⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

ST. THERESE SCHOOL

247 W 23RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near South Side

License #: 2378655

16
Total Inspections
14
Passed
1
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 31, 2025 Inspection

March 31, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 30, 2024 Inspection

April 30, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE LADY'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2022 Inspection

March 21, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL CUTTING IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAIN

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2021 Inspection

January 11, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2019 Inspection

February 7, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PRO...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 14, 2018 Inspection

May 14, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WHEN WATER IS PUT ON AT THE SINK TO LEFT IT TAKES PRESSURE FROM TTHE SINK TO THE RIGHT IN THE GI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2017 Inspection

November 7, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWLS FOR HOT RUNNING WATER OF BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2017 Inspection

June 7, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN LUNCHROOM AREA.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2016 Inspection

September 8, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOODS.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2015 Inspection

October 19, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2014 Inspection

September 29, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENING AROUND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 25, 2013 Inspection

September 25, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CABINET IN KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2012 Inspection

September 27, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Correct By: Thursday, December 20, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND DRY ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2012 Inspection

September 20, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. ALSO, CURRENT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN(CITY OF CHICAGO TRA...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2011 Inspection

December 6, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(MUST REMOVE RAGS FROM SHELVES).(+1 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections