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ST VINCENT DE PAUL CENTER

2145 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

ST VINCENT DE PAUL CENTER has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 19, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 19, 2013, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 27, 2012. For example: HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

  • 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 12 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 19, 2013. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 27, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND DOCK AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
  2. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND DOCK AREA NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
  3. License

    4 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE DIP A SERVING SPOON INTO THE SPAGHETTI SAUCE, POUR SOME INTO THEIR HAND FROM THE SPOON AND LICK THEIR HAND TO TASTE THE SAUCE AND THEN WIPE THEIR HAND ON THEIR APRON. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AND KEPT STIRRING THE SAUCE AFTERWARDS WITH A DIFFERENT UTENSIL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INFORM EMPLOYEES ON PROPER HANDWASHING AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES SO THAT FOOD IS NOT CONTAMINATED BY TASTING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE SMALL COUNTER TOP STAND MIXER AND MIXING BOWL, MIXING BOWL AND COMPONENTS BENEATH THE PREP TABLE, PREP TABLE AND SHELVES IN FRONT OF THE CONVECTION OVENS, DUSTY WIRE WHISKS STORED WITH CLEAN UTENSILS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE LARGE MIXER AND PREP TABLES.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES WITH FOOD DEBRIS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
  4. License

    4 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE DIP A SERVING SPOON INTO THE SPAGHETTI SAUCE, POUR SOME INTO THEIR HAND FROM THE SPOON AND LICK THEIR HAND TO TASTE THE SAUCE AND THEN WIPE THEIR HAND ON THEIR APRON. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AND KEPT STIRRING THE SAUCE AFTERWARDS WITH A DIFFERENT UTENSIL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INFORM EMPLOYEES ON PROPER HANDWASHING AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES SO THAT FOOD IS NOT CONTAMINATED BY TASTING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE SMALL COUNTER TOP STAND MIXER AND MIXING BOWL, MIXING BOWL AND COMPONENTS BENEATH THE PREP TABLE, PREP TABLE AND SHELVES IN FRONT OF THE CONVECTION OVENS, DUSTY WIRE WHISKS STORED WITH CLEAN UTENSILS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE LARGE MIXER AND PREP TABLES.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES WITH FOOD DEBRIS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License

    3 infractions

    • 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.CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALL AT DISH MACHINE WHERE CLEAN DISHES EXIT MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
    • 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.COLD WATER HANDLE ON KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RIGHT FAUCET, MISSING. MUST REPLACE.
  8. License

    3 infractions

    • 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.CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALL AT DISH MACHINE WHERE CLEAN DISHES EXIT FROM MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPLACE.
    • 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.COLD WATER HANDLE ON KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RIGHT FAUCET, IS MISSING. MUST REPLACE.

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