ST. GABRIEL ELEMENTARY

4500 S wallace AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · School

22 inspections

CanvassMay 21, 2026
0 infractions
CanvassMar 18, 2025
0 infractions
Non-InspectionMar 17, 2025
0 infractions
CanvassFeb 28, 2024
2 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassMar 24, 2023
1 infraction
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - OBSERVED KITCHEN MANAGER NOT USING ANY TYPE OF HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HAIR RESTRAINT TO KEEP HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS.
CanvassFeb 16, 2022
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND SOME MISSING WALL TILE IN ONE STALL; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED TILE AND MISSING WALL TILE. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW)
CanvassMar 18, 2021
3 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT BOY'S,1ST FL. TEACHERS.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOMS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN PRE-K ROOM.
CanvassJan 13, 2020
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 26, 2019
2 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT CAFETERIA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFeb 19, 2019
7 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - FOUND NO HOT WATER IN 3RD FLOOR LANDING NORTH BUILDING TOILET ROOM AND SOUTH BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER, BEHIND THE FURNACE IN THE CAFETERIA AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE CAFETERIA.PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED CEILING FANS IN THE PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT CAFETERIA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
CanvassApr 26, 2018
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Observed stained/missing ceiling tiles in pre-K classroom. Must replace. Must maintain same.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Observed left sink without hot water in the girls basement restroom in south building. Observed timed faucets do not stay on in sinks in boys basement restroom in north building. All wash bowl sinks must have hot (85F minimum)/cold water, adequate city pressure, and if timed faucets, must run continuously for minimum of 15 seconds. Must repair and maintain same.
CanvassMar 8, 2017
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PRESCHOOL WASHROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN BOYS AND GIRLS BASEMENT WASHROOMS. REPAIR/REPLACE TIMED FAUCET ON SINK IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET).
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT.
CanvassFeb 9, 2016
1 infraction
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER.
CanvassMar 10, 2015
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NOTED THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE IN POOR REPAIR, ALSO MUST REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT IN THE MEN TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 30, 2014
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING WALL TILES IN BASEMENT RESTROOM, AND AROUND DOOR FRAME, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL TILES.
CanvassMay 30, 2013
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALL ABOVE HANDSINK IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 20, 2012
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO VENTILATION IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM (STUDENTS). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
CanvassMar 13, 2012
4 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS: ALONG WALLBASE (0VER 20) IN STORAGE CLOSET, (OVER 20) WHERE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT LOCATED, (5) IN TEACHERS LOUNGE IN STORAGE AREA, (3) BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE DROPPINGS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, GAPS NOTED AROUND DOOR FRAME. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - HOLES NOTED IN WALLS & CEILINGS AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO VENTILATION IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM (STUDENTS). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREA.
CanvassSep 13, 2011
3 infractions
- 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 BETWEEN BASEBOARDS IN GYM TO PREVENT HIDING AREA FOR PEST,REPAIR/RE-WRAP POLE THATS PEELING IN GYM. REPAIR WALL,CEILING IN WAREHOUSE STORAGE ROOM WHERE COSTUMES AND OTHER ARTICLES ARE STORED-3RD FL.ALSO MUST REPAIR,SEAL OPENING IN LOWER WALL IN BOY WASHROOM BASEMENT.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON FAUCET IN BOYS WASHROOM,MUST REPLACE.
- 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. OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE AERA,STORAGE ARTICLES ON FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE,ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS/WALLS IN THEATER STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
CanvassMar 17, 2011
3 infractions
- 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. OPENING IN LOWER CORNER WALL IN MOP ROOM,MUST SEAL.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 TIMER / REPLACE IN FAUCET/HOT WATER HANDLE IN BOYS WASHROOM. CYCLE TOO SHORT FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING UNLESS ASSISTED BY A SECOND PARTY.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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. CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE,ELEVATE. MUST INSTALL WALK WAY TO WALL.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 28, 2010
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVENS, CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM, AND WHITE STORAGE CABINETS WHERE NEEDED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN AREA CLOSE TO GIRL'S WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN BOY'S WASHROOM & FROM SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA & RE-PAINT SAME.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR VENTILATION IN GIRL'S WASHROOM. VERY STRONG ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN OR GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RUN INTO THE 3 COMP.-CHECK FLOOR DRAIN AND GREASE TRAP TO SEE IF CLEANING IS NEEDED.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE LARGE TABLES ARE STORED AND CLEAN SAME. REARRANGE CHAIRS IN FRONT LEFT SECTION FOR DINING AREA LEAVING ACCESS OF FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
CanvassSep 20, 2010
7 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN CORNER BEHIND DEEP FREEZER, ON WOOD & FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLER & FREEZER, IN DINING ROOM, IN BASEMENT MOP SINK CLOSET, IN SMALL STORE ROOM WHERE RED GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE KEPT-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS, FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS & REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVENS, CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM, AND WHITE STORAGE CABINETS WHERE NEEDED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN AREA CLOSE TO GIRL'S WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN BOY'S WASHROOM & FROM SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA & RE-PAINT SAME.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR VENTILATION IN GIRL'S WASHROOM. VERY STRONG ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN OR GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RUN INTO THE 3 COMP.-CHECK FLOOR DRAIN AND GREASE TRAP TO SEE IF CLEANING IS NEEDED.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE LARGE TABLES ARE STORED AND CLEAN SAME. REARRANGE CHAIRS IN FRONT LEFT SECTION FOR DINING AREA LEAVING ACCESS OF FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION.