Visitation Catholic School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 18, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 observed missing and severely water-damaged tiles in the ceiling of the gym. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Mar 14, 2025 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at the following sinks on premises with temperatures from 65.0f-72.3f; two compartment sinks in kitchen, handsink in kitchen, 1st floor boys and staff restroom, 2nd floor boys and girls' restroom. (hot water observed in the girls' restroom on the first floor with a separate hot water tank). Instructed person in charge to restore hot water to minimum of 100f per city requirements. Priority violation #7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing and severely water damaged tiles in ceiling of gym. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the previous core violations from report #2589625, dated 2/25/24, not corrected as follows; #38-observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door located in the basement. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent pests ' entry. #51-observed two of four out-of-order urinals in the boys' toilet room. Also, i observed the left-hand sink in the girl's toilet room faucet spray out. Priority foundation #7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Mar 12, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handsinks in boys and girls' restrooms near gym. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing signage in all restrooms at all times.

     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: Observed no hot water at the following sinks on premises with temperatures from 65.0f-72.3f; two compartment sinks in kitchen, handsink in kitchen, 1st floor boys and staff restroom, 2nd floor boys and girls' restroom. (hot water observed in the girls' restroom on the first floor with a separate hot water tank). Instructed person in charge to restore hot water to minimum of 100f per city requirements. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple holes in walls throughout facility where access doors were removed. Observed peeling paint on walls in hallway of stairwell. Instructed person in charge to repair all areas 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 stairs leading to upstairs restroom in extremely poor repair with missing tiles. Instructed person in charge

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing and severely water damaged tiles in ceiling of gym. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the previous core violations from report #2589625, dated 2/25/24, not corrected as follows; #38-observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door located in the basement. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent pests ' entry. #51-observed two of four out-of-order urinals in the boys' toilet room. Also, i observed the left-hand sink in the girl's toilet room faucet spray out. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Feb 15, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two food handler not washing their hands between tasks of prepping food coming outdoors. The food handler was first seen handling food, then taking prepackaged foods out of the one-door cooler, and did not wash hands. The food handlers were spoken to by the sanitarian, and their hands were washed. Priority violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door located in the basement. Must provides a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent pests ' entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler handling food without hair restraint. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing issues on site. The lefthand sink in the boy's toilet room to be stopped up with water. Observed two of four out-of-order urinals in the boy's toilet room. Also, i observed the left-hand sink in the girl's toilet room faucet spray out.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the boys toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager and certificate on site at the start time of inspection while tcs foods are stored. The designated person in charge, who is physically on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation license. Violation corrected on site; the certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager, kenyatta thomas, arrived on site approx halfway through inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Feb 22, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwashing signage on boys and girls first floor bathrooms. Instructed manager to install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed area behind two compartment sink in kitchen on ceiling that has spider webs and dust debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Feb 23, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the exit door to the kitchen in the basement not completely rodent proofed as required; must rodent proof door and maintain to avoid possible rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the walls and ceilings of the boys and girls washrooms; must remove peeling paint from wall and ceiling.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Some areas of walls in both student washrooms in need of cleaning to remove dirt and spider webs.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Feb 16, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on premises as required; must provide and maintain at all times. Instructed to provide a vomit and diarrheal clean up kit for useage upon a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water in the kitchen area at handsink or two comp sink, no hot running water in the boys washroom on the first floor and no hot running water in the basement pre-k washroom; must provide and maintain at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the exit door to the kitchen in the basement not completely rodent proofed as required; must rodent proof door and maintain to avoid possible rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the walls and ceilings of the boys and girls washrooms; must remove peeling paint from wall and ceiling.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Some areas of walls in both student washrooms in need of cleaning to remove dirt and spider webs. Also clean wall ledges in kitchen area to remove debris and spider webs. Clean floor in kitchen area around and behind equipment where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Mar 3, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of emergency door in pre-k room and front entry door.must make doors tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on floor along wall bases in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Jan 17, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Detail clean/sanitize interior bottom of upright cold holding unit of dried milk spills. Maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Repair first washbowl of girls 1st floor washroom, draining slowly.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Provide covered receptacles in washrooms used by female staff.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Provide light bulb for basement washroom off of lunchroom at rear.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Feb 21, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general 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 site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #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: No vomit or diarrhea procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pipes in the dining area above lunch room tables with peeling paint. Instructed to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on the utility sink located in the girls toilet room. Instructed to install and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items in the kitchen area and the dining area such as unused equipment, boxes, milk crates with paperwork, etc. Instructed to organize, clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Apr 27, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose baseboard in basement restroom. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large hole in the ceiling near pipes in preschool lunchroom. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed covering on large pipes appears damaged (chipping off) in lunchroom. Must replace. All waste water pipes must be completely encased, and must be smooth and non-porous. Must maintain same. Observed 2 broken urinals in the boys restroom on 1st floor. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed several employees in kitchen without proper hair restraints. All employees must wear proper hair restraints, such as hats, hairnets, etc. while in food prep areas (kitchen).

12. Apr 20, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 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 student restroom in basement next to lunch room. Hot water temperature @ 64.4F. Instructed must provide hot water temperature of 85F or higher for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose baseboard in basement restroom. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large hole in the ceiling near pipes in preschool lunchroom. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed covering on large pipes appears damaged (chipping off) in lunchroom. Must replace. All waste water pipes must be completely encased, and must be smooth and non-porous. Must maintain same. Observed 2 broken urinals in the boys restroom on 1st floor. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed several employees in kitchen without proper hair restraints. All employees must wear proper hair restraints, such as hats, hairnets, etc. while in food prep areas (kitchen).

13. Mar 14, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 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: Seal all openings in lower wall under washbowls and above utility sink in girls first floor washroom. Seal openings along walls and ceilings in basement washroom. Remove peeling paint on ceiling in first floor girls and boys washroom. Seal openings along baseboards in preschool classroom and teachers lounge. Secure loose right washbowl to wall in boys first floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install ventilation fan in basement washroom. Repair leaking faucet on hand sink in kitchen.

14. Mar 2, 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: Observed 20 mice droppings scattered on bottom shelves under paint in pre-school classroom, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor in corner near copier in main office. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Basement door near lunchroom, not rodent-proofed, 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of door. Seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or tempered water at washbowls in basement and first floor student and teacher washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hot/tempered(85f) water at washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • 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 lower wall under washbowls and above utility sink in girls first floor washroom. Seal openings along walls and ceilings in basement washroom. Remove peeling paint on ceiling in first floor girls and boys washroom. Seal openings along baseboards in preschool classroom and teachers lounge. Secure loose right washbowl to wall in boys first floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide running water to right sinks in first floor girls and boys washroom. Install ventilation fan in basement washroom. Repair leaking faucet on hand sink in kitchen.

15. Jan 12, 2016 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 along wallbase at corners and behind heavy equipment in kitchen area.

16. Mar 12, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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 need cleaning behind the coolers in the kitchen to remove debris. Also must provide and maintain floor drain cover in the girls toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted chipping / peeling paint in the girls and boys toilet rooms. Must remove chipping/ peeling paint and repaint and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the light shield in the girls toilet room in poor repair. Must replace and maintain.

17. Mar 20, 2014 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: Observed interior of up right freezer not clean, instructed to clean.

    • 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 lunchroom light shields not clean food splashes, instructed to clean. Observed dusty vent/pipes over oven in main kitchen, instructed to clean.

18. Nov 25, 2013 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

19. Dec 11, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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: Peeling paint on ceiling in boys toilet room. Remove same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No ventilation in toilet room located in art room. Provide mechanical ventilation.

20. Sep 27, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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.DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS BY WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PEELING PAINT AT LOWER WALLS IN STUDENT DINING ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE,OR HARD TO OPEN AT 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA AND WASHRROOM IN ART ROOM.MUST REPAIR