Holy Family Lutheran School was last inspected on October 28, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 28, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Fail
1 critical-
CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2644092 on 10-13-26:48-observed no three-compartment sink or dishwasher on site to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize food equipment and utensils. Instructed manager to install a 3-compartment sink or dishwasher to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all food equipment and utensils. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no three compartment sink or dishmachine on site to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize food equipment and utensils. Instructed manager to install 3-compartment sink or dishmachine to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all food equipment and utensils. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report # on 9-25-26:38-observed the front doors and the rear exit doors in the lunch area in poor repair at the bottom. Observed the weather strips worn. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the front doors and the rear exit doors in the lunch area in poor repair at the bottom. Observed the weather strips worn. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in prep area.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 on the premises with a valid original certificate while preparing and serving pasta, string beans, and milk). Instructed to provide and maintain at least one on-site while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide food handlers certificate for 1 of 2 employees on premise. Must maintain on site for review.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall coving coming loose from the wall near the cold holding units, also blue counter top coming loose fromt the wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed third floor boys handwashing sink temperature at 62.7f. All handwashing sinks must maintain minimum temperature of 100f at all times. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed third floor boys handwashing sink temperature at 62.7f. All handwashing sinks must maintain minimum temperature of 100f at all times. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: - observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: - observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: - observed shelving unit in kitchen closet not 6 inches from the ground. Instructed to provide proper shelving and storage units that is at least 6 inches from the ground.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: - observed crates stored on the ground and used for storage of non food items in the kitchen closet. Instructed to remove and elevate items.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: - observed ceiling air vent and light fixture with dust buildup in washroom connected to the voyagers classroom room #102. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate posted or provided at time of investigation. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean cabinet interiors in kitchen area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors in all mop closets on every floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean dust from exhaust vents and dead insects from light shields throughout where present. Seal openings around pipes underneath sinks in all4 pre-scholl class rooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All articles on floors in all storage closets in pre-school classrooms must be properly elevated 6 inches off the floors.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed some dust on the vents in the hooded system above the stove; clean vents to remove dust observed.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and organize bottom storage cadinet under sink to remove debris and prevent harborage.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The condenser ceiling vent in the walkin cooler has dirt buildup on it. Must clean and manintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor in the boiler room along the walls and in tne corners.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The three unit hand sink has low water pressure, located on the third floor boys toilet room. Must increase the water pressure to the sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean the ceiling vents in the kitchen, girls and boys toilet rooms they have dust buildup on them.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must organize and maintain all classroom closets; elevate items where needed from floors of closets.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean vents above stove in kitchen.
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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. REPAIR HOLES IN WALL IN BOYS WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR BEHIND HANDICAPPED STALL DOOR.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS APPX.80 OR MORE IN PREP STORAGE ROOM,ROOM 108,ROOM 103,2ND FL. STORAGE.ALSO DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING WEST,NORTH EAST & NORTH WEST.mUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS, RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/22/10.
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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.STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP STORAGE,PRE-K ROOM 101,102 &103.
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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.1ST FL.MOP SINK CLOSET.SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN 1 ST FL. MOPSINK CLOSET & TOILET ROOM IN ROOM 102.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.ROOM 101 & 102 NEEDS LIGHTS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ROOM 102.
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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.ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN ROOM 108A & 108B,103&102 STORAGE ROOM,2ND FL. STORAGE ROOM.
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