Canvass
May 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Academy Of St. Benedict
6020 S Laflin
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6 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
May 5, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL. BOY'S.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BREAK ROOM EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. GIRL'S FIRST TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR LOCK.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN 2ND & 3RD FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING IN PRE-K CUBBY AREA,1ST & 2ND FL. GIRL'S & 3RD FL. BOY'S.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2611218 1/28/25 NOT CORRECTED-#10-: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE TO STAY ON LONGER 2ND FL. GIRL'S SECOND HAND SINK. #55-6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM UPPER WALLS AND CEILING IN PRE-K 105.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 28, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL. BOY'S.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BREAK ROOM EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. GIRL'S FIRST TOILET ROOM STALL DOOR LOCK.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN 2ND & 3RD FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BOTH LUNCHROOMS,DAMAMGED CEILING IN 2ND FL. BOY'S,HOLE IN WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588937 2/1/24 NOT CORRECTED#10-: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE TO STAY ON LONGER 2ND FL. GIRL'S SECOND HAND SINK. #55-6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM UPPER WALLS AND CEILING IN PRE-K 105.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 1, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE TO STAY ON LONGER 2ND FL. GIRL'S SECOND HAND SINK
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM UPPER WALLS AND CEILING IN PRE-K 105
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 25, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE TO STAY ON LONGER 2ND FL. GIRL'S SECOND HAND SINK.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM AND LIDS WIDE OPEN. MUST PLACE TRASH INSIDE OF DUMPSTERS AND LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR LEFT SIDE MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM UPPER WALLS AND CEILING IN PRE-K 105.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source