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ST. MATTHIAS

4910 N CLAREMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · School

Inspection summary

ST. MATTHIAS has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 15, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 17, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 15 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.

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, 2026. 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 23, 2024. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 11, 2022. 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 April 16, 2018. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on October 15, 2010. For example: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

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.

15 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR UNISEX BATHROOM IN THE LIBRARY AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SIGNAGE WAS PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.-COS.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX STAFF 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE (WHITE) REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS FROM SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS EXCESSIVE (EMPTY MILK CRATES) STORED UNDERNEATH THE OVEN LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION (IN 2ND FLOOR TEACHER'S LOUNGE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK INSIDE TEACHER'S WASHROOM (2ND FLOOR TEACHER'S LOUNGE).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY (BY THE STAIRCASE) AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM (FIRST FLOOR GYM AREA).
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED UNISEX STAFF WASHROOMS AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS WITHOUT A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST KEEP BATHROOM DOORS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed second floor girls restroom has peeling paint on ceiling and walls. Must scrape peeling paint, repaint ceiling/wall and maintain. Missing broken wall tiles near girls restroom in gym. Must repair and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed one out of three washbowl sinks pipe leaking in boy restroom in gym area. Must repair and maintain washbowl sink.
  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Observed more than a 1/2 inch gap on exterior exit doors numbers 1,8 and 3. Instructed to rodent proof/insect proof the two doors. Serious Violation 7-38-020.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • Observed no available hot water in boys and girl restroom in gym area water temperature at 68 degrees F. Instructed to repair, obtain and maintain hot water in gym restrooms. Serious Violation 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed mop sink cold handle missing on third floor. Must repair and maintain mop sink.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed second floor girls restroom has peeling paint on ceiling and walls. Must scrape peeling paint, repaint ceiling/wall and maintain. Missing broken wall tiles near girls restroom in gym. Must repair and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed one out of three washbowl sinks pipe leaking in boy restroom in gym area. Must repair and maintain washbowl sink.
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around kitchen prep counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen lower cabinet shelving, had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Kitchen cabinet shelving not clean, had excess dust build up, food stains, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor in kitchen area that damaged/broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in boiler room behind storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls in girl's bathroom 1st floor, had peeling paint on ceiling/wall, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in 3rd floor staircase had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. window in 3rd floor classroom loose, shall be repaired/replaced.
  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BATHROOM BY GYM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • UN AUTHORIZE PERSONNEL ENTERING INTO KITCHEN AREA, MUST RESTRICT, ONLY AUTHORIZE KITCHEN STAFF CAN ENTER,
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE WATER ON GROUNDS FROM PIPES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNNCESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, OUT OF CORNERS AND AWAY FROM WALL.
  15. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//MGMT & I OBSERVED BLACK MOLD IN SIDE ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE.PLACE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY DEPT OF HEALTH
    • 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.//NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 2COMP. SINK & EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN PREP AREA/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE
    • 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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA
    • 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.//MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA OVER STOVE & COUNTER TOPS
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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 COLD WATER HANDLE ON WASH BOWL IN MEN RESTROOM IN CAFETERIA AREA
    • 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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES (MULTI-USE UTENSILS (WATER PICTHER,EXT.)
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS

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