Canvass
Sep 23, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Visitation Catholic School
900 W Garfield Blvd
Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Pass
ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Mar 18, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.16 OBSERVED MISSING AND SEVERELY WATER-DAMAGED TILES IN THE CEILING OF THE GYM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 14, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS ON PREMISES WITH TEMPERATURES FROM 65.0F-72.3F; TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, HANDSINK IN KITCHEN, 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND STAFF RESTROOM, 2ND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS' RESTROOM. (HOT WATER OBSERVED IN THE GIRLS' RESTROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH A SEPARATE HOT WATER TANK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO MINIMUM OF 100F PER CITY REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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
OBSERVED MISSING AND SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED TILES IN CEILING OF GYM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589625, DATED 2/25/24, NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS; #38-OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY. #51-OBSERVED TWO OF FOUR OUT-OF-ORDER URINALS IN THE BOYS' TOILET ROOM. ALSO, I OBSERVED THE LEFT-HAND SINK IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM FAUCET SPRAY OUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090.
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, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 12, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS' RESTROOMS NEAR GYM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL RESTROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
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
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WHERE ACCESS DOORS WERE REMOVED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN HALLWAY OF STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS 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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589625, DATED 2/25/24, NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS; #38-OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY. #51-OBSERVED TWO OF FOUR OUT-OF-ORDER URINALS IN THE BOYS' TOILET ROOM. ALSO, I OBSERVED THE LEFT-HAND SINK IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM FAUCET SPRAY OUT. 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, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 15, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BETWEEN TASKS OF PREPPING FOOD COMING OUTDOORS. THE FOOD HANDLER WAS FIRST SEEN HANDLING FOOD, THEN TAKING PREPACKAGED FOODS OUT OF THE ONE-DOOR COOLER, AND DID NOT WASH HANDS. THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE SPOKEN TO BY THE SANITARIAN, AND THEIR HANDS WERE WASHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. 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 problemsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, KENYATTA THOMAS, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX HALFWAY THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDES A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.
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
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES ON SITE. THE LEFTHAND SINK IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM TO BE STOPPED UP WITH WATER. OBSERVED TWO OF FOUR OUT-OF-ORDER URINALS IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM. ALSO, I OBSERVED THE LEFT-HAND SINK IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM FAUCET SPRAY OUT.
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
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE BOYS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 15, 2024 · Original Source