St Malachy School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. May 6, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand wash sinks in boys bathroom. Must have a sope available at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at boys bathroom sinks. The temperature of the water was 69.4f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in women and women employee toilet rooms. Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

3. May 10, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hole in the wall next to kitchen hand washing sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris behind hot holding equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service manager sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge obtain city of chicago certificate and maintain on site at all times tcs(fish sticks, milk) foods are being prepared or served.priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Dec 16, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site. Must have a person with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Oct 14, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign in basement girl's toilet room. Must provide and maintain.

     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 improper temperatures of 11.7lbs-beef teriyaki with rice 51.7f. ,7.8 lbs. Mixed vegetable 61.9f inside of 1- door reach in cooler. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.19.5lbs.$195(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed overhead pipes exposed above prep area.must wrap or cover properly to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee wearing open toe sandles.must provide close toe shoes.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from some shelving units in pre-k #1.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles at hand sinks in girl's & boy's basement toilet rooms to stay on longer.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace holes in lower walls in pre-k #2,loose wall bases in pre-k #1.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on ceiling in pre-k #2.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor under counter at hand sinks in pre-k #1.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in pre-k #1 coat closet & pre-k #2 closet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Nov 3, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Oct 16, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

8. Nov 15, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • 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

   • 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves in the janitor closet near the cafeteria. Must seal to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed empty buckets and storage containers stored on the ground of the janitor's closet. Instructed to remove and place items on raised shelving units at least 6 inches from the ground.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris, dirt buildup and loose debris on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, corners of the cafeteria, around refrigerator units and coolers and serving area. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burned out ceiling light in the rear of the cafeteria. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Nov 1, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Sep 29, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • 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: Noted 5 rat droppings on the floor behind a cadinet in the prep/serving area, also noted 10 rat droppings on the floor behind storage sheving in the rear of the room (kids coat/storage room)adjacent to the kitchen/lunch room. Instructed manager to remove droppings and clean affected areas and contact their pc for service. Serious citation issued #7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the milk cooler dirty. Must clean to remove spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning where droppings were found in the lunch room and coat room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must organize items in the coat/storage room to prevent further pest problems.

11. Oct 27, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Oct 20, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the previous minor violation from report #1578460 dated 10/02/2015 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: 38- repair faucets in girls lower level washroom.(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds without retouching handle). Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to recaulk around the washbowls in both the boys/girls toilet room on the lower level. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain dry floors in the boiler room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the ceiling, pipes/conduits and walls in the lunch room dining area. Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tiles above the coolers in the prep area on the lower level.

13. Oct 2, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of water fountain in lower level preschool room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along all walls and corners in boiler room. Replace missing floor tiles 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: Seal all openings in ceilings in 3rd floor hallway and stairwell(water damage). Seal all openings in walls in gym. Replace missing baseboards in prep area. Seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings, along windows, etc in boiler room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair faucets in girls lower level washroom.(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds without retouching handle).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize boiler room and all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

14. Sep 23, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • 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: Observed 20 rat droppings on floor along wall near lockers in boiler room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Fire escape door in gym stage area not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap on bottom of door seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair gasket on milk cooler in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of water fountain in lower level preschool room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along all walls and corners in boiler room. Replace missing floor tiles 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: Seal all openings in ceilings in 3rd floor hallway and stairwell(water damage). Seal all openings in walls in gym. Replace missing baseboards in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair faucets in girls lower level washroom.(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds without retouching handle).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

15. Sep 16, 2014 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: Floors along the wall base need cleaning in the prep area and in the mop closets to remove debris.

16. Sep 25, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

17. Sep 19, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Operating without hot running water at this time of inspection throughout premises citation issued7-38-030

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: Observed flood and waste water back-up on floor inside (2) class rooms and a storage roon located across from lunchroom in the basement area must clean and sanitize affected areas citation issued 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning behind all heavy equipment in the lunchroom area

18. Nov 16, 2011 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: Large pieces of dust on floor behind refrigeration units and oven in kitchen; clean area.

19. May 23, 2011 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM AND KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize and maintain storage rooms in basement; recommended to remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

20. Dec 13, 2010 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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND OVEN IN KITCHEN, COOLER, MICROWAVE OVEN, 2PART SINK AND CABINETS INSIDE STAFF LOUNGE.

    • 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 FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. THRESHOLDS UNDER DOORS NEED ADJUSMENT, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • 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 OPENINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS WALLS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter thru-out storage rooms/areas, must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

21. Jun 23, 2010 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE WHITE HOME STYLE REFRIGERATOR IS DIRTY INSIDE AND THE MILK COOLER IS LINED WITH UNSANITARY PLASTIC BAGS. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.

    • 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. THE BOILER ROOM HOSE NEEDS TO HAVE BACKFLOW PROTECTION INSTALLED, HOSE DISCONNECTED AT THIS TIME.

    • 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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINETS UNDER THE OFFICE AND ART ROOM SINKS FREE OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.