Pass

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran School

7621 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

School ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 29, 2026

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran School was last inspected on April 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

April 29, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Noted boxes of chips and other items stored on floor in kitchen pantry, instructed to provide proper shelving that is smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the ground to properly clean and monitor potential pest activity.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Noted organic debris, trash and broken cleaning equipment in enclosed refuse area. Instructed to remove all broken/ unused items, clean and maintain area.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: The right front door has a 1/4" gap at the left side and is not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the door and maintain.

      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: The top surface of the hand washing sink in the food prep area needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk 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 elbow of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix 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: The wall on the side of the radiator in the food prep area with food splatter and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain wall. -the floors under/around the heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to wear a hair restraint when serving/preparing food and while in the food prep area. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the right wash bowl in the boys and girls 1st fl toilet room in need of recaulking around the top. Instructed to recaulk around wash bowls 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: Observed the right faucet in the boys 1st fl toilet room in poor repair. The water does not stay on long enough for adequate hand washing. Instructed to adjust the faucet so that the water stays on for at least 20 seconds. Maintain same. Also, the water pressure needs to be increased in the men's staff toilet room in the basement/sanctuary. Instructed to increase and maintain the pressure.

      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 in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed items in the storage closet in the food prep area and in the janitor's closet on the second floor not elevated. Instructed to elevate items on the floor and naintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed beverage spills in the inside of the two door refrigerator in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on the shelves in the storage closet in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lids on both of the outdoor garbage receptacles with holes in them. Instructed to replace said lid, so that they can be inaccessible to pest and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the janitor's closet on the second floor. Instructed to declutter, organize and maintain said area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while the time/temperature control for safety foods (milk) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate, at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the vent cover above the stove to remove the dust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor tile under the 2-door cooler in poor repair(broken). Must repair and maintain smooth easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the light inside the 2 door cooler burnt out. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 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 health. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation

      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 policy for vomiting and diarrheal. Instructed to provide.must include all necessary items needed including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop. Priority foundation

      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: Observed bottom center area of front door not rodent proof. Instructed to repair to be tight-fitting.

      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 cubbies in pre- k room not clean at bottom shelves of debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  7. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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 floors along walls and in all corners in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings around pipe fitting above urinal in boys lower level washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in dry storage area.

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water at the handsink in the boys washroom in the basement and no hot running water at one sink in the boys washroom on the second floor; must restore hot running water to both sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found low running water pressure at some handsinks in the childrens washrooms; must increase the water pressure at all handsinks in washrooms where needed. Timed faucets found in washrooms; instructed that water must run for 15 seconds at timed faucets without having to hold the handle down during use.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.