ST. HELEN SCHOOL

2347 W Augusta BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · School

22 inspections

1. Canvass Re-Inspection19 sept. 2025

   3 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN PRE-K 104 & 106 CLASS ROOMS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K 106 CLOSET.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-202.11 : OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS IN PRE-K 104 & 106 NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHIELDS.
2. Canvass11 sept. 2025

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT BOY'S TOILET ROOM.
   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOMS. 1- COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURE IS RANGING FROM 71.6°F-73.4°F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0°F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN PRE-K 104 & 106 CLASS ROOMS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K 106 CLOSET.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS IN PRE-K 104 & 106 NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHIELDS.
3. Canvass Re-Inspection13 févr. 2025

   1 infraction

   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO CONSISTENT HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 96 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO 77 F. HOT WATER IN THE KITCHEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT WATER REACHES AND MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. TECHNICIANS ARRIVED ON SITE AND SERVICED THE HOT WATER HEATER DURING THE INSPECTION. HOT WATER RESTORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
4. Canvass10 févr. 2025

   1 infraction

   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • OBSERVED NO CONSISTENT HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM AND IN KITCHEN REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO 70 F. HOT WATER IN THE KITCHEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 94 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT WATER REACHES AND MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
5. Canvass Re-Inspection5 mars 2024

   0 infraction

6. Canvass26 févr. 2024

   1 infraction

   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. REPORT#2574432 DATED APRIL 18TH 2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #52 INSTALL GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
7. Canvass18 avr. 2023

   4 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
     • OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAPS FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
8. Canvass5 oct. 2022

   1 infraction

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SERVING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
9. Canvass15 déc. 2021

   3 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE IN THE HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
10. Canvass1 mai 2019

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF.DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOYS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
11. Canvass16 avr. 2018

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
12. Canvass27 mars 2017

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PEST CONTROL TRAPS STORED IN THE CABINET AREA UNDER THE COUNTERTOPS NEXT TO FOOD UTENSILS. PEST CONTROL BAITS/TRAPS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM ANY FOOD ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS.
13. Canvass3 mars 2016

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BASE OF THE CABINET UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR,BLACK STAINS WITH BROKEN AND POROUS SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • WE(ENGINEER AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER) OBSERVED TOP PART OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT START TO SHOW SIGNS OF ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON STAGE IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • ACCUMULATION OF DUST BEHIND THE CONVENTIONAL UNIT IN PREP AREA. MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA /STAGE,NEED TO REPLACE SAID TILES. PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE ROOM #105,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE /REPAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT PREP/SERVING AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK IN PREP AREA UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE. ALSO PROVIDE SOAP PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
14. Canvass27 avr. 2015

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
15. Canvass6 mai 2014

    5 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PROVIDE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG CEILING IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN TEACHERS WASHROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN GIRLS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
16. Canvass9 août 2013

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Interior of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase and boiler room not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and reseal floor in cafeteria.
17. Canvass Re-Inspection4 avr. 2012

    0 infraction

18. Canvass28 mars 2012

    5 infractions

    • 18. 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. NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT OR LOG BOOK ON SITE. ALSO THE NORTH DOUBLE DOORS RIGHT SIDE HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED IST FLOOR. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A RECIEPT AND LOG COMPLETE BOOK AND MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE OVEN AND THE REACHIN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BOYS TOILET ROOM BASEMENT HAS LARGE HOLE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO IT WILL BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN THE LIGHT LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LUNCH ROOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS IN ALL THE GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
19. Canvass25 mai 2011

    1 infraction

    • 34. 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AND IN BATHROOMS
20. Canvass Re-Inspection13 déc. 2010

    0 infraction

21. Canvass19 nov. 2010

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#284421 8/17/10 #32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND INTERIOR OF CABINET BENEATH 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR,NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE. 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL. 38 The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE. 41 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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,ELEVATE ITEMS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR. MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS.
    • 35. 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.Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
22. Canvass17 août 2010

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND INTERIOR OF CABINET BENEATH 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR,NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 34. 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.FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE.
    • 41. 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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,ELEVATE ITEMS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION,ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY PLACE.