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BRIDGEPORT CATHOLIC SCHOOL (CAMPUS)

3700 S LOWE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · School

Inspection summary

BRIDGEPORT CATHOLIC SCHOOL (CAMPUS) has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 20, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 18, 2021. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on November 27, 2018. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 22 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2026. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 10 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 2021. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

18 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • No hands washing signs in employees restroom, instructed to post.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • No covered receptacles in women's restroom , instructed to provide.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS IN CHURCH BASEMENT WEST OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK WHEN THE RUNNING COLD WATER; REPAIR LEAK FROM HOT WATER KNOB.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON MOP SINK IN KITCHEN CLOSET; MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • FOUND STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKETS IN KITCHEN CLOSET WHERE MOP SINK LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER FROM BUCKETS AND CLEAN BUCKETS TO REMOVE ODOR.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K 3.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSEREVD AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR IN KITCHEN BUILDING.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR AND ENTRY DOOR IN PRE-K 3.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSETS UNDER HAND SINKS IN BOTH PRE-K ROOMS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PRE- K CLASS ROOMS.
  7. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K 3.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL.BOY'S @ 73.9F,2ND FL. BOY'S @ 73.8F,3RD FL. BOY'S @ 74.1F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND MOP SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET AND A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET BEHIND PIPE ALONG WALL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/14/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSEREVD AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR IN KITCHEN BUILDING.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR AND ENTRY DOOR IN PRE-K 3.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSETS UNDER HAND SINKS IN BOTH PRE-K ROOMS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PRE- K CLASS ROOMS.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED URINAL IN THE 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM NOT FUNCTIONING WITH A SIGN STATING "DO NOT USE". INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM GYM DOOR ,REAR SOUTH EAST DOOR OF THE SCHOOL AND ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH EAST DOOR & DOOR FRAME OF NORTH WEST DOOR OF LUNCHROOM.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
  10. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTARTE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED 2- METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.MUST CALIBRATE OR REPLACE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM GYM DOOR ,REAR SOUTH EAST DOOR OF THE SCHOOL AND ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH EAST DOOR & DOOR FRAME OF NORTH WEST DOOR OF LUNCHROOM.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND KITCHEN DOOR,UNDER CABINET,HOLE IN WALL UNDER SAME CABINET,UNDER OVEN AND NEXT TO STOVE,ON PEST CONTROL PUNCHCARD ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.IN NORTH EAST AND NORTH WEST VESTIBULES ALONG WALLS AND ARTICLES,MOP STORAGE CLOSET IN BETWEEN BUCKETS AND OTHER ARTICLES ON FLOOR.LUNCHROOM- ALONG WALL BASES UNDER PIPES RUNNING ALONG WALLS.REAR DISH STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/27/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET IN SCHOOL,MOP STORAGE CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM AND NORTH WEST AND EAST VESTIBULES OF LUNCHROOM.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PRE-K ROOM 102 & 103.
  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, FOIL PROHIBITED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOORING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FL IN MAIN BUILDING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN. ALSO, SEAL HOLE IN WALL, NEXT TO HAND SINK, IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR IN MAIN BUILDING. ALSO. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM 3RD FLOOR MAIN BUILDING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. ALSO, ONE TOILET NOT WORKING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS NEED CLEANING. VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION MADE 2/23/2016.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ONSITE. OBSERVED COOK PREPARING/COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SLOPPY JOES AND CHEESE BURGERS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS DIRTY AROUND EQUIPMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE MILK COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • SHELVES IN STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM OFFICE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
  17. Canvass

    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. OBSERVED THRESHOLD AT GYM EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPLACE.
  18. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION, ONLY A XEROX COPY POSTED ON WALL IN KITCHEN-CAN GO TO HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE WITH I.D. TO APPLY FOR A DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE IF ORIGINAL CANNOT BE FOUND-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORE ROOM AREA BEHIND KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN CORNERS OF WALLS WHERE COBB WEBS ARE NOTICED DINING AREA AND WASHROOMS. SMOOTH AND RE=PAINT WALL LEDGE IN REAR STORE ROOM BEHIND KITCHEN.

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