PROVIDENCE ST. MEL SCHOOL

119 S CENTRAL PARK AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · School

19 inspections

CanvassDec 3, 2025
0 infractions
CanvassNov 14, 2024
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED RECYCLE SPACES WHERE RECEPTACLES ARE STORED INSIDE CAFETERIA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
CanvassMar 10, 2023
0 infractions
CanvassMar 17, 2022
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER THE SHELVING OF THE SERVINNG LINE AND THE SIDE OF THE MOTOR UNIT OF THE COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (VACCUM WITH A HOSE ATTACHMENT FOR SMALLER HARD TO REACH SPACES)
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 13, 2021
1 infraction
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR GIRLS HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE OF 71.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MINIMUM WATER TEMPEATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassDec 9, 2021
6 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED (PIZZA, CHICKEN SANDWICH, MILK). CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR GIRLS HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE OF 81.5F AND SECOND FLOOR BOYS HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE OF 82.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MINIMUM WATER TEMPEATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED TCS FOOD (MILK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F INSIDE DISPLAY CASE AT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - OBSERVED DISPLAY CASE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 51.2F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. DISPLAY CASE TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DISPLAY CASE AT FRONT SERVING LINE.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassSep 4, 2019
2 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE COOLER.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN THE FILTER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ON THE SERVING LINE TO REMOVE DUST.
CanvassNov 29, 2018
1 infraction
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassNov 17, 2017
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BASE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NOTED THE AIR VENT IN THE KIDS WASH ROOM DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A FEW OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL BOXES AND WALL COVERS IN THE DINING AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY WAY FOR PESTS.
CanvassNov 21, 2016
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN MENS WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K ROOM 105,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
CanvassSep 15, 2015
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; FLOOR OF CONCRETE MATERIAL. MUST SEAL OR TILE FLOOR TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
CanvassSep 12, 2014
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING AT OR UNDERNEATH THE 3 & 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassNov 19, 2013
2 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD STIRE ROOM.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, FOOD STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
Canvass Re-InspectionMay 30, 2013
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REMOVE ICE FROM FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND HAVE THE CONDENSER CHECKED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - PEELING PAINT INSIDE SKYLIGHT ABOVE DISH STORAGE RACK ACROSS FROM THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE AND REPAINT. CRACKED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING OF UTILITY CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REMOVE, REPAIR AND REPAINT. PEELING WALL PAPER IN THE LUNCHROOM. REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE: ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL MOPSINK CLOSETS, ART PANTRY AND STORE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR.
CanvassMay 28, 2013
6 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - FOUND LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LINE BUILDUP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND DO NOT USE IT. WHEN THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX OVER A LETTER THAT THIS HAS BEEN DONE. FAX# 312 746- 4240 AND AN INSPECTOR WILL RETURN AND INSPECT IT AND REMOVE THE TAG.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REMOVE ICE FROM FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND HAVE THE CONDENSER CHECKED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - PEELING PAINT INSIDE SKYLIGHT ABOVE DISH STORAGE RACK ACROSS FROM THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE AND REPAINT. CRACKED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING OF UTILITY CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REMOVE, REPAIR AND REPAINT. PEELING WALL PAPER IN THE LUNCHROOM. REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE: ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL MOPSINK CLOSETS, ART PANTRY AND STORE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR.
CanvassMar 2, 2012
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
- 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. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER TWO COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PANTRY UNDER SHELVING UNITS.
- 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. PEELING PAINT INSIDE SKYLIGHT ABOVE DISH STORAGE RACK ACROSS FROM THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE AND REPAINT. CRACKED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING OF UTILITY CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REMOVE, REPAIR AND REPAINT.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - TWO TOILETS IN THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR (FIRST AND LAST STALLS); PARTS ON ORDER; REPAIR.
CanvassMay 3, 2011
4 infractions
- 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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
- 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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHENS AT SINKS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES OF KITCHEN BY SINKS.
- 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. SOME BUBBLED PAINT IN KITCHEN INSIDE OF KITCHEN SKYLIGHT; PAINT MUST BE SMOOTH. AREA LOCATED ABOVE A TWO COMP SINK AND HOLDING UNIT. SEAL SMALL OPENING IN WALL IN FIRST PRIVATE STALL OF BOYS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. REPLACE ONE MISSING WALL TILE IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN LAST STALL ON THE FIFTH FLOOR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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. MUST REPAIR THE FOLLOWING TOILETS: THREE IN FIFTH FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM, TWO IN FOURTH FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM AND ONE IN THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.
CanvassDec 8, 2010
2 infractions
- 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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
- 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 FLOOR OF UTILITY CLOSET BY CAFETERIA ENTRY AREA
CanvassMar 8, 2010
6 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.LUNCH ROOM GIRL'S LOCK ON STALL DOOR MISSING.
- 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.PRE-K FAUCET NEEDS CLEANING AT HAND SINK.
- 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.FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
- 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.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,REPAIR WALLS & BASES IN LUNCH ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILE,PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP ON DOOR #7.
- 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.1ST FL. GIRL'S LIGHT &1ST FL. BOY'S LIGHT SHIELD.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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.PRE-K,2ND FL GIRL'S,5TH FL BOY'S&GIRL'S NO HOT WATER OR NO RUNNING WATER AT SOME SINKS,5TH FL BOY'S URINAL NOT WORKING.