St Monica Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stripped (hot) faucet handle at hand sink inside the women's employee washroom.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with dust and cobwebs along the walls and in all corners, under and behind coolers and freezers in prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Apr 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted a dishwashing machine hose connected to a prep sink(one compartment sink) at the kitchen prep area. Instructed management that all water drain hose should be connected directly into tha floor drain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Feb 28, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interiors of shared kitchen cabinets throughout the kitchen prep area to remove accumulation of debris 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: Instructed to replace (2) water stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Apr 26, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed door sweep needed on rear exit door near kitchen. Install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the cabinets and interior of cabinets under sinks need to be detail cleaned and maintained. Clean exterior surface of rolling rack.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Apr 14, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at dump sink located in food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in either staff restroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several broken or collapsing ceiling panels on ceiling of food prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Dec 11, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete clean up kit on site.instructed management to get a complete clean up kit. Piority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow devices at first floor mop sinks.instructed management to install backflow devices at mop sinks

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles at south hallway leading into the cafeteria.instructed management to replace ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Oct 25, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-603.13 instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of (2) reach-in cooler in prep area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 (c) instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of hand sink and prep sink in prep area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 instructed to clean wall vent with excessive dust and grease accumulation (by kitchen hood).

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Oct 23, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 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: Ceiling vent cover in girls washroom 1st floor close to the kitchen and girls washroom on the main hallway with dust build up. Must clean, remove dust and maintain.

9. Oct 5, 2016 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 ice accumulation on the interior walls of the deep freezer in the kitchen. Instructed to defrost and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen and boys toilet room on the 2nd floor. Also, a small hole in lower wall next to the 1-door reach in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace ceiling tiles, and seal small hole in wall and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed light sheilds not clean, in the kitchen, cafeteria seating area, and boys toilet room down the main hallway on the 1st floor. Unnown debris inside sheilds. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

10. Sep 25, 2015 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: Floor inside kitchen-under and above equipment and inside boiler room in corners not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored in kitchen. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

11. Oct 22, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Washrooms handwash bowls hot and cold water timed faucets does not stay on without holding the handle, minimal of 15 seconds continuous running water time. Instructed manager to recalibrate all washrooms handwash bowls hot/cold water push buttons to a minimal of 15 seconds continuous running water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside teachers lounge refrigerator and inside pre-k room #14 reach in cooler. Instructed manager to provide working therometers for coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Pre k rooms #1 and #2 floor cluttered. Instructed to elevate all items 6" off floor, must be able clean floor under and around all items.

12. Oct 30, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of exposed hand sink, countertop and interior of storage cabinet around prep area.

13. May 8, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace raw wood base inside the cabinet under the one compartment sink in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hood has build-up of dust, must remove dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional water flow is needed at drinking fountain,across from room 6.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide non-threaded faucet at one compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Everyone must wear hair restraint in prep area.

14. Sep 22, 2011 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: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cabinet shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in boy's bathroom 1st floor not clean needs cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in 2nd floor staircase, shall be replaced/repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in lunchroom, hallways(1st fl.,2nd fl.)not cleann need detailed cleaning. light shields in bathrooms need cleaning(1st fl., and 2nd fl.).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in classrooms, bathrooms and hallway(1st fl., 2nd fl.)not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents in lunchroom need cleaning.

15. Dec 1, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 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. DIRTY AIR VENTS ABOVE OVEN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. EXTERIOR BACK SIDE OF 2 COOKING RANGE/OVEN UNCLEAN-DUST ACCUMULATION, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. FLOOR BEHIND COOKING OVEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: : 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 FIX MOPSINK FAUCET 91ST FLOOR CLOSET WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE-