Mother McAuley High School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 17, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean sanitize and maintain the interior side of the ice machine.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE 1st FLOOR WASHROOM AND IN THE KIDS CAFE 3 COMP AND HAND SINK. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY WILL KEEP THE CAFE CLOSED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base behind cooking equipment to remove debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the filters dirty above the fryers. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Jan 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Sides of cooking equipment and fryers in need of cleaning to remove grease splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors under fryers in need of cleaning to remove grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Hood ventialtion in need of cleaning to remove dust and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Ceiling fans in prep area in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: On cracked light sheil in prep area that is in need of replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Air vent in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Mar 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sponges in use. Instructed to replace often

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Female toilet room in need of garbage can with lid. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Ceiling in washroom in need of repair ceiling in prep area with peeling paint in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor behind faculty table in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 27, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in cafe. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Obsered bulk containers not labeled in dry storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of exit doors near auditorium and green room. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezers. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unwrapped single service utensils not inverted in serving area. Instructed manager to invert all utensils to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spills inside prep coolers in serving line, dust buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler, grease buildup on filters in ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed opening along outlet and floor around pipe fitting in rear dry storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Feb 10, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Paper towel dispenser at 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hand washing sinks in serving area in main kitchen and front prep/dishwashing area in cafe. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap, paper towels and signage in serving and cafe areas. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hot running water at handwash sinks in students toilet rooms 1st floor wing a, current temperature of 48f. Instd to provide 100f-120f at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Stock on floor in paper storage room located next to prep area. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

6. Feb 10, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in serving area in main kitchen and front prep/dishwashing area in cafe. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap, paper towels and signage in serving and cafe areas. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units under steam table in serving area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup and debris on floors behind cooking equipment and between holding units in serving area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Mar 15, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in front prep/dish washing area in cafe. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink in front prep/dish washing area in cafe. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in rear cafe storage area. Hand washing signs shall be posted at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking equipment in boiler room. Instructed to repair all leaks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

8. Mar 8, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water (70.1f-84.2f) at hand washing sinks in girls first floor washroom near room 103. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in front prep/dish washing area in cafe. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink in front prep/dish washing area in cafe. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in rear cafe storage area. Hand washing signs shall be posted at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat packaged yogurt parfaits, sliced melons and pasta salads not labeled and dated in walk-in and display coolers. Instructed to label and date all ready to eat food in coolers. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside tropicana cooler in kitchen. Instructed to provide thermometers in all coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in cafe prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers in cafe.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead mouse on floor between unused prep cooler and shelving unit in serving area. Instructed manager to remove dead mouse, clean and sanitize all areas.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stock stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all stock off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior panel of ice machine and dust buildup and exterior surfaces behind cooking equipment, under prep tables, and prep sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking equipment in boiler room. Instructed to repair all leaks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt, and debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in serving, storage and mechanical areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields in single service article storage and walk-in freezer area. Instructed manager to provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Feb 8, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on the walk-in freezer floor, instructed to remove.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Observed one cracked light shield in the walk-in freezeer, instructed to replace.

10. Jun 15, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. May 30, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    No violations

12. May 8, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Apr 27, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Hot holding unit currently in use, in poor repair, unable to maintain proper temperatures. Internal air temperature of unit is 122.2f at highest setting. Unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Violation 7-38-005a critical.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods in hot holding unit at improper storage temperatures: large container of hamburger patties at 115.5f, tray of breaded chicken patties at 123.1f. All product disposed of and denatured at this time. Approx 10lbs $30 value. Violation 7-38-005a critical.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings noted scattered along wallbase in dry storage areas and in xerox paper storage room. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Violation 7-38-020 serious.

14. Mar 18, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Invert all single service articles and utensils to protect from contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove rust deposits inside ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean top of radiators and shelves in dry storage area(dead insects).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace battery/sensor at first sink in girls first floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in dry storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm when not in use.

15. Feb 20, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Corrected.

16. Feb 11, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot water at the washbowls in the girls (a wing) 1st fl. Toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a shiled for the light inside the walk-in cooler (closest to the manager's office).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide running water to the following washbowls in the students toilet rooms: washbowl on the north, left (when facing sinks) hand side in the c wing, 1st fl. Washbowl on the north, right (when facing sinks) hand side in the c wing, 2nd fl. Washbowl on the north, left hand side in the a wing, 2nd fl.

17. May 2, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Found the reach in freezer by the 3-compartment sink in need of defrosting and cleaning. Instucted to defrost, clean and maintain reach in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors in the rear storage corners in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found the vents in the girls toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain vents.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the base of the left faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths on the prep tables. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

18. Mar 21, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood storage shelves for food service/maintenance storage need to seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior microwave main kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor in storage closet for maintenace and behind compressors in dry storage.

19. May 9, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE IN SPOTS DOWN TO RAW WOOD NEED TO RESEAL BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE WITH FOOD GRADE APPROVED SEALER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN COOLER #1

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPAIR WALL ABOVE FREEZER DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER (PEELING PAINT).

20. May 26, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR FAN UNIT TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

21. Oct 12, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Upright freezer with excessive ice build-up. Defrost same.