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Pope John Paul Catholic

4325 S Richmond St

Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 10, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRL'S WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING AT IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 82.9F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE: THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GIRL'S WASHROOM IN THE MAIN BUILDING IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 25, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 62.8-68.9F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN ANNEX BUILDING, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS IN ANNEX BUILDING. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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 problems
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(MILK), HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.1-46.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD VALUED AT $160 WEIGHING 30LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA, LUNCHROOM, WALL CLOSET IN STORAGE ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM . INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 3/25/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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 insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOWING DRAINING UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRL'S WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING AT IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 82.9F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE: THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GIRL'S WASHROOM IN THE MAIN BUILDING IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 4, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE BY WATER FOUNTAIN OUTSIDE GIRLS' RESTROOM IN SCHOOL BUILDING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Mar 21, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 15, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 8, 2024

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE, APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS AROUND PERIMETER OF KITCHEN, AND DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED.

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 insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source

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