Pass

St. Procopius School

1625 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608

School ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 22, 2026

St. Procopius School was last inspected on July 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

July 22, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Walls on side of reach in cooler in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Hood vent filters in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Can opener with rust on it. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: There's a leak at the base of the 3-compartment sink in the prep area. -no hot running water and low cold water pressure at the 1st washbowl in the girl's toilet room. Instructed to fix all plumbing and maintain good plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors around the grease traps and in the corners with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Damaged light shield in the main prep area. Instructed to replace light shield and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: No mechanical ventilation detected at either kids toilet room and windows are not openable. Instructed to provide ventilation, either mechanically or make windows openable. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed the mechanical ventilation in poor repair and not turning on properly. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all person in charge must obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and have the original certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed inadequate hot water at the handwashing sink located in the lunchroom. At the time of the inspection, hot water reached 94.5f, and the toilet room hand washing sinks at 85f. Instructed to maintain 100f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.111 observed inadequate hot water at the 3-compartment sink located in the food prep/church kitchen area. At the time of the inspection, hot water reached 96f. Instructed to maintain 110f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a 2-door refrigerator not plugged in and maintaining an adequate cold holding temperature of 41f or below. Instructed to turn on and maintain 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing concentration of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive debris on the prep tables. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive dust and dirt debris throughout the entire food prep/church kitchen area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter and unnecessary items in the food prep/church kitchen area. Instructed to remove clutter and organize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed the mechanical ventilation in poor repair and not turning on properly. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed copies of the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificates posted in the lunchroom. Instructed only original copies must be posted. Instructed to post original copies of the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handlers certificate provided. Instructed to provide for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign located at the food prep area hand washing sink in the cafeteria. Instructed to provide.

      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: 6-202.15 observed a 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of both of the doors located at door #2, which is near the cafeteria. Instructed to make said doors tight fitting and rodent proofed.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive dust debris in the basin of the 3-compartment sink and under the counter where the 3-compartment sink is located. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside the employee's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed coving that is detached from the wall by the food serving table in the cafeteria and no coving on the wall located in the dry storage area. Instructed to provide adequate coving and ensure wall coving remains tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt dust and food debris in the dry storage closet and accumulated dust and dirt debris along the walls, in all corners, and under the counter located in the cafeteria area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed an oven on site without adequate mechanical ventilation. Instructed to provide adequate mechanical ventilation for cooking equipment (oven).

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink located in the cafeteria and in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      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: 6-202.15 observed a one inch gap at the bottom of the right exit door located at door #2. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed one of two hand washing sinks not properly turning on in the employee's ladies toilet room. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dust/webs underneath the counter located in the cafeteria and dead insects on the counter, in the basin bowl and in the storage shelves all located behind the cafeteria counter. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink in the boys 1st floor toilet room missing a hot water handle. Instructed to replace 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 the floors with accumulation of debris under the 3 compartment sink/the counter area in the dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. 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: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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 floor of debis under and around shelves in storage room of students lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing hot water handle at 1st floor boys washbowl.

  10. 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: Must seal around the replacement drywall on the ceiling of the kitchen area and paint it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shields missing from light fixtures in the kitchen and lunchroom. Management instructed to install.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 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 evidence of rodent activity on the premises and doors not rodent proofed. Observed approximately 50 rat droppings in the cabinets behind the cafeteria service line, in the kitchen around the 2 door cooler and under the painted storage cabinets on the floor. Also, observed door #2 not rodent proofed at the bottom with a 1/2" gap along the bottom of the door. Management instructed to rodent proof all exit doors and remove all rodent dorppings. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler internal temperature at 50.4f at the time of the inspection. Instructed to repair so that walk in cooler is 40f or below at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food and dirt debris on the floors located under the 3 compartment sink located in the lunchroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  14. 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: Wall fan in dining/serving area has dust build up; clean to remove dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water at one handsink in the girls washroom on the first floor; provide hot running water at handsink. (two sinks in this washroom).

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust fan above the oven is dusty,interior cabinets near the 3 compartment sink are dirty.instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate stored articles in storage closets on all floors to 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning. Floor behind-around walk-in-cooler is dirty,clean floors in detail.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside the milk cooler.instructed to provide and maintain visible at all times.

  16. Pass

    Special Events (Festivals) · Pass

    No violations

  17. 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: The reach in and walk in coolers have a musty odor; wash, rinse and sanitize the coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The sprinkler system drain pipe is rusting above the three compartment sink drainboard, repair the pipe and/ or reroute pipe. The ventilation hood fan is not drawing out air, have the ventilation fan checked and repaired.

  18. 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUST IN THE REACHIN MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. REPLACE THE GASKET IN THE MILK COOLER IT IS TORN.

    • 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 THE WALKIN COOLER HAS MOLD ON THE FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN THE BOILER ROOM FLOORS HA DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

  19. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AS NEEDED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN LUNCH ROOM,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Self closing device needed at boys and girls toilet rooms doors.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING STOVE IN KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide grease trap and or locate catch basin for three compartment sink. Repair leaks at piping at exposed hand wash sink at serving line.

  20. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 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: Found 30 fruit flies in the following areas: coming out of drains at three compartment sink at serving line/lunch room, around garbage recepticles inside boys and girls toilet rooms in basment where kitchen is located, and kitchen by dry storage area. Found 15 mouse droppings on shelves in dry food storage room in lunch room. Also, entrance/exit doors with 1/4th inch gap noted under doors. Instructed to make tight fitting so as no daylight can be seen to prevent pest entry. Instructed to clean, sanitize affected areas, and recommmend pest control to service premises. Serious 7-38-020 issued. Supervisor notifed.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Found hand wash sink at serving line with disconnected p-trap-water leaking profusely onto floor when water turned on. Instructed to reconnect and repair p-trap at hand wash sink and maintain in good repair at all times. Serious 7-38-030 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint raw wood surfaces at three compartment sink at serving line in lunch room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dry food storage shelves in storage room next to lunch room. Clean urinals-blackish, slimy buildup noted inside and toilets in boys and girls toilet rooms in basment and 1st. Floor.

    • 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 FLOORS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH SINK AT SERVING LINE IN LUNCH ROOM AND FOOD STORAGE ROOMS NEXT TO LUNCH ROOM.

    • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AS NEEDED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN LUNCH ROOM,UNDER WASH BOWLS IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS, AND CAULK WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. FLOOR. WALLS AND CEILING NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Self closing device needed at boys and girls toilet rooms doors.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING STOVE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN KITCHEN-RECENTLY REMODELED.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.