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SANTA LUCIA

3017 S WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · School

Inspection summary

SANTA LUCIA has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 24, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 24, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 16, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 22, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 12, 2021. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times on March 22, 2019. For example: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE DOUBLE DOORS AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS NEAR THE CAFETERIA WITH AN OPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS' TOILET ROOMS ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR. TEMPERATURE OF WATER RANGED 61.0F-64.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100.0F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE DOUBLE DOORS AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS NEAR THE CAFETERIA WITH AN OPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN SOUTH EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. NO ONE ON SITE HAS A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND ONE URINAL IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR URINAL. (ONE OF THREE IN POOR REPAIR).
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN BOYS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS OF PAPER TOWELS.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR (BOTTOM SHELF) OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN INTERIORS OF UTILITY SINKS IN CLOSETS ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.
  12. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REATTACH DOORS TO CABINET IN PREP AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN GIRLS BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN SHELVES IN CABINETS IN PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN MOP SINK AND MECHANICAL ROOMS.
  13. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SIDES OF COOKING STOVE IN KITCHEN, GRILL STORED NEXT TO KITCHEN, EXTERIOR OF STOVE IN PRE K KITCHEN, STEAM TABLE IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, UNDER, AROUND COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM, COMPUTER ROOM IN PRE K BUILDING, STAGE IN LUNCHROOM, UNDER STAGE, AND STORAGE ROOM IN COMPUTER ROOM IN LUNCHROOM, STAIRCASES TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST AND DEBRIS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PRE K CLASSROOM AND PROVIDE FLOOR TILE FOR MISSING SECTION IN KITCHEN IN PRE K BUILDING.
    • 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 SANITIZE WALLS IN KITCHEN IN PRE K BUILDING. PROVIDE BASEBOARD FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN KITCHEN AREAS IN PRE K BUILDING. CLEAN OVERHEAD PIPING IN TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. PROVIDE CEILING PANEL FOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN PRE K BUILDING. REPAIR WALL SECTION IN KITCHEN IN PRE SCHOOL BUILDING. CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT LUNCHROOM, KITCHEN, AND STORAGE ROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.
  14. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE TILE FOR MISSING SECTION ON PREP COUNTER IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE MESH SCREENS FOR WINDOWS IN TOILET ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.
    • 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 AT WALL AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINET UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AROUND TOILET BOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR WALL LEDGE SECTION BEHIND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND CAULK AROUND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 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. PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE VENTILATION AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. PROVIDE COMMERICAL SPRAYER AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • PROVIDE HOOKS FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN BOILER ROOM AND ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, REMOVE UNUSED MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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