Saint Gall School
5515 S SAWYER AVE, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1981588
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 27, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
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May 5, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 30, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT DESIGNATED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA, RANGING FROM 70.2F-74.8F. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN FEMALE STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS LOWER LEVEL, 75.2F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
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Severity not stated
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Feb 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX STAFF AND FEMALE STUDENT TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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May 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NON USED GAS STOVE ON SITE. (PREMISES USES CONVECTION OVEN). INSTD TO REMOVE GAS STOVE FROM PREMISES
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Severity not stated
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Jan 7, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR BOTH REFRIGERATORS IN PRE- K ROOMS 5 & 6. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. :1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM 5 & 6.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S LOWER LEVEL TOILET ROOM,LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM #5 HAND SINK IN CLASS ROOM.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & PRE- K ROOM #5.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP -K ROOM #5 & 6.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD AT OVEN IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM AND PRE- K ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN STUDENT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 22, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 14, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 20 DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND GNAWED STORAGE BOX WITH NESTING MATERIAL IN BOX IN CCD STORAGE ROOM, OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN MUSIC/LIBRARY STORAGE CLOSET, 5 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN CORNER IN AFTER SCHOOL ROOM, OVER 15 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLASE IN STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE K ROOM 5, AND 4 DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSET PRE K ROOM 6. CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR NOTED IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF MILK COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVEAND RESEAL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
IN THE KITCHEN THE INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME CLUTTER IN THE PRE-KINDERGARDEN CLASSROOMS CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXTREME CLUTTER IN LIBRARY/MUSIC STORAGE ROOM, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. ALL STOCK TO BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 10, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 7, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 12/18/12 (1300965) NOT CORRECTED. 19- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, DUMPSTERS WITHOUT LIDS AND EXPOSED TRASH. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MEAL SOURCE. 48-HOUR NOTICE ISSUED.
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Serious
Critical
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Dec 18, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN ROOM 5 & 6, IN STORAGE ROOMS ACROSS FROM PREP AREA AND IN CABINETS UNDER SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. MAIN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED TRASH. ALSO, NO LIDS ON DUMPSTERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME AREA, HAVE DUMPSTERS COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 3, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 19, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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.