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ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY SCHOOL

5525 N MAGNOLIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · School

Inspection summary

ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY SCHOOL has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 26, 2017. The most recent inspection, on December 3, 2025, found no infractions.

3 of 14 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 and Protecting food from contamination.

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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 13, 2023. 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 13 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2024. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2018. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on May 2, 2019. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HANDSINK FAUCET AT (BASEMENT) GIRL'S WASHROOM (MIDDLE HANDSINK). METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN (FIRST FLOOR) TEACHER'S WASHROOM.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTD THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INXHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-19-21,REPORT#2500365 #39) 3-305.11 WRAPPED BACK(FACING WINDOW) WASTE PIPE ABOVE CHEST MILK COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED NO PLUMBED HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-19-21,REPORT#2500365 #39) 3-305.11 WRAPPED BACK(FACING WINDOW) WASTE PIPE ABOVE CHEST MILK COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
  8. NO ENTRY

    4 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 WRAPPED BACK(FACING WINDOW) WASTE PIPE ABOVE CHEST MILK COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED NO PLUMBED HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 FOUND SMALL RECEPTACLES INSIDE EACH STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AT MENTIONED AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.12 RUNNER MATS/COVERS WERE REMOVED FROM FIRST AND LAST STEP GOING INTO BASEMENT KITCHEN, STEPS ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANBLE.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 WRAPPED BACK(FACING WINDOW) WASTE PIPE ABOVE CHEST MILK COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO PLUMBED HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PORTABLE HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE WITHOUT DOB APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 FOUND SMALL RECEPTACLES INSIDE EACH STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AT MENTIONED AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.12 RUNNER MATS/COVERS WERE REMOVED FROM FIRST AND LAST STEP GOING INTO BASEMENT KITCHEN, STEPS ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANBLE.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PLUMBED HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • WRAPPED BACK(FACING WINDOW) WASTE PIPE ABOVE CHEST MILK COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND SMALL RECEPTACLES INSIDE EACH STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AT MENTIONED AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • RUNNER MATS/COVERS WERE REMOVED FROM FIRST AND LAST STEP GOING INTO BASEMENT KITCHEN, STEPS ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANBLE.
  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO SINK FOR FOOD PREPATION. INSTALL FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH TILES MISSING IN COOKING AREA. RUG WAS PLACED DOWN OVER CRACKED/MISSING TILES IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT CAFETERIA. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR MOP SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BROKEN FLOOR IN DINING AREA BY THE CERTIFIED MANAGER DESK AND IN PREP/SERVING AREA IN FRONT OF TWO DOOR COOLERS AND CONVECTION OVEN,UNDER THE RUGS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REMOVE RUGS,POROUS MATERIAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PORTABLE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP/REHEATING/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PORTABLE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE AT SAID AREA, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT MENTIONED SINK. FRESH FRUIT (A READY TO EAT FOOD) IS HANDLED ON SITE: REMOVED FROM PACKED CONTAINERS AND PUT IN CHILDREN'S PLATES.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING/PREPARATION AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • WASHROOM HAND SINKS FOR THE STUDENTS AND STAFF NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER. GIRLS WASHROOM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 68.4F, AND 68.9F. BOYS WASHROOM FOUND AT 63.3F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 85F AT ALL WASH BOWL SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK FROM THE 2ND TOILET IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

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