St. John Lutheran Church and School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 21, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. May 30, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Mar 15, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Mar 22, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interiors of kitchen cabinets to remove debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one of two handsinks in 3rd floor girls washroom water temperature measured at 80.7f.other handwashing sink at proper temperature.instructed to provide and maintain proper water temperature minimum of 100.0f.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Jun 2, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dark slime substance on water line inside back of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

6. Apr 5, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No person or employee health policy in place. Instructed manager to provide documentation that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report any disease transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 (a), no citation. - -

     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: Necessary cleaning items on site but no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events.must provide and maintain.priority 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: Back flow prevention device not located at ice maker. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Mar 27, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No person or employee health policy in place. Instructed manager to provide documentation that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report any disease transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 (a), no citation. - -

     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: 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

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLUTTERED NORTH LOWER KITCHEN CABINETS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER STORED IN NAMED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(a), CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior of milk cooler located in corner basement fellowship room.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located at ice maker. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

     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 organize under counter kitchen cabinets and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide missing ceiling tiles in 3rd floor girls wash room and hallway area principal made aware at this time.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dusts accumulations from ventilation covers inside all students wash rooms and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Apr 13, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 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 of all storage cabinets in prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor along the walls and in all corners throughout (school) prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining exposed hand sink in (school) prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles/boxes stored in (school) prep area to prevent pest harborage. Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

9. Feb 2, 2017 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

     Inspector’s note: Found no paper towel on the boy's washroom 1st floor. Instructed manager that all washrooms must be provided with sanitary hand drying device or paper towel all the times. Serious violation 7-38-030. Principal provided the paper towel during inspection.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize interior of the microwave in teacher's lunch room 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: Ceiling vent cover inside the boy's washroom 1st floor with dust accumulated. Must clean,remove dust and maintain.

10. Mar 16, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed empty soap dispenser at exposed hand sink in kitchen area. Operator provided soap during inspection. Instucted to maintain hot water, soap and paper towels at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked window in stairwell between 2nd and 3rd floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 refrigerators in classrooms without thermometers. Instructed must provide thermometers in all refrigerators.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on the floor in classrooms. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor, so that floors may be adequately cleaned.

11. Apr 30, 2015 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: Exterior of the wooden cabinets at the main kitchen sinks with food splatter. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the microwave oven and the lunchroom food pantry cooler dirty. Must clean 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: Water damaged ceiling tiles at the entrances of the student washrooms in the basement lunch room. Must replace.

12. Apr 11, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 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 milk cooler with food debris and black mold like build-up (by staircase).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace broken and missing floor tiles in food prep area (1st floor).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted walls behind stove in poor repair with holes and missing wall tiles. Instructed to fix.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside milk cooler.

13. Jan 24, 2013 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: Cabinet under two compartment sink on first floor prep area need to be water proof. Cabinet floor is rotten and needs to be repaired.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Piping under 2 comparment sink on first floor has 2 leaks . Must repair water leak . Number one faucet in girl's toilet on third floor is cut off due to water leak. Must repair water leak.

14. May 23, 2011 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. CABINETS UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN 1ST FLR AND BASEMENT UNCLEAN,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. INTERIOR COOLER 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. 2 FAUCETS IN WOMEN'S TOILET AND 1 FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET 2ND FLR IN BAD REPAIR MUST BE REPAIRED; NO WATER IN 1 SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET 3RD FLR,MUST REPAIR FAUCET CONNECTION

15. May 20, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage cabinets under sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor in corners and along wallbase in boiler room and kitchen not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Windows in toilet not properly protected. Instructed to install 16 inch mesh screen on windows to prevent insects.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self closing in kitchen. Instructed to install self-closing device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hose connected to faucet at utility sink. Instructed to remove or install backflow device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unncessary articles in main kitchen. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.