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ST. PIUS V SCHOOL

1919 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · School

Inspection summary

ST. PIUS V SCHOOL has been inspected 22 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 2, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 14, 2026, found no infractions.

7 of 22 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: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 3, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 April 3, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 1, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 September 27, 2017. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 14 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on May 17, 2018. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

22 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT ANOTHER 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELF WHERE POTS ARE STORED, ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A CLOSET BEHIND THE CONTAINER OF CLEANING SUPPLIES, AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LEDGES UNDER THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERTOR LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE HALLWAY AREA NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL THE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE OVEN AND ON TOP OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF TWO CLOSETS THAT ARE LOCATED NEXT TO THE OVEN, AND OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE HALLWAY LOCATED NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER INSPECTION REPORT #2589978 DATED 2/23/24.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE HALLWAY AREA NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL THE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A CORNER BY THE DOOR LEADING TO THE FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON A POTS AND PANS STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK AND ABOUT 10 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER THE 1006 FOOD RETAIL LICENSE.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A CORNER BY THE DOOR LEADING TO THE FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON A STORAGE SHELF INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER AND ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO THE OVENS AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER THE 1006 FOOD RETAIL LICENSE.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLER PROVIDED THE HAIR RESTRAINT DURING THE INSPECTION.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED . ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN PANTRY, GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM OF WATER AND TISSUE PAPER IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN LUNCHROOM WHERE NECESSARY.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON DOLLIE LUNCH CARTS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS DOLLIES,LOWER KITCHEN CABINETS,PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER STOVE,ON FLOOR NEXT TO 2- DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM,STATUE DISPLAY CASE IN LUNCHROOM.ALSO APPX"3/4" ALONG BOTTOM OF RAMP EXIT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/27/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN PRE-K ROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN LUNCH ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PRIMARY BUILDING- LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK AND LEAKY TOILET IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT GIRL'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK,MAIN BUILDING-LEAKY TOILET IN BOY'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PRE- K ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
  14. Canvass

    0 infractions

  15. Canvass

    0 infractions

  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
  17. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. 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 mice droppings-approximately 40 behind cluttered kitchen multi-use storage shelvings along south wallbase at basement food prep area,inside dry storage rooms. Side entry door has 1/4" gap at bottom. Instructed to remove all rodent activity,clean and sanitize all affecfed areas,remove clutter,seal openings in dry storage room adjacent to walk-in-cooler and have licensed pest control service the premises also,rodent-proof said door all across the bottom to prevent pest entry.Serious violation 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Clean and sanitize interiors/exteriors of kitchen cabinets,storage closet shelvings,wooden shelvings inside the dry storage rooms and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the kitchen and storage rooms are dirty especially under your equipment,clean floors in detail.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Seal holes on walls and around plumbing/electrical fixtures inside the dry storage rooms and where noted to custodian. Exhaust hood at kitchen has excess dust build-up.Must clean,maintain.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor and away from the wall.Employee personal items (shoes) must be properly stored in a designated area.
  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER/AROUND RAMP AT SCHOOL WALK-IN COOLER #5 IN LUNCHROOM AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER UNDER THE VOIDS ON BACK SIDE PARKING LOT OF SCHOOL NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  20. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FIRST FLOOR BATHROOMS HAVE STAINED FLOORS, STRIP AND RESEAL THE FLOORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE MOP NCLOSET IN THE KINDERGARDEN / PRE-K BUILDING HAS A DAMAGED FAUCET, REPAIR THE FAUCET.
  21. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 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. CLEAN THE STOVE AND THE HOOD ABOVE. HOOD THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
    • 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. CLEAN THE BOILER ROOM FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily clea. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF TOILET PAPER ALL OVER THE CEILING IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SAME.
    • 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. THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.
  22. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 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. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN ADULT WASHROOM IN PRIMARY BUILDING.

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