Canvass
Jun 2, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
St. Josaphat
2245 N Southport Ave
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 31, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. ONE MANAGER WAS NOT ON SITE DUE TO LEAVE, AND SECOND MANAGER PROVIDED A COPY OR AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE BOY'S BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO ROOM 106 TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THERE ARE TWO (2) OTHER SINKS AVAILABLE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE IN BATHROOM. THE SENSOR OF THE MIDDLE SINK DOES NOT ENGAGE AND NO WATER IS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AND GOOD REPAIR.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE STAFF BATHROOM LOCATED ON THE SOUTH END OF THE 2ND FLOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SIDE TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX BATHROOM.
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, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 17, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
Observed no handwashing sign posted in the boys bathroom in basement near the kitchen. Instructed manager to provide handwashing sign.
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 gap larger than 1/4 inch at the bottom of the front door main entrance. Instructed manager to repair or replace door sweep to rodent proof.
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 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
Observed no thermometer present in the standing cooler in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide thermometer in cooler.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source