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ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL

7621 S DORCHESTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · School

Inspection summary

ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 1, 2017. The most recent inspection, on April 29, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 1, 2024. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2025. 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 2 times on May 16, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 April 29, 2026. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 11 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2026. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • NOTED BOXES OF CHIPS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN PANTRY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND MONITOR POTENTIAL PEST ACTIVITY.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NOTED ORGANIC DEBRIS, TRASH AND BROKEN CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BROKEN/ UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR HAS A 1/4" GAP AT THE LEFT SIDE AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • THE TOP SURFACE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • THERE'S A LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE WALL ON THE SIDE OF THE RADIATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL. -THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN SERVING/PREPARING FOOD AND WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE RIGHT WASH BOWL IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE BOYS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. THE WATER DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET SO THAT THE WATER STAYS ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS. MAINTAIN SAME. ALSO, THE WATER PRESSURE NEEDS TO BE INCREASED IN THE MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT/SANCTUARY. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN THE PRESSURE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ITEMS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE JANITOR'S CLOSET ON THE SECOND FLOOR NOT ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND NAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BEVERAGE SPILLS IN THE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE LIDS ON BOTH OF THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH HOLES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LID, SO THAT THEY CAN BE INACCESSIBLE TO PEST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE JANITOR'S CLOSET ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE STOVE TO REMOVE THE DUST.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILE UNDER THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST INCLUDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED BOTTOM CENTER AREA OF FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUBBIES IN PRE- K ROOM NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM SHELVES OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING ABOVE URINAL IN BOYS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDSINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ONE SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO BOTH SINKS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND LOW RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT SOME HANDSINKS IN THE CHILDRENS WASHROOMS; MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. TIMED FAUCETS FOUND IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED THAT WATER MUST RUN FOR 15 SECONDS AT TIMED FAUCETS WITHOUT HAVING TO HOLD THE HANDLE DOWN DURING USE.

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