Pass

Chicago Jesuit Academy

5058 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644

School ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 6, 2026

Chicago Jesuit Academy was last inspected on May 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

May 6, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored inside sinks. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training for employee. All employees must provide valid food handler training.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple restrooms with no handwashing signage. Instructed person in charge to post handwashing signage at all handsinks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all kitchenware cups, plates and serving bowls stored right side up on all rolling carts throughout prep area. Instructed to invert in order to prevent possible contamination

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior surfaces of 2 door cooling units in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove dried food debris and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 out of 4 handsinks not operable in mens restroom located inside cafeteria. Instructd to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage closet located inside prep area with excessive clutter and unnecesary items stored on floor. Instructed to orgnaize and elevate all items at least 6 inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager certificate holder on site with valid original certificate posted while preparing and serving tcs foods (chilli mac, string beans, milk. Yogurt). Instructed to provide and maintain on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers and maintain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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 sign at the hand sink in the girls washrooms. Instructed to provide a hand washing sign at the hand sink.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in rear storage area due to contruction. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered large containers of chicken and broccoli at each cafeteria table for students to serve themselves ("family style"). Instructed management that meals for students must be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination (such as being served by kitchen staff from serving line, indiviually packaged, use of a sneeze guard, etc). Must protect food and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered preset silverware at all cafeteria tables. Instructed management that all preset silverware or utensils must be covered or wrapped.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training on site for kitchen staff. All food handlers must obtain food handler training within 30 days of hire.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have city of chicago certified manager certificate while serving tcs foods (milk). Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Boys second floor handwashing reaching max water temperature of 84.3f. All handwashing sinks must maintain minimum handwashing temperature of 100f. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips on site for 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris inside floor drain near walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have city of chicago certified manager certificate while serving tcs foods (milk). Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training on site for kitchen staff. All food handlers must obtain food handler training within 30 days of hire.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical 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 the hand sink in the kitchen near the dish machine. Instructed to provide a hand washing sign at the hand sink.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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: Instructed manager to invert all dishes for proper storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint around exposed hand sink. Must remove and repaint.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors inside the storage room alomg wall base and corners

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor inside of walk-in cooler under shelves and floor drain under three comp sink.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation covers in toilet room has build up of dust. Instructed to detail clean. Boy's toilet room on first floor has peeling paint over hand sinks. Instructed to remove peeling paint and seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms on lower level, first and second floor are lacking exhaust ventilation. Instructed to install vents.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the interior of the refrigerator has food debris all over it. Located in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found missing baseboards under the sinks in the prep area. Must provide

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal opening around the pipes under and around the sinks prep area.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON NORTHEAST,BOILER ROOM & FRONT DOORS.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES & OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 ADJUST MIXING VALVES ON HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELEVATOR ROOM,LIBRARY STORAGE.

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER SHE REMOVED CLOTHING ARTICLES & PLACED HAIR NET ON THEN HANDLED SOILED MULTIUSE UTENSILS(PLATES,SILVERWARE,CUPS),LOADED DISH RACK TRAY INTO DISH MACHINE THEN REMOVED CLEAN DISHES FROM RACKS WITH OUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010)CITATION ISSUED.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA TO WASH HANDS WHILE SOILED & CLEAN MULTIUSE UTENSILS & FOOD BEING HANDLED AT THIS TIME.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN FOOD PREP AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON NORTHEAST,BOILER ROOM & FRONT DOORS.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES & OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 ADJUST MIXING VALVES ON HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELEVATOR ROOM,LIBRARY STORAGE.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CABINET UNDER EXPOSED HAND BOWL

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER TABLES IN LUNCH ROOM

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    No violations

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