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ST. JOSAPHAT

2245 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · School

Inspection summary

ST. JOSAPHAT has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 18, 2010. The most recent inspection, on June 2, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 16 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, Food temperature control and Pests.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 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 once on April 17, 2024. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 April 17, 2024. 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 February 19, 2019. 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 13 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2020. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

16 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. ONE MANAGER WAS NOT ON SITE DUE TO LEAVE, AND SECOND MANAGER PROVIDED A COPY OR AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE BOY'S BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO ROOM 106 TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THERE ARE TWO (2) OTHER SINKS AVAILABLE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE IN BATHROOM. THE SENSOR OF THE MIDDLE SINK DOES NOT ENGAGE AND NO WATER IS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AND GOOD REPAIR.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE STAFF BATHROOM LOCATED ON THE SOUTH END OF THE 2ND FLOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SIDE TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX BATHROOM.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Observed no handwashing sign posted in the boys bathroom in basement near the kitchen. Instructed manager to provide handwashing sign.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • Observed no thermometer present in the standing cooler in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide thermometer in cooler.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Observed gap larger than 1/4 inch at the bottom of the front door main entrance. Instructed manager to repair or replace door sweep to rodent proof.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR TO HOLD CUPS TO COVER FOUNTAIN MOUTH,IN HALLWAYS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE..
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • SMALL SINK BY THE STALL IN GIRL'S WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING, REPAIR CAUSE
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN PREP/SERVING LINE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID FILM AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 OF 2 HAND SINKS IN BOYS RESTROOM ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSRVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND GARBAGE CONTAINER INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM ON 4TH FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ON 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOOR DRAINS COVER INSIDE BOYS WASHROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD ON STEAM TABLE IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE 2-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
  12. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM STAFF LOUNGE MICROWAVE AND LOWER CABINET UNDER 1- COMP SINK,KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT EMERGENCY & FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION VENT IN KITCHEN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN BOY'S BASEMENT & 1ST FL. TOILETROOMS.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED BOTTLED WATER STORED ON FLOOR OF LARGE CLOSET NEAR KITHCEN. STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHERS LOUNGE THAT IS NOT WORKING. REPAIR OR REMOVE REFRIGERATOR.
  14. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE THE TWO MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE TEACHERS LUNCH ROOM AND INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENT INSIDE THE BOYS WASHROOM LOWER LEVEL. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM 4TH FLOOR OLD BUILDING.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BOILER AREAS.(MUST SWEEP AND MOP)
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND FOOD STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
  16. Canvass

    0 infractions

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