SAINT WALTER SCHOOL

11741 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · School

21 inspections

1. CanvassMar 26, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • THE HOT WATER ON THE LOW HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FL (BY THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS) DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH TO ALLOW PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE TIMER FOR AT MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • THE HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA LEAKS UNDERNEATH AT THE P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
2. Non-InspectionMar 10, 2025

   0 infractions

3. CanvassFeb 13, 2024

   0 infractions

4. CanvassMar 8, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN GIRLS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN GIRLS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
5. CanvassMay 13, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • MEATBALLS WITH RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 104.7F ON TABLE IN CAFETERIA OFFERED FOR SERVICE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES AND IN HOT HOLDING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS UNREFRIGERATED ON TABLE IN CAFETERIA AND OFFERED FOR SERVICE: YOGURT 62.9F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS AT 54.6F, LEAFY GREENS AND SPINACH AT 84.7F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURES AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION. PRIORITY 7-38-005
6. CanvassMar 3, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING WATER FLOW ONLY LAST FOR 5 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FAUCET SHALL PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassJan 21, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE WASHROOM STALL NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.
8. CanvassFeb 14, 2019

   3 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING.
9. CanvassMar 1, 2018

   1 infraction

   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT OVER THE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
10. CanvassMar 3, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED STORAGE ON ORGANIZE IN JANITORS MOP ROOM.ALSO STORAGE SUPPLIES CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE AND ELEVATE OFF FLOORS AND MUST ELEVATE SUPPLIES OFF FLOOR IN TEACHERS PRE-K CLOSET TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
11. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 23, 2016

    0 infractions

12. CanvassMar 16, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN WEST GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K ROOM.
13. CanvassMay 11, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS IN THE PREP/OFFICE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE PREP/OFFICE AREA.
14. CanvassMay 6, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STORAGE ON FLOORS IN BOOK ROOM.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CUSTODAN SUPPLY CLOSET TOO CLUTTERED.ARTICLES,STORAGE ITEMS ALL OVER FLOORS.MUST CLEAN/ORGANIZE AREA.ALSO PROPERLY ORGANIZE MOPS.
15. CanvassFeb 14, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE (EXPIRED) NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CITY CERT. NEED TO APPLY.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NEED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN STORAGE/COOKING AREA.
16. CanvassMay 3, 2012

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE,NEED TO DEFROST SMALL FREEZER TOP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AND CLEAN OVEN IN PREP AREA.
17. CanvassDec 2, 2011

    3 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 MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS. CLEAN BASEMENT KITCHEN TO PREVENT INSECT ACTIVITY.
    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND OVEN. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILET IN WEST GIRLS WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING IN CUSTODIAN CLOSETS.
    • 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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT KITCHEN AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
18. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 3, 2011

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR NORTH, EAST AND WEST DOORS.
19. CanvassApr 14, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS(EAST). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H71918 COURT DATE 6-2-11 AT 10AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
    • 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 MOUTHPIECES ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.
    • 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 WEST AND SOUTH DOORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INCREASE PRESSURE ON RIGHT WATER FOUNTAIN ACROSS FROM LIBRARY.
20. CanvassNov 15, 2010

    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 MOUTHPIECES ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.
    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN FOOD PREP, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN FOOD PREP AND BEHIND TOILET IN 2ND STALL WEST GIRLS WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN BOYS WEST WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INCREASE PRESSURE ON RIGHT WATER FOUNTAIN ALONG EAST WALL.
    • 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. ORGAINIZE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
21. CanvassApr 1, 2010

    5 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS (LUNCHROOM, BOOK ROOM, PRE-K CLOSET, ETC), MOUTH PIECES ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS, RADIATORS AND WINDOW LEDGES
    • 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. STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPAIR THRESHOLD ON LOBBY DOORS.
    • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND TOILETS IN GIRLS WASHROOM (NORTH) AND URINAL IN BOYS WASHROOM (SOUTH),IN CEILING IN JANITOR CLOSETS, IN WALL IN BASEMENT WASHROOM, ETC. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 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. REPAIR FAUCET HANDLES ON SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
    • 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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.