Pass

Saint Walter School

11741 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

School ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 26, 2026

Saint Walter School was last inspected on March 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 26, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: The hot water on the low hand-washing sink in the boy's toilet room on the 1st fl (by the kindergarten classrooms) does not stay on long enough to allow proper hand washing. Instructed to adjust the timer for at minimum of 15 seconds for proper hand washing. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: The hand-washing sink in the prep area leaks underneath at the p-trap. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain good plumbing.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets not functioning properly in girls and boys washrooms. Instructed manager to repair. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of entrance/exit doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in girls lower level washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damage on walls and ceilings in girls lower level washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Meatballs with rice at improper hot holding temperature of 104.7f on table in cafeteria offered for service. Instd to maintain hot foods at 135f or above at all times and in hot holding facilities at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods unrefrigerated on table in cafeteria and offered for service: yogurt 62.9f, mozzarella cheese sticks at 54.6f, leafy greens and spinach at 84.7f. All discarded and denatured approx 20lbs $100 value. Instd to maintain cold temperatures at 41f or below at all times. See above for violation. Priority 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets in girls and boys washrooms not properly functioning water flow only last for 5 seconds. Instructed manager to repair. Faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

      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 waste receptacle in women and girls washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter inside storage closet in pre-k classroom. Instructed manager to organize closet and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed procedure in place. However must provide all the necessary items in policy including face mask, disposable mop. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed receptacles in female washroom stall not covered. Instructed to provide lids.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · 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: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      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 supplies or procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide appropriate supplies and procedures for clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling above oven. Instructed manager to remove peeling paint on ceiling.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint over the oven, instructed to remove and reseal.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage on organize in janitors mop room.also storage supplies containers stored on floor in pre-k room. Must properly organize storage and elevate off floors and must elevate supplies off floor in teachers pre-k closet to prevent any hiding areas for pest.

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or tempered water at washbowls in west girls and boys washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hot or tempered water at washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor and organize storage closet in pre-k room.

  12. 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: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the floor drain and floors in all corners in the prep/office area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize area behind the door of the prep/office area.

  13. 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: Storage on floors in book room.must properly elevate off floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed custodan supply closet too cluttered.articles,storage items all over floors.must clean/organize area.also properly organize mops.

  14. 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: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate (expired) no proof of enrollment for city cert. Need to apply.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean the floor drain in storage/cooking area.

  15. 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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE,NEED TO DEFROST SMALL FREEZER TOP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AND CLEAN OVEN IN PREP AREA.

  16. 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. CLEAN MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS. CLEAN BASEMENT KITCHEN TO PREVENT INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND OVEN. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILET IN WEST GIRLS WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING IN CUSTODIAN CLOSETS.

    • 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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT KITCHEN AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair north, east and west doors.

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS(EAST). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H71918 COURT DATE 6-2-11 AT 10AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

    • 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 MOUTHPIECES ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.

    • 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 WEST AND SOUTH DOORS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Increase pressure on right water fountain across from library.

  19. 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 MOUTHPIECES ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.

    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN FOOD PREP, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN FOOD PREP AND BEHIND TOILET IN 2ND STALL WEST GIRLS WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN BOYS WEST WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Increase pressure on right water fountain along east wall.

    • 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. ORGAINIZE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  20. 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 food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS (LUNCHROOM, BOOK ROOM, PRE-K CLOSET, ETC), MOUTH PIECES ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS, RADIATORS AND WINDOW LEDGES

    • 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. STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPAIR THRESHOLD ON LOBBY DOORS.

    • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND TOILETS IN GIRLS WASHROOM (NORTH) AND URINAL IN BOYS WASHROOM (SOUTH),IN CEILING IN JANITOR CLOSETS, IN WALL IN BASEMENT WASHROOM, ETC. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

    • 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. REPAIR FAUCET HANDLES ON SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

    • 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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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