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ST. EDWARD SCHOOL

4343 W SUNNYSIDE, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · School

Inspection summary

ST. EDWARD SCHOOL has been inspected 22 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 13, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

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

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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 12, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 2 times on September 6, 2013. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 once on October 31, 2018. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 once on September 11, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 17 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on April 13, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS IN PRE-K GYMNASIUM CLASSROOM WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF HOT WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO SAID HAND WASHING SINK.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN BASMENT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 72.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WASHBOWL SO IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE IN AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2575813 DATED 5/12/2023: #51 "OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER URINALS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BASEMENT FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM, 2ND FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM MAIN BUILDING, & BOY'S GYM TOILET ROOM SMALL BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR URINALS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER URINALS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BASEMENT FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM, 2ND FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM MAIN BUILDING, & BOY'S GYM TOILET ROOM SMALL BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR URINALS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ANY GIRL'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.111 OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WITH SMALL HOLES IN LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS.
  7. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS, SUCH AS MILK, ARE BEING SERVED. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVERD SEVERAL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATION WITH NO HOT WATER: BOY'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BASEMENT FLOOR MAIN BUILDING, GYM BATHROOMS SMALL SCHOOL, AND IN ALL 3 PRE-K CLASSROOMS FOR SMALL BUILDING. HOT WATER RANGED FROM 71-82 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AVAILABLE IN KITCHEN AREA OF MAIN BUILDING. FACILITY HAS ADDED WALL AND DOOR WHICH SEPERATES KITCHEN FROM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DOOR TO ALLOW ACCESS TO HAND WASHING SINK OR INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN NEW KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER URINALS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BASEMENT FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM, 2ND FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM MAIN BUILDING, & BOY'S GYM TOILET ROOM SMALL BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILETS. OBSERVED SINK IN GIRL'S GYM TOILET ROOM WHICH DOES NOT TURN OFF PROPERLY. WATER FLOW WILL INCREASE IF HANDLE IS SWITCHED TO AN OFF POSITION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ANY GIRL'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ALL OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WINDOW SILLS WITH DIRT BUILD UP IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN FEMAL TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PESTS.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT MOP SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES ON ALL MOP SINKS.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH (HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE)AT LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PLEASE NOTE:SEE BELOW UNDER COMMENTS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP AREA.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BOILER ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • VIOLATION REMOVED
  15. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL AT STAFF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.PRESENTLY HOT WATER MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 76.8F TO 77F. NEED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM 85F OF WATER TEMPERATURE.ALSO NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT PORTABLE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH PRESENTLY IS USED FOR HAND WASHING(SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK),MANAGER STATED SHE WASHES HER HAND AT MENTIONED SINK.MUST PROVIDED HOT WATER AT PORTABLE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.WE(ENGINEER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED BACK(SOUTH-WEST) DOOR WITH A GAP OF 1" TO 2" BETWEEN DOORS AND TOP OF THE DOOR,ALSO MAIN ENTRANCE OF BUILDING LOCATED AT 4447 N LOWELL,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO PROOF OF VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES.PRE-PACKAGED FOOD IS REHEATED AND SERVED TO CHILDREN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN IT OR ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PRESENTLY A TWO PORTABLE SINK ON SIDE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NO HOT WATER AND UNABLE TO WASH HANDS OR ANYTHING ELSE DUE TO WASTE WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA/LUNCH ROOM. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT REHEATING SERVING AREA/LUNCH ROOM.MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE(HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE) ,AT SAID AREA
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
  17. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND MILK COOLER WITH MILK INSIDE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.8F. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID MILK COOLER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. WHEN REPAIRED, PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION TO PROPERLY ENSURE THE THE SAID MILK COOLER IS FIXED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVE PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE MILK COOLER. NOTED MILK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F, 48.1F, 49.1F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID MILK. TOTAL VALUE $18.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 12 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tile in lunchroom, kitchen area shall be repaired/replaced, peeling paint outside bathroom ceiling in 2nd floor shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vent(ventilation) outside bathroom in 2nd floor hallway area needs cleaning.
  20. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in kitchen areas need cleaning(corners), floors 2nd floor classroom not clean need cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 2nd floor classroom (art room)had peeling paint by window, ceiling, shall be repair/sealed, classrooms by gym in 1st floor, had ceiling tiles that had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light shields in 3rd floor, 2nd floor classrooms not clean need cleaning(detailed).
  21. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. RUSTED STALL WALL INSIDE THE BOY'S WASHROOM ,3RD FLOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR OR REPAINT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST READJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD ON THE DOOR IN THE NORTH SIDE OF THE GYM, IN THE ANNEX BUILDING AT 4447 N LOWELL, AND IN THE MUSIC STUDIO AND MAINTAIN.
  22. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GIRL'S WASHROOM CEILING IN THE GYM AND MAINTAIN. GIRL'S WASHROOM CEILING 3RD FLOOR, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • DEBRIS ALL OVER THE GROUND IN THE BACK OF THE MUSIC TRAILER ROOM . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED ONE OF THE TEACHER OPENING THE REACH IN COOLER AND GETTING THE GALLON OF MILK AND PITCHER OF WATER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE ARE ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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