⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

OUR LADY OF TEPEYAC ELEM.

(Also Known As: OUR LADY OF TEPEYAC SCHOOL)

2235 S ALBANY AVE BLDG, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 1878465

22
Total Inspections
12
Passed
6
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2025 Inspection

April 17, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE SLIDING DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER CONTAINING SANDWICHES AND YOGURT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 22, 2024 Inspection

November 22, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALKIN-FREEZER, AND...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2023 Inspection

July 28, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2022 Inspection

April 29, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HANDSINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN THE PRE-K ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 13, 2021 Inspection

May 13, 2021• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 18, 2019 Inspection

March 18, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11: NO HANDWASH SINK NOTED AT SERVING LINE WHERE FOOD IS PLATED AND SERVED TO STUDENTS; AND WHERE STEAM TABLE, HOT HOL...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2019 Inspection

March 5, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH SINK NOTED AT SERVING LINE WHERE FOOD IS PLATED AND SERVED TO STUDENTS; AND WHERE STEAM TABLE, HOT HOLDING UNIT ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2018 Inspection

February 15, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS A...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2018 Inspection

February 7, 2018• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPP...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2017 Inspection

April 5, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATORS OF DUST BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2016 Inspection

April 26, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2016 Inspection

April 18, 2016• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OBSERVED WITH LIDS UP, ONE ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 23, 2015 Inspection

April 23, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CRACKED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE TOILET IN THE ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 14, 2014 Inspection

May 14, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR TOILET ROOM HANDSINK FAUCET IN PRE-K ROOM 101, SO AS NOT TO HAVE CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAN...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2014 Inspection

May 6, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED IN CABINET UNDER H...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2013 Inspection

January 11, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN ROOMS ARE DIRTY AROUND THE OPEN CLOSET SP...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2012 Inspection

March 19, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 18, 2011 Inspection

May 18, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean an...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 3, 2010 Inspection

December 3, 2010• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for a...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2010 Inspection

March 5, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; BASEMEN...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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