Josephinum Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 22, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Oct 15, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signs at hand sinks in 1st fl. Men's and women's toilet rooms.

     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 evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings on ledges around motor of cold holding unit, shelving unit next to dishes on cold holding line, on floor behind grease trap.must remove droppings, clean, and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/15/25(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of doors #4 and in corners of #2.must make doors tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device on toilet room door that leads into prep area.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

3. Oct 2, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Oct 1, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water reach a maximum temperature of 74 f throughout facility including in: kitchen 3 compartment sink, kitchen hand washing sink, and toilet room hand washing sinks. Instructed manager to ensure that hot water reaches a minimum temperature of 100 f for all hand washing sinks and 110 f for all other sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink not in proper working order. When water is drained in one compartment, another compartment floods before going back down. Instructed manager to service 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

5. Dec 11, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Oct 26, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in both unused walk-in coolers in the kitchen used as a storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment and place items at least six inches off the floor to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Oct 19, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a trickle of water at hand sink located outside of the staff toilet room and hree compartment sink in the prep area. Water in the kitchen is not sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands. Informed person in charge facility must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the staff toilet room located in the kitchen. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in both unused walk-in coolers in the kitchen used as a storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment and place items at least six inches off the floor to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times and a valid must remain posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. Dec 15, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No person with city of chicago certified manager certificate or proof of enrollment on site while serving tcs foods (milk, salad). Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for food employees. All employees handling food must obtain food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. May 2, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the the following handsinks in disrepair... Last washbowl from window in 2nd floor toiletroom, 2 compartment sink in 4th floor lounge near office, 2nd washbowl hot water handle in 3rd floor toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated items such as construction wood pieces stacked and unused school equipment in arbage receptacle area. Instructed to remove all unneccesary items from said area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

10. Mar 19, 2018 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: Must defrost and clean the interior of the chest freezer to remove ice and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the faucet at the 2 compartment sink in the kitchen and a slow drain at the 2 comp sink in the teacher lounge. Must repair and maintain.

11. Mar 15, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust accumulation from the ceiling vent in the employee bathroom in the cafeteria area and maintain.

12. Feb 25, 2016 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 certified food handleron premises while potentially hazardous food are received ,handled and served.also n valid city certifictae posted on premises. At least one person on duty is certified during all times potentially hazardous food is prepared, handled and served

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Spider webs and debris behind the cookig equipment,instructed to clean and maintain

13. May 15, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet at 2 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter must be removed from storage areas. Correct and maintain at all times.

14. Sep 29, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Invert all single service articles in dry storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling vent above pretzel unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean light shields in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in storage areas.

15. Sep 26, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot water on site during inspection. Instructed manager to provide hot water under city pressure. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Invert all single service articles in dry storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean light shields in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in storage areas.

16. Nov 8, 2013 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: The kitchen exhaust filters are dusty and dirty, clean the hood filters. The plywood the milk display cooler rests on is water damaged and mildewed, replace the unsanitary wood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The 1st floor bathrooms and mop closets have some minor leaks, repair plumbing.

17. May 26, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • 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. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN GIRLS 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE ALL FOOD COOLER

18. Nov 18, 2010 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.FLOOR BENEATH 2 COMP/SPRAYER SINK IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE FOOD COOLER.

    • 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 BOILER ROOM,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.