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.SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN BASEBOARDS IN GYM TO PREVENT HIDING AREA FOR PEST,REPAIR/RE-WRAP POLE THATS PEELING IN GYM. REPAIR WALL,CEILING IN WAREHOUSE STORAGE ROOM WHERE COSTUMES AND OTHER ARTICLES ARE STORED-3RD FL.ALSO MUST REPAIR,SEAL OPENING IN LOWER WALL IN BOY WASHROOM BASEMENT.

    • 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.HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON FAUCET IN BOYS WASHROOM,MUST REPLACE.

    • 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. OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE AERA,STORAGE ARTICLES ON FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE,ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS/WALLS IN THEATER STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

  19. Mar 17, 2011 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. OPENING IN LOWER CORNER WALL IN MOP ROOM,MUST SEAL.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR TIMER / REPLACE IN FAUCET/HOT WATER HANDLE IN BOYS WASHROOM. CYCLE TOO SHORT FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING UNLESS ASSISTED BY A SECOND PARTY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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. CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE,ELEVATE. MUST INSTALL WALK WAY TO WALL.

  20. Sep 28, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVENS, CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM, AND WHITE STORAGE CABINETS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN AREA CLOSE TO GIRL'S WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN BOY'S WASHROOM & FROM SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA & RE-PAINT SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR VENTILATION IN GIRL'S WASHROOM. VERY STRONG ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN OR GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RUN INTO THE 3 COMP.-CHECK FLOOR DRAIN AND GREASE TRAP TO SEE IF CLEANING IS NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE LARGE TABLES ARE STORED AND CLEAN SAME. REARRANGE CHAIRS IN FRONT LEFT SECTION FOR DINING AREA LEAVING ACCESS OF FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION.

  21. Sep 20, 2010 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

      APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN CORNER BEHIND DEEP FREEZER, ON WOOD & FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLER & FREEZER, IN DINING ROOM, IN BASEMENT MOP SINK CLOSET, IN SMALL STORE ROOM WHERE RED GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE KEPT-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS, FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS & REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVENS, CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM, AND WHITE STORAGE CABINETS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN AREA CLOSE TO GIRL'S WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN BOY'S WASHROOM & FROM SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA & RE-PAINT SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR VENTILATION IN GIRL'S WASHROOM. VERY STRONG ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN OR GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RUN INTO THE 3 COMP.-CHECK FLOOR DRAIN AND GREASE TRAP TO SEE IF CLEANING IS NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE LARGE TABLES ARE STORED AND CLEAN SAME. REARRANGE CHAIRS IN FRONT LEFT SECTION FOR DINING AREA LEAVING ACCESS OF FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION.

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.