ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE

5467 S WOODLAWN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · School

20 inspections

1. CanvassApr 9, 2026

   0 infractions

2. CanvassFeb 10, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINK KNOBS NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE KIDS 2nd FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED THE LID MISSING ON THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
3. CanvassFeb 14, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE MILK COOLER WITH ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES IN THE WASHROOM: 1st FLOOR GIRLS & BOYS HAND SINKS NEED TO STAY ON AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING, IN THE PARISH HALL TEACHERS WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE BETTER WATER PRESSURE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WATER STAINED TILES IN THE LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassMar 13, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO ONE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE... CHICKEN NUGGENT AND PIZZA DINNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG HAIR DOWN WITH NO ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO TIE HAIR UP AND IN PROPER RESTRAINT.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • LEAK AT TOILET IN GIRLS' WASHROOM. 1ST STALL FROM ENTERANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassApr 21, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE KIDS (GIRL) AND WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
6. CanvassMar 15, 2021

   0 infractions

7. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 7, 2020

   0 infractions

8. CanvassJan 31, 2020

   5 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF MILK COOLER, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG STAIRWASY NEAR MILK COOLER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER SERVING TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR IN DINING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND FILE CABINET IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR IN PRE-K 3 ROOM 107. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AND SERVING AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE RADIATORS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR KINDERGARTEN, LEFT SINK IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM, AND RIGHT SINK IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
9. CanvassMar 19, 2019

   2 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN FLOOR IN LUNCH ROOM OF DEBRIS AND LITTER.
10. CanvassApr 24, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed excessive ice accumulation on milk cooler near rear stairs. Observed excessive dirt and food debris in bottom of middle milk cooler. Must defrost, detail clean and sanitize both coolers. Must maintain same.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed missing/damaged or broken wall tile in the following areas: wall across from sinks, and in between stalls 3 & 4 in 2nd floor boys restroom. Observed large hole in wall behind toilet # 3 in 1st floor boys restroom. Observed hole in wall behind radiator in lunchroom. Must make all repairs to make smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed the following toilets in disrepair (Will not flush): Stall # 2 in kindergarten restroom; stall stall # 1 in 2nd floor girls restroom; stall # 1 in 2nd floor boys restroom; and stalls # 2 & 4 in 3rd floor boys restroom. Observed cracked toilet tank lid on stall # 3 in 3rd floor girls restroom. Must make necessary to all toilets in disrepair. Must maintain same.
11. CanvassMar 9, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS ON MILK COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE MILK COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS BEHIND RADIATORS IN SERVING AREA. REMOVE EXCESS DEBRIS INSIDE VENTS/RADIATORS NEAR DOUBLE DOORS IN LUNCHROOM. REMOVE EXCESS TISSUE OF CEILING IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR CEILING IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR NORTH WASHROOM. RECAULK BEHIND RIGHT SINK IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENING IN LOWER WALL BEHIND MAILBOXES IN COPY ROOM.
12. CanvassApr 11, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE 2ND TOILET FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE 2ND FLOOR NORTH WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR 4TH TOILET FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE 2ND FLOOR SOUTH WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR IN THE ADULT/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHERE MISSING.
13. CanvassApr 28, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN AND REMOVE BOX IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN LUNCHROOM AND LOWER SHELF UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM,MISSING WALL TILES IN 2ND FL. (B)
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR AT 1ST FL. (B)
14. CanvassMay 1, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE PAINT THAT HAS BEEN PEELED FROM WASHROOM STALL DOORS IN THE THIRD FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS; REPAINT DOORS. SOME MISSING WALL TILE IN THE THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM; REPLACE WALL TILE WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLE ABOVE TOILET IN STAFF WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT ONE SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR; RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER TO THAT SINK.
15. CanvassMar 19, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WASHROOM STALL DOORS AND PARTITIONS THROUGHOUT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR NORTH MOP SINK CLOSETS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED BROKEN FAUCET HANDLES AT BOTH WASH BOWLS IN THE 2ND FLOOR KINDERGARTEN NORTH WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.
16. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 25, 2012

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE FAUCET HANDLES ON SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS.
17. CanvassMay 18, 2012

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON PIPES UNDER SWITCH BOX IN BASEMENT, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND FILE CABINET IN PRE-K ROOM, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN PANTRY IN KITCHEN, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND UNUSED COOLER IN SERVING AREA, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BEHIND TROPHY CASE IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL GAP UNDER MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN SHELVES IN PANTRY, OUTLET IN LUNCHROOM, AND CABINET UNDER SINK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT, LUNCHROOM, STORAGE AND PRE-K CLASSROOM AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR WALLS BEHIND TOILETS IN PRE-K WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. REPLACE FAUCET HANDLES ON SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT IN UTILITY CLOSETS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE FOOD (ANIMAL CRACKERS, PRETZELS, CEREAL, ETC) FROM CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN PRE-K ROOM.
18. CanvassNov 21, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND CEILING AND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR. (CHIPPING PAINT)
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS/SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.
19. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 24, 2010

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM CLOSETS IN PRE K CLASSROOMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
20. CanvassNov 16, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12 MICE DROPPINGS IN FOOD SERVICE AND DINING AREA BEHIND RADIATORS, ON SHELVES UNDEDR FRONT COUNTERS AND BEHIND AND ALONG BOTTOM OF PIANO. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 65 DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN ALL PRE K CLASSROOMS IN COAT AND STORAGE CLOSETS,ON SHELVES AND LEDGES AND ALONG SIDE RADIATORS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND RADIATORS IN KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 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. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSETS IN PRE K CLASSROOMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.