Bridgeport Catholic School(Campus) was last inspected on May 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 20, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hands washing signs in employees restroom, instructed to post.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No covered receptacles in women's restroom , instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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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
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the women toilet room located in the basement. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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 missing hand wash signage at men and women restrooms in church basement west of kitchen prep area. Instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the hot water knob at the three comp sink when the running cold water; repair leak from hot water knob.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow preventer on mop sink in kitchen closet; must provide a backflow device at mop sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Found standing waste water in mop buckets in kitchen closet where mop sink located; instructed to remove water from buckets and clean buckets to remove odor.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K 3.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSEREVD AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR IN KITCHEN BUILDING.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR AND ENTRY DOOR IN PRE-K 3.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSETS UNDER HAND SINKS IN BOTH PRE-K ROOMS.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PRE- K CLASS ROOMS.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand washing sign at hand sink in pre-k 3.
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 hot water temperatures at hand sink in 1st fl.boy's @ 73.9f,2nd fl. Boy's @ 73.8f,3rd fl. Boy's @ 74.1f.must have hot running water temperature at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priroity 7-38-010)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.40 or more mice droppings on floor behind mop sink,on floor under shelving units in paper goods storage closet and a dead mouse on floor in mop sink closet behind pipe along wall.must remove droppings and dead mouse,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/14/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Obserevd an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of entry door in kitchen building.must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Must eliminate crates used for storage in paper goods storage closet and provide adequate shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow device on mop sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall near rear and entry door in pre-k 3.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in closets under hand sinks in both pre-k rooms.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields in all pre- k class rooms.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed urinal in the 3rd floor boys toilet room not functioning with a sign stating "do not use". Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM GYM DOOR ,REAR SOUTH EAST DOOR OF THE SCHOOL AND ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH EAST DOOR & DOOR FRAME OF NORTH WEST DOOR OF LUNCHROOM.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't demonstarte knowledge of food operation at this time.must provide .(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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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 employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-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 clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2- metal stem thermometers not working properly.must calibrate or replace.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "3/4-1" gap along bottom gym door ,rear south east door of the school and along bottom of north east door & door frame of north west door of lunchroom.must make doors tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more rodent droppings on floor along wall bases behind kitchen door,under cabinet,hole in wall under same cabinet,under oven and next to stove,on pest control punchcard on floor next to refrigerator.in north east and north west vestibules along walls and articles,mop storage closet in between buckets and other articles on floor.lunchroom- along wall bases under pipes running along walls.rear dish storage area on floor and under shelving units.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/27/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in mopsink closet in school,mop storage closet in lunchroom and north west and east vestibules of lunchroom.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs in all pre-k rooms.must replace burnt out lights in pre-k room 102 & 103.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: Must remove aluminum foil from kitchen equipment, foil prohibited.
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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 repair cracked flooring around floor drain in kitchen, floor must be smooth and easily cleanable. Clean water from floor in boys toilet room on 2nd fl in main building.
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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: Must detail clean dust accumulation from hood filters in kitchen. Also, seal hole in wall, next to hand sink, in girls toilet room on 2nd floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must clean unknown debris from light shields in boy's toilet room on 2nd floor in main building. Also. Replace burned out light in girls toilet room 3rd floor main building.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky hot water knob on 3-comp sink in kitchen. Also, one toilet not working in womens toilet room in basement.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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: Floors at front and rear dry storage areas need cleaning. Violation corrected from inspection made 2/23/2016.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 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 CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ONSITE. OBSERVED COOK PREPARING/COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SLOPPY JOES AND CHEESE BURGERS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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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: Floors dirty around equipment,along the wall base and in corners. Must clean to remove debris.
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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: Observed the milk cooler not clean, instructed to clean.
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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 the ceiling light shields not clean in the main kitchen, instructed to clean.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Grease trap in need of cleaning. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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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: Shelves in storage closet across from office not clean. Clean same.
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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: Lightshields in prep area not clean. Clean same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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. OBSERVED THRESHOLD AT GYM EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPLACE.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 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 food sanitation certificate on premises at time of investigation, only a xerox copy posted on wall in kitchen-can go to harold washington college with i.d. To apply for a duplicate certificate if original cannot be found-citation issued-serious
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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 floor in rear store room area behind 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: Clean corners of walls where cobb webs are noticed dining area and washrooms. Smooth and re=paint wall ledge in rear store room behind kitchen.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.