Pass

St. MARY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL

6424 S Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

School ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 13, 2026

St. MARY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL was last inspected on February 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

February 13, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall of restroom on third floor under sink. Instructed person in charge to cover/seal area to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing covered receptacles in female students and all staff (unisex) washrooms. Instd to provide covers for receptacles and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in preschool room 106 no thermometer in mini refrigerator. Instructed to provide thermometer.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle in food prep area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacle in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at handwashing sink in 1st floor washroom used by pre-k room. Temperature 64.0f.instructed to provide by reinspection. Must be a minimium of 100.f.priority violation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the girl's toilet room on the first floor faucets do not maintain running water for 15 seconds without reactivation of faucet. Instructed to repair the girl's toilet room hand sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate timing faucet at handsink in girls toilet room 1st floor. Instd to repair same so at be adequate supply of running water under city pressure (at least 20 seconds).

  11. 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: Observed the interior of the coolers, and ovens not clean, instructed to clean.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Water pressue must be increased at the 2 compartment sink. Must correct and maintaian.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms four handsink faucets in mcguire hall (next to cafeteria) and two dugan hall in poor repair. Serious violation 7-42-090. Instd to repair faucets so as to have adequate supply of running water without constant pressure of hand on faucet. Previous inspection on 11/25/2013 inspection#1375626 badge#225

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to provide back flow preventor to the faucets at the six utility/mop sinks throughout the school.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms handsink faucets in mcguire hall (next to cafeteria) and dugan hall in poor repair. Instd to repair faucets so as to have inadequate supply of running water without constant pressure of hand on faucet.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling on cabinets in need of removing. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of cabinets in need of clkeaning. Must correct and maintain at all times.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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. 1 OF 2 FAUCETS IN BOYS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  19. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE THAT HAS THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. H000063627 - 17 COURT DATE 12/23/2010 10:00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE REPORT.

    • 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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BOILER ROOM AND THE STORE ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP.

  20. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012 H000056138 16 COURT DATE APRIL 29-2010.ROOM 112 10:00AM 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: In the boys toilet room 1st floor west building need two light bulbs. Alos need more light in the boys and girls toilet rooms west building .instructed to provide same.

    • 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. CLEAN VENTS IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS GIRLS AND BOYS WEST BUILDING HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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