Pass

Providence St. Mel School

119 S Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

School ZIP 60624 Risk 3 (Low)

Passed · as of Oct 19, 2026

Providence St. Mel School was last inspected on October 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

October 19, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed sensor not operable at some sinks in girls' and boys' washrooms. Instructed manager 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 receptacle in girls' and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in all women, girls and unisex washrooms.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sinks. Instructed manager to waste provide receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed recycle spaces where receptacles are stored inside cafeteria in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all dried food debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust and dirt behind cooking equipment, non cooking equipment, behind the grease trap and under the shelving of the servinng line and the side of the motor unit of the cold hold unit. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. (vaccum with a hose attachment for smaller hard to reach spaces)

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed first floor girls handwashing sink temperature of 71.6f. Instructed to repair and maintain minimum water tempeature of 100f. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed first floor girls handwashing sink temperature of 81.5f and second floor boys handwashing sink temperature of 82.8f. Instructed to repair and maintain minimum water tempeature of 100f. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food (milk) at improper temperature of 46.0f inside display case at serving line. Instructed to discard. All cold holding temperatures must be 41f or below. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed display case internal temperature at 51.2f. All cold holding equipment internal temperature must be 41f or below. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Display case tagged for re-inspection.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a working thermometer inside the display case at front serving line.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while tcs foods are being served (pizza, chicken sandwich, milk). Certified manager must be on site at all times. 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: Observed no proof of training for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a working thermometer inside the front service cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter inside the cold holding unit on the serving line to remove dust.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. 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: Must clean the floors in the storage room to remove debris along the wall base.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the air vent in the kids wash room dusty. Must clean and maintain. Noted a few openings around electrical boxes and wall covers in the dining area. Must seal to prevent entry way for pests.

  10. 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: Must clean the floors in the storage closet in mens washroom on the 1st floor along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the storage closet in pre-k room 105,to prevent rodent harborage

  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: The floor in the dry storage room across from the kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable; floor of concrete material. Must seal or tile floor to make floor smooth and easily cleanable.

  12. 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 defrost walk in freezer to remove debris and ice build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors and floor drains need cleaning at or underneath the 3 & 2 compartment sinks to remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label the bulk food containers in the food stire room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the kitchen, food store room along the walls and under the heavy equipment.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove ice from fan guard cover in walk-in freezer and have the condenser checked.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain vents underneath the hood and the cooking equipment where needed in the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint inside skylight above dish storage rack across from three comp sink; remove and repaint. Cracked and peeling paint on wall and ceiling of utility closet in rear of kitchen; remove, repair and repaint. Peeling wall paper in the lunchroom. Repair or replace it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in the kitchen has dust buildup on them

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate and organize: articles off of floor and away from walls in all mopsink closets, art pantry and store rooms in the basement and 1st floor.

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Found large standing ice machine has black substance and line buildup inside the ice machine. Ice machine has been tagged and do not use it. When the ice machine has been cleaned and sanitized fax over a letter that this has been done. Fax# 312 746- 4240 and an inspector will return and inspect it and remove the tag.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove ice from fan guard cover in walk-in freezer and have the condenser checked.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain vents underneath the hood and the cooking equipment where needed in the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint inside skylight above dish storage rack across from three comp sink; remove and repaint. Cracked and peeling paint on wall and ceiling of utility closet in rear of kitchen; remove, repair and repaint. Peeling wall paper in the lunchroom. Repair or replace it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in the kitchen has dust buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate and organize: articles off of floor and away from walls in all mopsink closets, art pantry and store rooms in the basement and 1st floor.

  16. 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: Remove dust from fan guard cover in walk-in cooler.

    • 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 FLOOR DRAIN UNDER TWO COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PANTRY UNDER SHELVING UNITS.

    • 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. PEELING PAINT INSIDE SKYLIGHT ABOVE DISH STORAGE RACK ACROSS FROM THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE AND REPAINT. CRACKED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING OF UTILITY CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REMOVE, REPAIR AND REPAINT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Two toilets in third floor girls washroom in poor repair (first and last stalls); parts on order; repair.

  17. 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • 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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHENS AT SINKS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES OF KITCHEN BY SINKS.

    • 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. SOME BUBBLED PAINT IN KITCHEN INSIDE OF KITCHEN SKYLIGHT; PAINT MUST BE SMOOTH. AREA LOCATED ABOVE A TWO COMP SINK AND HOLDING UNIT. SEAL SMALL OPENING IN WALL IN FIRST PRIVATE STALL OF BOYS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. REPLACE ONE MISSING WALL TILE IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN LAST STALL ON THE FIFTH FLOOR.

    • 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 REPAIR THE FOLLOWING TOILETS: THREE IN FIFTH FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM, TWO IN FOURTH FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM AND ONE IN THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.

  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 VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA

    • 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 FLOOR OF UTILITY CLOSET BY CAFETERIA ENTRY AREA

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 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.LUNCH ROOM GIRL'S LOCK ON STALL DOOR MISSING.

    • 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.PRE-K FAUCET NEEDS CLEANING AT HAND SINK.

    • 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 DRAINS AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

    • 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 SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,REPAIR WALLS & BASES IN LUNCH ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILE,PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP ON DOOR #7.

    • 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.1ST FL. GIRL'S LIGHT &1ST FL. BOY'S LIGHT SHIELD.

    • 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.PRE-K,2ND FL GIRL'S,5TH FL BOY'S&GIRL'S NO HOT WATER OR NO RUNNING WATER AT SOME SINKS,5TH FL BOY'S URINAL NOT WORKING.

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