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St. Thomas Of Canterbury School

5525 N Magnolia Ave

Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass

Dec 3, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 20, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HANDSINK FAUCET AT (BASEMENT) GIRL'S WASHROOM (MIDDLE HANDSINK). METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.

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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN (FIRST FLOOR) TEACHER'S WASHROOM.

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 20, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 13, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTD THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INXHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source

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