St. Nicholas Ukranian Catholic School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 1, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Sep 12, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · 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 running water coming out from faucets at hand sinks in 1st & 2nd fl. Boy's & girl's toilet rooms for hand washing.must provide hot running water at 100.0f and maintain.(priority 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 a gap along bottom of garbage & delivery doors must make tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on reach in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

3. Oct 22, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Dec 11, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. Dec 9, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from pipe underneath sink in boys bathroom across from cafeteria. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside girls toilet room located across from cafeteria. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Dec 20, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Dec 14, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no hand drying provision at hand washing sink located in single student washroom. Also noted no hand drying provision at employee washroom. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(a). 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: Found no flowing water at handwashing sink when hot water knob is turned on. Found handwashing sink water temp at 70f. Instructed manager to provide a minnimum hot water temperature of 100f. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

8. Apr 3, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rear emergency door not rodent proof door has approximately one inch opening on bottom door. Must make door tight fitting 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: Additional hot water pressure needed at the 1st hand washing sink in the 1st floor men's washroom. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs over rear prep tables in kitchen area. Must provide and maintain adequate lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Mar 22, 2018 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 ceritificate posted or a valid cerified manager on duty/site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served such as chicken pasta and taco's. Instructed manager to have valid documentation posted as required during this inspection and a city cerified manager on duty. Serious citation issued #7-38-012.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the storage rooms to remove debris.

10. Apr 5, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food (flour) stored directly in grocery bags inside of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to use food grade storage bags to properly store food at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on the ceiling vent in the kitchen next to the 1-door reach-in cooler. Instructed to remove dust buildup and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase the hot water pressure at the 1st hand sink in the 2nd floor men's washroom and mantain.

11. Mar 14, 2016 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: Encrusted food inside the microwave in the kitchen,instructed to cean and maintain.kitchen area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Debris and dust on floor under the prep table,cooking equipment,and under the shelves. Instructed to clean and maintain baseboard wall at north wall of lunch not sealed. Instructed to re-seal

    • 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 at south-corner above the shelves.instructed to remove paint and repaint. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Heavy stains on ceiling tiles by the paris storage in the lunch room,also heavy stains on pipe above the dining tables ,north part of the lunch room

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Long neck faucet at three compartment sink is leaking,also faucet is leaking hot water at exposed hand sink in the kichen. Instructed to repair cause

12. Sep 17, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket on reach in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation unit above stove in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

13. Sep 23, 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: Clean shelves in basement storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Increase pressure at fountains in lower level. Increase hot water pressure at left sink in boys second floor washroom.

14. Sep 3, 2013 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Aug 26, 2013 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 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: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed rodent droppings in storage cabinets in kitchen, in adjacent locker in corners and on top of folded tables in dining room-approximately 30 plus mice droppings. Instructed to remove all evidence, detail clean and sanitize areas and have licensed pest control service premises and provide updated service invoice. 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: Storage cabinets through-out kitchen and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

16. May 8, 2012 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: Found rusty shelves in the reachin milk cooler. Instructed to remove the rust and paint them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior and exterior of the oven and the hood and filters above has dust buildup on them. Clean the shelves under the serving line counter has dust buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the prep area, storage areas and in the boiler room along the walls, in the corners and under the heavy equipment has dust and dirt buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in the prep area and in the lunchroom has dirt buildup on them.

17. May 25, 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS

18. Nov 17, 2010 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ADDITIONAL SHELVING IS NEEDED INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM (PARISH FOOD STORAGE),REMOVE RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

    • 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.ELECTRIC OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.

19. Nov 10, 2010 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING THAT IS CLUTTERED ARTICLES BLOCKING SAID SINK,LACKING HANDPAPER TOWELS DURING THIS INSPECTION.

    • 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES APPROXIMATELY 8 IN VARIOUS AREAS OF STUDENTS LUNCHROOM,REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY IN BOILER ROOM IS NOT RODENT-PROOF ALSO FOUND NO PEST CONTROL CO LOG BOOK AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS AS REQUIRED.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED AS REQUIRED DURING THIS INSPECTION.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ADDITIONAL SHELVING IS NEEDED INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM (PARISH FOOD STORAGE),REMOVE RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

    • 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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF WORK TABLES,INTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CABINETS,OVENS,STOVES IN DETAIL ALL AREAS SHOWN TO PERSON IN CHARGE OF KITCHEN.

    • 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 and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

    • 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.ELECTRIC OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.

    • 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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE KITCHEN,STORAGE AREAS,BOILER ROOM AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES STORE ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR.

    • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

      No smoking regulations

      Inspector’s note: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.7-32-020 FOUND EVIDENCE OF SMOKING CIGARETTES IN BOILER ROOM AREA FOUND ASHTRAY,CIGARETTE ASHES ON WORK TABLE IN BOILER ROOM.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID AREAS,REMOVE ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS OF DOORWAY.CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF DOORWAYS.