Mount Carmel Academy

Year by year

Inspections

1. Dec 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR BACK DOUBLE SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE THE ADULT WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT/CHIPPING PLASTER. REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

2. Dec 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SPPONS AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP IN CABINETS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KTICHEN. MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP.

3. Dec 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.

4. Jun 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE RELOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. May 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT IN SEVERAL AREAS AROUND THE WINDOW SILL ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT/CHIPPING PLASTER. REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MISSING VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE KITCHEN GAS STOVE. VENTILATION SYSTEM WAS REMOVED. MUST REPLACE WITH A VENTILATION SYSTEM SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.

6. May 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR CLEANING UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED A MECHANICAL COOKING STOVE INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VENTILATION UNIT FOR THE STOVE OR REMOVE.

7. Apr 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

     FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE RESTROOMS GIRLS 3RD FLOOR BOYS 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

8. May 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS TO REPAIR THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

9. Apr 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

10. Feb 25, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASES OF BOTH FAUCET HEADS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

11. May 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM OF CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR BOYS RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT MILK UPRIGHT COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA.

12. Apr 23, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LARGE HOLES IN WALLS THAT MUST BE REPAIRED AT TOY STORAGE ROOM. ROOM NEARBY KITCHEN. HOLES MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND TOY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. MUST BE CLEAN.

13. Oct 19, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN WINDOW SILLS AT PRE-K ROOMS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND COOB WEBS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAINT/REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON THE 3DR FLOOR ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALL ON THE 1ST FLOOR NORTH STAIRCASE JUST BELOW STEPS. ALSO HOLES IN WALLS AND PEELING PAINT ON THE 3RD FL NORTH STAIRWAY NEXT TO THE WINDOW. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT AT WALLS AT THE BROWN SCHOOL STAIRWAY AND AT WEST STAIRWAY JUST ABOVE THE WINDOW.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASES AT ALL BOYS RESTROOM HANDSINKS ON 2ND FLOOR.

14. Jun 6, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-24-2011 REPORT #581059 #18-OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,OBSERVED GAPS FROM 1/1 " TO 1" AND MORE INCHES OF GAPS ON BOTTOM AND MIDDLE OF OUTSIDE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 H00072524-13 ON 6-6-2011 FOUND ALL DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.INVOICE OF DOOR SWEEP WAS PROVIDED,ITEMS WAS BOUGHT ON 6-1-11. EMPLOYEE ARE PUTTING THE DOOR SWEEP AT PRESENT TIME AFTER MY REQUEST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      . TODAY(5-26-11)OBSERVED TWO HOLES ON SOUTH WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO NEW WATER PIPE,AND NEW GREASE TRAP DUE TO BACKING- UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 5-24-11

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT DRINKING FOUNTAIN AT THIRD FLOOR,NORTH SIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ART STORAGE ROOM MUST BE RE-ORGANIZED, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

15. May 26, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,OBSERVED GAPS FROM 1/1 " TO 1" AND MORE INCHES OF GAPS ON BOTTOM AND MIDDLE OF OUTSIDE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H00072510-17

    • 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. TODAY(5-26-11)OBSERVED TWO HOLES ON SOUTH WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO NEW WATER PIPE,AND NEW GREASE TRAP DUE TO BACKING- UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 5-24-11

    • 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. ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT DRINKING FOUNTAIN AT THIRD FLOOR,NORTH SIDE.

    • 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. ART STORAGE ROOM MUST BE RE-ORGANIZED, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

16. May 24, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT OR COLD WATER PROVIDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR NOR AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.FOUND VALVE TURNED OFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE KITCHEN,MUST PROVIDE OTHER ALTERNATIVES FOR THE LUNCH FOR THE CHILDRENS.PLACED THE SCHOOL AT 48 HOURS, WILL RETURN ON 5-26-11.NOT OPERATING AT PRESENT TIME.NO CITATION ISSUED. WATER WAS TURNED ON BY THE PLUMBER.

    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SING(GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES).GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, BROKEN.OBSERVED WASTE WATER ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.,DUE TO NOT ABLE TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.WILL RECHECK IT ON 5-26-11. STRONG FOUL ODORS IN KITCHEN AND LUNCH ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CALL A PLUMBER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072510-17

    • 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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,OBSERVED GAPS FROM 1/1 " TO 1" AND MORE INCHES OF GAPS ON BOTTOM AND MIDDLE OF OUTSIDE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H00072510-17

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT, AND POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000072512-10

    • 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. ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT DRINKING FOUNTAIN AT THIRD FLOOR,NORTH SIDE.

    • 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. ART STORAGE ROOM MUST BE RE-ORGANIZED, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

17. Oct 5, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN.

    • 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 THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE 2ND FLOOR GIRL'S RESTROOM.