Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 6, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Doors on the first floor, in the basement by the stage and kitchen not rodent/insect proofed. 1/4"to 1/2" gaps noted. Instructed to seal gaps underneath the doors and make them rodent/insect proofed. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: The hot water pressure at the hand washing sink in the kitchen prep area is low. Instructed to increase and maintain the hot water pressure.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the girls 1st fl toilet room. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain. Also in the same toilet room, the top and side surface of the window sill is damaged/peeling. Instructed to fix and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Feb 26, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water pressure at the hand washing sink in the kitchen prep area is low. Instructed to increase and maintain the hot water pressure.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged ceiling tiles in the boys basement, 1st and 3rd fl toilet rooms. Instructed to provide/replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulbs in the 2nd fl girls toilet room. Instructed to replace bulbs and maintain working lights.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Jun 9, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. May 22, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a) noted no hot running water at the handwashing sinks in the women's toilet rooms near the food prep area. Temperature of water was 68.0 f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100f) and cold running water at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5. May 18, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a) noted no hot running water at the handwashing sinks in the women's and men toilet rooms near the food prep area. Temperature of water was 69.8f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100f) and cold running water at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 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: 6-501.111 observed no pest control logbook with the required information: records of visits, copy of service report that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued

     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 a leak at the pipe on the handwashing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

6. May 16, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at the handwashing sinks in the women's and men toilet rooms near the food prep area. Temperature of water was 70 f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100f) and cold running at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 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 evidence of pest activity. Observed 30-60 mice droppings in the following areas: in the food prep area: on the shelving unit under the prep table under the ventilation hood, on the floor near the freezer chest, on the floors surrounding the stove and the commerical oven, and in the sprinkler enclosure in the cafeteria. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a), citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     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 no pest control logbook with the required information: records of visits, copy of service report that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the pipe on the handwashing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. May 25, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the bottom corner of the stage exit door and also at the bottom of the side exit door leading to the court yard. Must repair doors to prevent entry points for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink in poor repair with multipe leaks at the faucet and under the middle compartment. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

8. May 19, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the bottom corner of the stage exit door and also at the bottom of the side exit door leading to the court yard. Must repair doors to prevent entry points for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the milk cooler dirty. Must clean to remove spills.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

9. Jan 17, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2501.11 observed facility with use of the sample clean up policy provided from cdph website and no supplies. Must ensure the availability of both a clean up policy and adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed outer opening of entry door above stage not rodent proofed at inside left bottom area of door. Must repair to be tight-fitting. Advised to install door sweep to eliminate gap at the bottom of the door

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(c) observed timer in poor repair on 2 toilets in girls basement washroom. Must repair both.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

10. Jan 14, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility with use of the sample clean up policy provided from cdph website and no supplies. Must ensure the availability of both a clean up policy and adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      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: Observed handsink not maintained. Noted no hot water at boy's basement washroom sink 53f. Instructed to repair. Hot water must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation issued 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 outer opening of entry door above stage not rodent proofed at inside left bottom area of door. Must repair to be tight-fitting. Advised to install door sweep to eliminate gap at the bottom of the door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed timer in poor repair on 2 toilets in girls basement washroom. Must repair both.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

11. Dec 9, 2019 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. However must provide all necessary items in policy including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Non-compliance of previous violation: #10 observed upon reinspection no hot water at handwashing sinks. Hot water temperature 84.7f at basement girls washroom, boys basement washroom sink 68.0f, 1st fl girls left handwashing sink 60.0f. Instructed to repair.hot water must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation issued 7-38-030(c), from inspection report #2345315 dated 11/8/2019. Must correct. Priority violation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed outer opening of entry door above stage not rodent proofed at inside left bottom area of door. Must repair to be tight-fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed timer in poor repair on 2 toilets in girls basement washroom. Must repair both.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

12. Nov 8, 2019 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. However must provide all necessary items in policy including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

      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: Observed upon reinspection no hot water at handwashing sinks. Hot water temperature 66.2f at basement girls washroom,boys washroom sink 56.0f, 1nd fl girls left handwashing sink 57.0f, right sink 86.f. Instructed to repair.hot water must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation issued 7-38-030(c

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: : observed no handwashing sink located in prep area. Must install handwashing sink.

      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 outer opening of entry door above stage not rodent proofed at inside left bottom area of door. Must repair to be tight-fitting.

      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: Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 28 mice droppings on floor, wall ledges, lower pipes located in prep area.instructed to clean/ sanitize all areas. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed timer in poor repair on 2 toilets in girls basement washroom. Must repair both.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow preventer device on mop sink located in girls basement washroom closet. Must install

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

13. Nov 6, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. However must provide all necessary items in policy including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

      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: Observed no hot water at handwashing sinks. Hot water temperature 71.9f at basement girls washroom,boys washroom sink 56.0f, 1nd fl girls left handwashing sink 56.0f, right sink 88.f. Instructed to repair.hot water must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink located in prep area. Must install handwashing sink.

      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: Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 28 mice droppings on floor, wall ledges, lower pipes located in prep area.instructed to clean/ sanitize all areas. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

      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 outer opening of entry door above stage not rodent proofed at inside left bottom area of door. Must repair to be tight-fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed timer in poor repair on 2 toilets in girls basement washroom. Must repair both.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow preventer device on mop sink located in girls basement washroom closet. Must install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

14. Nov 26, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general 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 for employees. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation

      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 employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide procedure. Priority foundation. No citation

      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: Observed hand sink ( hot water) faucet knobs in 1st fl girl and boy washroom timer in poor repair must stay on at least 20 sec.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean of debris around heavy equipment in prep area. Instructed to clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

15. Dec 1, 2017 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 in the kitchen around and behind deep freezer and stove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean wall ledges in kitchen around and behind equipment to remove dust.

16. Dec 1, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the mens restroom door in the lunch room not self closing. Instructed to provide a self closing door.

17. Sep 28, 2015 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: Observed dirt and debris under oven, and around deep freezers in kitchen. Also clean inside kitchen storage cabinets. 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: Observed kitchen floor in need or repair. Instructed to make surface smooth so it is easily cleanable. Maintrain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install exposed hand sink in kitchen. Also observed non working toilets in girls 2nd floor toile room, 1 broken toilet and 1 broken urinal in boys 3rd floor toilet room. 1 hand sink in 1st floor girls toilet room not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.