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Saint Walter School

11741 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County

44cited violations
0serious tier
20inspections
13tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2142665
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2024100
2023140
2022120
2021130
2020120
2019130
2018110
2017110
2016220
2015120
2014120
2013120
2012110
2011380
2010290

Inspections

  1. Mar 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      THE HOT WATER ON THE LOW HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FL (BY THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS) DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH TO ALLOW PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE TIMER FOR AT MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA LEAKS UNDERNEATH AT THE P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  2. Feb 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN GIRLS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN GIRLS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

  4. May 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      MEATBALLS WITH RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 104.7F ON TABLE IN CAFETERIA OFFERED FOR SERVICE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES AND IN HOT HOLDING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS UNREFRIGERATED ON TABLE IN CAFETERIA AND OFFERED FOR SERVICE: YOGURT 62.9F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS AT 54.6F, LEAFY GREENS AND SPINACH AT 84.7F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURES AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION. PRIORITY 7-38-005

  5. Mar 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING WATER FLOW ONLY LAST FOR 5 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FAUCET SHALL 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

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Jan 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE WASHROOM STALL NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.

  7. Feb 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING.

  8. Mar 1, 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 PEELING PAINT OVER THE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.

  9. Mar 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STORAGE ON ORGANIZE IN JANITORS MOP ROOM.ALSO STORAGE SUPPLIES CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE AND ELEVATE OFF FLOORS AND MUST ELEVATE SUPPLIES OFF FLOOR IN TEACHERS PRE-K CLOSET TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

  10. Mar 23, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Mar 16, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN WEST GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K ROOM.

  12. May 11, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS IN THE PREP/OFFICE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE PREP/OFFICE AREA.

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

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

      STORAGE ON FLOORS IN BOOK ROOM.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUSTODAN SUPPLY CLOSET TOO CLUTTERED.ARTICLES,STORAGE ITEMS ALL OVER FLOORS.MUST CLEAN/ORGANIZE AREA.ALSO PROPERLY ORGANIZE MOPS.

  14. Feb 14, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE (EXPIRED) NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CITY CERT. NEED TO APPLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN STORAGE/COOKING AREA.

  15. May 3, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE,NEED TO DEFROST SMALL FREEZER TOP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AND CLEAN OVEN IN PREP AREA.

  16. Dec 2, 2011 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. CLEAN MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS. CLEAN BASEMENT KITCHEN TO PREVENT INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • 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 AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND OVEN. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILET IN WEST GIRLS WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING IN CUSTODIAN CLOSETS.

    • 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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT KITCHEN AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  17. May 3, 2011 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

      REPAIR NORTH, EAST AND WEST DOORS.

  18. Apr 14, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS(EAST). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H71918 COURT DATE 6-2-11 AT 10AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

    • 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. CLEAN MOUTHPIECES ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.

    • 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. REPAIR WEST AND SOUTH DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INCREASE PRESSURE ON RIGHT WATER FOUNTAIN ACROSS FROM LIBRARY.

  19. Nov 15, 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. CLEAN MOUTHPIECES ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.

    • 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 AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN FOOD PREP, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN FOOD PREP AND BEHIND TOILET IN 2ND STALL WEST GIRLS WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN BOYS WEST WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INCREASE PRESSURE ON RIGHT WATER FOUNTAIN ALONG EAST WALL.

    • 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. ORGAINIZE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  20. Apr 1, 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS (LUNCHROOM, BOOK ROOM, PRE-K CLOSET, ETC), MOUTH PIECES ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS, RADIATORS AND WINDOW LEDGES

    • 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. STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPAIR THRESHOLD ON LOBBY DOORS.

    • 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 ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND TOILETS IN GIRLS WASHROOM (NORTH) AND URINAL IN BOYS WASHROOM (SOUTH),IN CEILING IN JANITOR CLOSETS, IN WALL IN BASEMENT WASHROOM, ETC. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

    • 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 FAUCET HANDLES ON SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

    • 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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.