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HOLY FAMILY LUTHERAN SCHOOL

3415 W ARTHINGTON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · School

Inspection summary

HOLY FAMILY LUTHERAN SCHOOL has been inspected 22 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 22, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 13, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

7 of 22 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times on October 13, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 2025. 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 January 22, 2010. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 15 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2018. 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.

22 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • SEE VIOLATION #48
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # ON 9-25-26:38-OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS AND THE REAR EXIT DOORS IN THE LUNCH AREA IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPS WORN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS AND THE REAR EXIT DOORS IN THE LUNCH AREA IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPS WORN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING PASTA, STRING BEANS, AND MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR 1 OF 2 EMPLOYEES ON PREMISE. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE WALL COVING COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, ALSO BLUE COUNTER TOP COMING LOOSE FROMT THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED THIRD FLOOR BOYS HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE AT 62.7F. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED THIRD FLOOR BOYS HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE AT 62.7F. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • - OBSERVED SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN CLOSET NOT 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORAGE UNITS THAT IS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • - OBSERVED CRATES STORED ON THE GROUND AND USED FOR STORAGE OF NON FOOD ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • - OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENT AND LIGHT FIXTURE WITH DUST BUILDUP IN WASHROOM CONNECTED TO THE VOYAGERS CLASSROOM ROOM #102. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS IN KITCHEN AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL MOP CLOSETS ON EVERY FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN DUST FROM EXHAUST VENTS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH SINKS IN ALL4 PRE-SCHOLL CLASS ROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL ARTICLES ON FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-SCHOOL CLASSROOMS MUST BE PROPERLY ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOME DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE STOVE; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BOTTOM STORAGE CADINET UNDER SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND PREVENT HARBORAGE.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE CONDENSER CEILING VENT IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON IT. MUST CLEAN AND MANINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN TNE CORNERS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE THREE UNIT HAND SINK HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE, LOCATED ON THE THIRD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM. MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE TO THE SINK.
  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN, GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS THEY HAVE DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
  17. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL CLASSROOM CLOSETS; ELEVATE ITEMS WHERE NEEDED FROM FLOORS OF CLOSETS.
  18. Canvass

    0 infractions

  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN.
    • 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. REPAIR HOLES IN WALL IN BOYS WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR BEHIND HANDICAPPED STALL DOOR.
  20. License

    0 infractions

  21. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  22. Canvass

    6 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS APPX.80 OR MORE IN PREP STORAGE ROOM,ROOM 108,ROOM 103,2ND FL. STORAGE.ALSO DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING WEST,NORTH EAST & NORTH WEST.mUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS, RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/22/10.
    • 33. 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.STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP STORAGE,PRE-K ROOM 101,102 &103.
    • 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.1ST FL.MOP SINK CLOSET.SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN 1 ST FL. MOPSINK CLOSET & TOILET ROOM IN ROOM 102.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.ROOM 101 & 102 NEEDS LIGHTS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ROOM 102.
    • 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.ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN ROOM 108A & 108B,103&102 STORAGE ROOM,2ND FL. STORAGE ROOM.

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