St Jerome School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 17, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Jun 5, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Mar 15, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Jan 19, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in girls and women staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Feb 14, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork 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 premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     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 and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to provide a metal stem thermometer for measuring hot food temps when food is delivered on site.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet neck of the 4 comp sink behind the bar does not extend to all compartments; must correct. The faucet neck extends to two compartments only and should extend to a minimum of three to properly set up sink to wash rinse and sanitize utensils used for serving food. Must also provide sink stoppers for the sink to properly set up for wash rinse and sanitizing.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food service managers certificate on premises or proof of enrollment for the class; must provide. Instructed that the food handler must have a certificate or the pic (person in charge). Instructed that a city of chicago food service manager must be present when food is being handled and served at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Feb 6, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: The pic of kitchen has no city of chicago food service managers sanitation certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     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 and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no exposed handsink for handwashing in the serving/dishwashing area. Instructed the pic that an exposed handsink must be installed with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels for handwashing in this area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) issued. The kitchen on premises was removed per school staff in august of 2018 and a new kitchen is going to be rebuilt. Cdph was not notified in advance or after, that the kitchen was removed. No handsinks are in the area where food is being served and serving utensils are being washed rinsed and sanitized. Disposable plates and forks are used.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to provide a metal stem thermometer for measuring hot food temps when food is delivered on site.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet neck of the 4 comp sink behind the bar does not extend to all compartments; must correct. The faucet neck extends to two compartments only and should extend to a minimum of three to properly set up sink to wash rinse and sanitize utensils used for serving food. Must also provide sink stoppers for the sink to properly set up for wash rinse and sanitizing.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service managers certificate on premises as required. Instructed the pic that a valid city of chicago food service managers certificate must be on premises and the manager on duty at all times tcs foods are being held and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Mar 14, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: All food not belongong to school food program may not be stored with school food. Must remove and maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors in storage area and prep area in need of cleaning under and around all equipment. Must clean and maintain.

8. Feb 14, 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 rust on shelves of walk-in cooler. Repaint with non-toxic paint or replace.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean floor under storage racks in walk-in cooler of food spills and debris. Remove ice build -up on floor of walk-in freezer.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint from wall under dish machine in kitchen area.

9. Feb 18, 2016 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: Found the storage shelves inside of the kitchen pantry rusted and with peeling paint; instructed to clean and repaint shelves in kitchen pantry.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found a mold like substance on the lower wall in the rear corner area of the kitchen pantry; instructed to clean and remove substance from the wall underneath the storage shelf.

10. Apr 20, 2015 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: Chipped wall next to steam table, peeling paint around 3-comp sink. Baseboard not mounted properly. Instructed to install a durable smooth surface around steam table. Remove peeling paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Only one sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain stoppers for all three tubs.

11. Apr 3, 2014 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: Rusty shelves observed in kitchen pantry; paint shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leaking observed from outer area of hooded system corner end closest to the handsink; repair. (leaking may be coming from roof above hooded system and due to heavy rain today)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking left faucet at three comp sink.

12. May 6, 2013 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: Must provide sneeze guards over the open condiments on the serving line or place them in dispensers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in corners and under/around heavy equipment in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the elbow of the (left) faucet on the 3-comp. Sink in the prep area.

13. Dec 4, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Oct 15, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Oct 5, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found no outside dumpster. Citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors along wall base and in corners of dust and debris in storage rooms, kitchen and in walk in cooler.

16. Apr 17, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean by deep fryer areas.

17. Mar 30, 2011 Pass

    Tag Removal · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelves in dry storage room and prep table bottoms. Remove lining from shelves and prep table bottoms. Provide adequate shelving/racks to store dry food items, remove milk crates from being used to store items. Remove aluminum foil from cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of three compartment sink at bar, clean plates storage racks, interior of cabints in kitchen, window ledges in toilet rooms, compressor under refrigerator, under, around equipment at bar and kitchen to remove dust, dirt, food spills, and debris.

    • 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 IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BOILER 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. PROVIDE CEILING PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION ABOVE DESIGNATED HAND WASH SINK. CLEAN CEILING AROUND FAN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at faucet connection/handles at three compartment sink in kitchen, cold water handle at utiltiy sink on 1st. Floor, and hot water handle at utility sink on 2nd floor. Increase hot water pressure at one compartment sink in pre k room.

18. Mar 23, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelves in dry storage room and prep table bottoms. Remove lining from shelves and prep table bottoms. Provide adequate shelving/racks to store dry food items, remove milk crates from being used to store items. Remove aluminum foil from cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of three compartment sink at bar, clean plates storage racks, interior of cabinets in kitchen, window ledges in toilet rooms, compressor under, behind refrigerators, under, around equipment at bar and kitchen to remove dust, dirt, food spills, and debris.

    • 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 IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BOILER ROOM.

    • 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 around fan inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at faucet connection/handles at three compartment sink in kitchen, cold water handle at utiltiy sink on 1st. Floor, and hot water handle at utility sink on 2nd floor. Increase hot water pressure at one compartment sink in pre k room.

19. Mar 16, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WHICH HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH 0PPM CHLORINE READING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100PPM CHLORINE READING FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND OR 180F FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN UNIT PROPERLY SANITIZING. ALSO, NOTED RED ALARM BUTTON BLINKING AND MAKING NOISE WHEN UNIT WAS RUNNING. DISH MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE, GARBAGE, AND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF MATERIALS, TABLES, RUG, RUBBISH, LITTER, MILK CRATES, CONTAINERS WITH STAGNANT WATER, GREASE SPILLS ON WALL AND GROUND AROUND GREASE RECEPTACLE, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelves in dry storage room and prep table bottoms. Remove lining from shelves and prep table bottoms. Provide adequate shelving/racks to store dry food items, remove milk crates from being used to store items. Remove aluminum foil from cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of three compartment sink at bar, clean plates storage racks, interior of cabints in kitchen, window ledges in toilet rooms, compressor under refrigerator, under, around equipment at bar and kitchen to remove dust, dirt, food spills, and debris.

    • 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 IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BOILER 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. PROVIDE CEILING PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION ABOVE DESIGNATED HAND WASH SINK. CLEAN CEILING AROUND FAN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at faucet connection/handles at three compartment sink in kitchen, cold water handle at utiltiy sink on 1st. Floor, and hot water handle at utility sink on 2nd floor. Increase hot water pressure at one compartment sink in pre k room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLERS IN KITCHEN MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED TEACHERS AND PRE-K STUDENTS WALKING THROUGH PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY HAVE AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

20. Jul 22, 2010 Pass

    CANVASS/SPECIAL EVENT · Pass

    5 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/protect all multi-use utensils

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty surfaces and chip paint services, seal/replace all rusty shelves in walk-in cooler and beverage cooler behind bar area, also shelves of prep table in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all missing/broken floor tiles in 1st floor boys and girls washrooms and throughout where needed. Detail clean floors throughout, behind/under all heavy equiptment,corners and in walk-in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceilings of all rooms in which food or drink is stored, sold, prepard, cooked, or in which utensils and equiptment are washed shall be clean, non-absorbent, smooth, washable and shall be painted or finished in light color. Pg 91 sec.b of construction and maintenance of building facilities in the food sanitation municipal code of the city of chicago. Removing soap and paper towel dispensers above the 3 comp sink in kitchen. Walls in kitchen prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean all filters over cooking equiptment and vent covers throughout, removing all dust etc