Pass

Catalyst Maria

6727 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

School ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 6, 2026

Catalyst Maria was last inspected on February 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

February 6, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed filters in ventilation system over cooking equipment with build up of dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Over 30 mice droppings scattered in the following areas: scattered on floor along wall base in prep area, around cooking equpment, on ledge of hot holding equipment and on ledge surrounding motor hardware underneath front service line. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for service. 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: Student double entry doors not protected, approx 1/4 inch at bottom of doors. Instd to repair and have tight fitting

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing aids and devices (soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser) located above 3-compartment sink in main prep area. Instd to remove same and maintain only at handwash sinks

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in storage area near snack bar. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood shelving and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in boys washroom near exit c (95.5f), unisex washroom near gym (93f), boys locker room washroom (88.3f), girls locker room washroom (88.7f). Instructed manager to provide 100f-120f at all hand washing sink. 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 over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in dry storage area near snack bar. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. 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 dead mouse on glueboard in storage area near snack bar. Instructed manager to remove.

      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: Observed milk crates used as shelving in walk-in freezer inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in storage area near snack bar. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood shelving and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in prep area. Instructed manager to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damage ceiling in dry storage room area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 18 mice droppings on floor in dry storage room area. Instructed to clean/ sanitize area. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damage ceiling in dry storage room area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Over 30 mice droppings scattered in the following areas: on floor in corner of dishmachine room and rear snack storage room, on storage shelves under service line and at snack service area, and in cabinet under handwash sink in teachers lounge. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for service. 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: Inbetween main double doors in gap, approx 1/4 gap noted. Instd to rodent proof door so as to be tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no light in the interior of the walk in freezer in the rear storage area. Instructed to provide lighting to that freezer and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found rodent activity on the premises. 60 droppings in the corners under the dish washing machine, 100 in the rear dining area in the corner and surrounding the glue trap with the dead mouse on it and 20 in the snack area. Instructed to remove all droppings and dead mouse, clean/sanitize the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under/around heavy equipment and the interior of the floor drains in the cafeteria, storage, walk in cooler and food preparation areas with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors through out.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no light in the interior of the walk in freezer in the rear storage area. Instructed to provide lighting to that freezer and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in dishmachine area. Instd to provide exposed handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area

  14. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from 4/20/18 report 2166429 not corrected: mice droppings noted in the following areas: over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor behind storage shelves, under beverage and milk crates and along wall base through out storage area behind snack prep area, 2 droppings on countertop in snack prep area, 5 mice droppings in fryer cabinets in main prep area, 3 droppings on floor behind fryers, 10 droppings along wallbase on floor in cafeteria, 5 droppings on storage containers in kdg storage room. Also noted 2 holes in wall with rub marks in kdg storage room. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas, seal holes and contact pest control for service. Violation critical 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor through out along wallbase in cafeteria, and dry storage room not clean. Instd to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing lightshield in dishroom and in walk in freezer. Instd to provide lightshields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in dishmachine area. Instd to provide exposed handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 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: Mice droppings observed in the following areas: over 20 droppings on floor behind fryers and storage cabinets in main prep area, over 50 droppings scattered on floor in snack prep area and along wallbase in cafeteria, over 100 droppings on pallets and floor in dry storage area in kindergarten storage room. Extreme clutter in kindergarten storage room, unable to access all areas. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. All clutter to be removed from kdg storage area and organized. Instd to have updated pest control service. Violation 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: No soap nor sanitary hand drying device in 2nd or 3rd floor male student toilet rooms that are actively used. No dispensers provided for either soap or sanitary hand drying device. Instd to provide at all times. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooked food products (ground beef, etc) not labeled. Instd to properly label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor through out along wallbase in cafeteria, and dry storage room not clean. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing lightshield in dishroom and in walk in freezer. Instd to provide lightshields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in dishmachine area. Instd to provide exposed handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area.

  16. 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: Observed the #10 can opener no clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls and ceiling in the walk-in cooler not clean, instructed to clean.

  17. 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: Floors in snack room area in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment in snack bar area in need repair. 3 compartment in prep area in of repair. Slow draining must correct and maintain.

  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: Observed rusty/ ceiling vents in rear dishwashing area, instructed to remove rust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint over the kitchen 6 door cooler, instructed to remove and repaint.also remove peeling paint on ceiling vent covers in the dish room.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some clutter and old unused equipment in the snack bar storage room. Instructed to clean and orgnize so no insect and rodent harborage.

  20. 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: Floor in along wallbase and in snack storage room not clean, debris. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lightshield in prep area not clean. Clean same.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.