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ST. THERESE SCHOOL

247 W 23RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · School

Inspection summary

ST. THERESE SCHOOL has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 6, 2011. The most recent inspection, on February 10, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 17 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 Pests.

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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 2026. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 March 31, 2025. 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 September 20, 2012. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 11 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on March 21, 2022. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 9 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2025. 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.

17 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERRVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE LADY'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A SMALL CUTTING IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • WHEN WATER IS PUT ON AT THE SINK TO LEFT IT TAKES PRESSURE FROM TTHE SINK TO THE RIGHT IN THE GIRLS ROOM FIRST FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWLS FOR HOT RUNNING WATER OF BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN LUNCHROOM AREA.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENING AROUND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
  14. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CABINET IN KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS IN KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS. REPAIR CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF RIGHT ENTRY/EXIT DOOR AT MAIN ENTRANCE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOMS(WASHROOMS) MUST EITHER BE VENTED TO THE OUTSIDE AIR OR MECHANICALLY VENTILATED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT.
  15. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Correct By: Thursday, December 20, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH MERCHANDISE ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL MERCHANDISE OFF FLOORS.CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. ALSO, CURRENT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN(CITY OF CHICAGO TRASH CANS OUTSIDE). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH MERCHANDISE ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL MERCHANDISE OFF FLOORS.CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(MUST REMOVE RAGS FROM SHELVES).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BOILER AREAS UNDER STAIRS.

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