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ST GENEVIEVE SCHOOL

4854 W Montana ST, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · School

Inspection summary

ST GENEVIEVE SCHOOL has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 26, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 13, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 20 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 4 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 March 19, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 May 4, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 24 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on May 3, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 15 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2022. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND A HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER INSTALLED ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP FROM THE WALL AND TO ONLY USE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE (DISPOSING OF LIQUIDS, ETC.).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINETS LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL LEDGE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR TEACHERS UNISEX WASHROOM (ON THE RIGHT). MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT AND PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND FRONT COUNTER TOP AND BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL MOPS ON PREMISES IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS AND OLD STICKERS PEELING OFF THE TOP OF THE MILK REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MILK REFRIGERATOR.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DRYWALL DEBRIS ON THE TILE SHELF BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COBWEBS ON THE CORNER WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE STALLS IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN,PRE- K ROOM #11 & 13,STAFF BREAKROOM
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN KITCHEN ABOVE PAPER GOODS STORAGE
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN LUNCH ROOM,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN LUNCH ROOM AND PRE-K ROOMS #11 & 13.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1 OF 2 HAND SINKS NOT WORKING IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PRE-K CLOSET #11.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE LUNCHROOM CEILING WITH FOOD SPLASHES OVER STUDENTS DINING AREA, ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE OTHER PARTS OF THE LUNCHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-SEAL.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-6-14 NOT CORRRECTED. #33- MUST CLEAN DUST FROM LEDGE BEHIND OVENS.#35-MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND OVENS IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND OVENS IN KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE BASEMENT GIRLS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE WASH BOWL. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO USE RIGHT SIDE WASH BOWL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION/KITCHEN AREA.
  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM LEDGE BEHIND OVENS,PRE-K 11 & 13 SOME DUST BUILD-UP ON SHELVING UNITS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES IN TABLE STORAGE AREA ,STAFF LOUNGE ,BOTH PRE-K ROOMS & BOILERROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND OVENS IN KITCHEN & CEILING ABOVE GREASETRAP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND OVENS IN KITCHEN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN LUNCHROOM
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM PIPES AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN BASEMENT GIRL'S .
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN STAFF LOUNGE,BOILERROOM.
  15. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER IN KITCHEN AND BOILERROOM DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING,6- LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BOY'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/28/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE REHEATING & SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THIS TIME (SALSIBURY STEAK,MASHED POTATOES,PEAS,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE & POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST FROM LEDGE BEHIND OVENS,PRE-K 11 & 13 SOME DUST BUILD-UP ON SHELVING UNITS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES IN TABLE STORAGE AREA ,STAFF LOUNGE ,BOTH PRE-K ROOMS & BOILERROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND OVENS IN KITCHEN & CEILING ABOVE GREASETRAP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND OVENS IN KITCHEN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN LUNCHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM PIPES AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN BASEMENT GIRL'S .
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN STAFF LOUNGE,BOILERROOM.
  16. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK
  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Wall not maintanied in dining area. Instructed to reapir and seal wall. Front entry door not maintained. Instructed to repair to prevent daylight at bottom of door.
  19. Suspected Food Poisoning

    1 infraction

    • 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 AREA, BY KITCHEN
  20. Canvass

    5 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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS/GAPS BETWEEN COUNTER TOP AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN BOYS WASHROOM oN 3RD FLOOR. ----- MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM LINER ON RUSTY METAL RACKS, CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AND FREEZER NEXT ROOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING STOVE WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN THE PREP 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DINING AREA, HALLWAYS, BOILER ROOM, BOYS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT (WITH STRONG URINE ODOR).
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE LADIES WASHROOM ON 3RD FLOOR AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE LANDING (2ND FLOOR LEADING TO 3RD FLOOR) AND INSIDE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DINING AREA.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN BOILER ROOM/MAINTENANCE ROOM.

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