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St. Richard School

5025 S KENNETH AVE, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County

57cited violations
0serious tier
21inspections
22tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2040659
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025120
2024100
2023210
20222110
2021130
2019270
2018100
2017110
2016110
2015110
2014170
2013250
2012140
2011110
20102120

Inspections

  1. Feb 24, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BUILDING WITH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

  2. Mar 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON SINK IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS' RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BOYS' RESTROOM ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  3. Feb 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Apr 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Apr 25, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS OF 1ST,2ND AND 3RD FL. STAFF ,BOY'S AND GIRL'S RANGING FROM 60.0F-70.0F AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO HAVE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES.NSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN (PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  6. Mar 1, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND & 3RD FL. BOY'S AND GIRL'S TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF KITCHEN TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN PRE-K G CLASS ROOM, DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEXT TO GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Feb 24, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS OF 1ST,2ND AND 3RD FL. STAFF ,BOY'S AND GIRL'S RANGING FROM 44.1F-50.0F AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND & 3RD FL. BOY'S AND GIRL'S TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF KITCHEN TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN PRE-K G CLASS ROOM, DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEXT TO GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Feb 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO LOCATE IMMEDIATELY BY HANDWASH SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      TIMERS ON FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING WITHOUT FLOW OF WATER FOR 15 SECONDS. INSTD TO REPAOR AND PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  9. Jan 17, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPEN CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN NEAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN BOTTOM OF WALL IN REAR OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED RODENT APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER IN DINING AREA, 9 ON FLOORS BEHIND WHITE REFRIGERATOR AND 7 BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPEN CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN NEAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN BOTTOM OF WALL IN REAR OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Feb 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Mar 21, 2017 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 THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, IN FRONT SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  13. Mar 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER TO THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM.

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

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

      WINDOWSILLS IN STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN, SPIDERWEBS, DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

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

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

      OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MILK COOLER IN SCHOOL BUILDING WITH UNCLEAN INTERIOR. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS, REFRIGERATORS AND MICROWAVES IN KITCHEN. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS, REFRIGERATORS AND MICROWAVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND STOVE AND OTHER LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALL IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS ROOM WITH UNFINISHED CEMENT THAT WAS USED TO REPAIR WALL DUE TO LEAK. FINISH WALL TO A SMOOTH WASHABLE CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR GIRLS ROOM HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT WATER FAUCET IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MINIMAL HOT WATER AT 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM HAND WASH SINK. RESTORE HOT WATER TO AN ADEQUATE FLOW AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Apr 8, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALL IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR OVENS AND SEAL OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE JANITORS CLOSET ON 2ND FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION CORRECTED

  17. Mar 15, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1202264 DATE 05-07-2012 NOT CORRECTED(38)PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE LUNCHROOM IN THE CHURCH BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALL IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR OVENS AND SEAL OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE JANITORS CLOSET ON 2ND FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  18. May 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND THE FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE LUNCHROOM IN THE CHURCH BASEMENT. IN THE SCHOOL BUILDING THE BOYS AND GIRLS HOT WATER FAUCET IST SINKS ARE BOTH IN POOR REPAIR WATER HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER COMMING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE A THEMOMETER IN THE REACHIN CHEST MILK COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE CHILDREN'S LUNCHROOM IN THE CHURCH BASEMENT HAS BOXES, BAGS, OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  19. Jun 8, 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

      VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION.

  20. Oct 6, 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 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • 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 SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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 OR REPLACE 2ND&3RD FL. BOY'S LEAKY TOILET& LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3RD FL. BOY'S.

    • 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHAIR STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO LUNCH ROOM.

  21. Feb 24, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ENTIRE BAR AREA IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • 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.HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND DOOR IN STAFF BREAK ROOM,DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA.

    • 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.STAINED CEILING TILE IN ROOM 103.ADJUST DOOR SWEEPS ON GYM DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.SELF CLOSING DEVICE NEEDED ON TOILET ROOM DOORS IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FAUCET HANDLE IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEEDED FOR SNACK COOLER.

    • 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.ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM & ROOM 103.

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.