St. Bede the Venerable was last inspected on September 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
September 30, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gaps at the bottom of door #2 from the kitchen and gap under entry doors #1. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest entry points.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the deep freezer with ice build up. Must defrost and clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the kids washroom (boys) near the lunch room kitchen in poor repair. Observed one of the hand sink timer not working properly. Must repair and maintain, must stay on for a least 20 seconds for proper hand washing. Also noted in the pre-k wing washrooms (boys & girls) hand sinks having low pressure. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Observed gap at bottom of both doors at door #2 and gap under both entry doors #1. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.
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: Observed a heavy build up of dirt, dust and small debris in the kitchen area, under and around non cooking and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Soap dispenser located above 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove from 3-compartment sink area. Handwash aids (soap dispenser) to be located at handwash sinks only
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler prepping food without hair restraint. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all employee washrooms. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: missing floor tiles in prep area. Instd to replace tiles so as surface to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hot running water at any handwash sinks (both students and staff) in main building 1st floor, temperatures ranging from 71.0f-73.0f. Instd to provide 100f-120f at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030 priority
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles in prep area. Instd to replace tiles so as surface to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: All hand washing sink faucets must hold water on for 15 seconds. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Prepackaged tcs foods being heated and served. Popcorn chicken 144.0f. Priority foundation issued 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Observed 1/4 inch gap in the bottom right of door in gym room along the west wall. Instructed that door must be tight fitting in order to prevent pest harboarge.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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 south 2 door cooler interior not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean the 1st compartment of the 3 compartment sink brown stain/substance on sink.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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: Interior bottom of milk rolling storage container not clean, excessive debris instructed to clean and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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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: Over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelves in book rooms c and d. Courtyard exit door, door 2 and door 8 not rodent proof, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom of doors. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and rodent proof doors so as to be tight fitting. Violation 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of milk rolling storage containers not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.
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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: Holes noted around pipes and in walls in book room c. Instd to seal all holes.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at the students restroom washbowls throughout the school. Hot water observed at 61.1f-69.4f. Instructed to provide hot water (85.0f or above) for all student restroom washbowls. Serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed single service food trays stored on the floor inside of the kitchen. Instructed to store all single service items 6" above the floor.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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 pre-k 135 freezer not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed no light in the pre-k 135 cooler, instructed to provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand sink in kitchen prep area(using 1 comp. Of 3 comp sink as hand sink), instructed to install/provide.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Found the floor drains and floors in the corners and under/around coolers/freezers of the kitchen prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found the following plumbing issues that must be corrected and maintained: very low hot water pressure at the left washbowl in the girls toilet room by the cafeteria. Must increase the water pressure. Base of the cold water knob leaking on the right wash bowl in the boys toilet room (by the cafeteria). Must fix leak.
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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: 1st.floor boys restroom push button handle at first hand sink not staying on min. 15 sec. Need to repair or replace.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR OUTSIDE COPY ROOM MAIN ENTRANCE NEEDS REPAIR, CLEAN CEILING IN KITCHEN, AND FINISH WALLS IN SIDE/OUTSIDE CLASSROOM 106.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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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. THRESHOLD AT OUTER DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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: Various faucets in toilet rooms in poor repair, unable to wash hands properly without constant pressure of hand on faucet. Instd to repair same. No ventilation above ovens. Instd to provide proper ventilation above.
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