Pass

Santa Lucia School

3017 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60616

School ZIP 60616 Risk 3 (Low)

Passed · as of Jan 24, 2025

Santa Lucia School was last inspected on January 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

January 24, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the double doors at the top of the stairs near the cafeteria with an opening in the middle of the doors. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at handwashing sinks in the girls and boys' toilet rooms on the second and third floor. Temperature of water ranged 61.0f-64.0f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100.0f) and cold running at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

      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 the double doors at the top of the stairs near the cafeteria with an opening in the middle of the doors. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      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: Observed 1/4" gap between south exit double 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

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at hand washing sink in boys first floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. 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: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found one urinal in the boys washroom on the second floor in poor repair; must repair urinal. (one of three in poor repair).

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service managers certificate as required. No one on site has a valid city of chicago food service managers certificate; must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. 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: Clean interior of reach in cooler to remove any food spills correct and maintain.

  7. 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: Clean floors in boys 1st and 2nd floor washrooms of paper towels.

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. 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: Clean interior (bottom shelf) of refrigeration unit and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interiors of utility sinks in closets on second and third floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize and maintain all storage closets.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must reattach doors to cabinet in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk around washbowls in girls basement and 1st fl. Toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean shelves in 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: Must clean floors in mop sink and mechanical rooms.

  12. 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: Clean and sanitize interior of two compartment and one compartment sink in kitchen. Clean and sanitize sides of cooking stove in kitchen, grill stored next to kitchen, exterior of stove in pre k kitchen, steam table in kitchen, interior of upright refrigerator in kitchen, under, around coolers in lunchroom, computer room in pre k building, stage in lunchroom, under stage, and storage room in computer room in lunchroom, staircases to remove heavy dust and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PRE K CLASSROOM AND PROVIDE FLOOR TILE FOR MISSING SECTION IN KITCHEN IN PRE K BUILDING.

    • 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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN KITCHEN IN PRE K BUILDING. PROVIDE BASEBOARD FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN KITCHEN AREAS IN PRE K BUILDING. CLEAN OVERHEAD PIPING IN TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. PROVIDE CEILING PANEL FOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN PRE K BUILDING. REPAIR WALL SECTION IN KITCHEN IN PRE SCHOOL BUILDING. CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT LUNCHROOM, KITCHEN, AND STORAGE ROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize cluttered storage rooms in basement to prevent pest haborage.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide tile for missing section on prep counter in kitchen. Provide mesh screens for windows in toilet rooms to prevent pest entry. Defrost chest freezer in kitchen to remove ice buildup.

    • 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 AT WALL AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINET UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AROUND TOILET BOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR WALL LEDGE SECTION BEHIND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND CAULK AROUND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide ventilation at ventilation hood in kitchen and inside toilet rooms. Provide commerical sprayer at two compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide hooks for cleaning equipment in boiler room and organize cluttered storage areas, remove unused items/equipment, remove unused multi-use utensils in kitchen, elevate items 6 inches off floor and away from wall to prevent pest harborage.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.