Academy of St. Benedict

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 5, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Feb 4, 2025 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 : must provide a hand washing sign at hand sink in 3rd fl. Boy's.

     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: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer for hand washing in 2nd fl. Boy's both sinks,3rd fl. Boy's & girl's.must repair or replace low hot water pressure at hand sink in 3rd fl. Girl's,missing faucet handles at hand sinks in 1st fl. Girl's.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations from report #2611218 1/28/25 not corrected-#10-: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must adjust faucet handle to stay on longer 2nd fl. Girl's second hand sink. #55-6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint from upper walls and ceiling in pre-k 105.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     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: : 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of break room exit door must make 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: 4-101.19 : must eliminate crates used for food storage in 1- door reach in cooler and provide adequate shelving units.must repair or replace 2nd fl. Girl's first toilet room stall door lock.

     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: 5-501.17 : must provide garbage cans with lids in 2nd & 3rd fl. Girl's toilet rooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint on ceiling in pre-k cubby area,1st & 2nd fl. Girl's & 3rd fl. Boy's.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in both lunchrooms,damamged ceiling in 2nd fl. Boy's,hole in wall near hand sink in 2nd fl. Girl's.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jan 28, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand washing sign at hand sink in 3rd fl. Boy's.

     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: Must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer for hand washing in 2nd fl. Boy's both sinks,3rd fl. Boy's & girl's.must repair or replace low hot water pressure at hand sink in 3rd fl. Girl's,missing faucet handles at hand sinks in 1st fl. Girl's.

     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 a gap along bottom of break room exit door must make 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: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in 1- door reach in cooler and provide adequate shelving units.must repair or replace 2nd fl. Girl's first toilet room stall door lock.

     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: Must provide garbage cans with lids in 2nd & 3rd fl. Girl's toilet rooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in both lunchrooms,damamged ceiling in 2nd fl. Boy's,hole in wall near hand sink in 2nd fl. Girl's.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape chipping paint on ceiling in pre-k cubby area,1st & 2nd fl. Girl's & 3rd fl. Boy's.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2588937 2/1/24 not corrected#10-: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must adjust faucet handle to stay on longer 2nd fl. Girl's second hand sink. #55-6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint from upper walls and ceiling in pre-k 105.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Feb 1, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must adjust faucet handle to stay on longer 2nd fl. Girl's second hand sink

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint from upper walls and ceiling in pre-k 105

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jan 25, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handle to stay on longer 2nd fl. Girl's second hand sink.

     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 hand washing sink in kitchen not accessible and maintained observed hand sink taped up and when water was turned on the injection pump was overflowing with water released from the sink and pooling on to floor.must repair and maintain.(priority foundation 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 a gap along bottom of front entry door left side must make tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash above rim and lids wide open. Must place trash inside of dumpsters and lids to be tight fitting.must repair and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape chipping paint from upper walls and ceiling in pre-k 105.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jan 11, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Dec 6, 2022 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: Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in boys washroom near kitchen (81.8f), boys gym washroom (68.1f), girls gym washroom (70.8f), main office washroom (74.7f). Instructed manager to provide 100f-120f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager 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: Observed missing ceiling tiles and openings along baseboards in prep area, damaged floor tiles in boys washroom near prep area. Instructed manager to replace and repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris on floors along walls and corners behind oven and coolers in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Dec 9, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in main food storage/prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a female volunteer without a food handler certificate. Instructed manager to meet the requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Dec 1, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing lid on outside garbage dumpster. Instructed manager that dumpsters must have closed and tight fitting lids to prevent rodent activity. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in main food storage/prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace tiles.

     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 original certified food manager certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager that originial certificates must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a female volunteer without a food handler certificate. Instructed manager to meet the requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

10. Oct 31, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

11. Oct 4, 2018 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: 2-102.14(n) found no employee health policy on site. Instructed to implement an employee health policy that is read, understood and signed by all food and conditional employees. Provide proof. Priority foundation 7-38-012 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: 2-501.11 found no procedure in place for handling vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to have procedure and all supplies in place on site for handling such events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

12. Sep 19, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3rd floor girl students faucet at one handsink improperly installed. Instd to provide adequate hot/cold water under city pressure without constant pressure of hand on faucet for proper handwashing.

13. Dec 1, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

14. Dec 4, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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: Exhaust fan with dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Staff toilet faucet in resource room not maintained. Instd to provide adequate water supply from faucet without constant pressure of hand on faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints. Instd to properly do so.

15. Nov 6, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The hot water pressure is low at the sink in the boys toilet room located in by the lunchroom. Instructed to increase the pressure.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in the dry storage room of the lunchroom. Instructed to clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

16. Nov 18, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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: Peeling paint on wall behind refrigerator in prep area. Remove same.

17. Oct 12, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean several light shields in lunchroom.

18. Nov 18, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS. CLEAN ALL CUBBIES AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

    • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN JANITOR STORAGE AREAS, ENGINEER OFFICE, LIBRARY STORAGE AREAS, ART SUPPLY STORAGE, CLOSETS, PRE-K STORAGE AREAS, ETC.

    • 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. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND POP MACHINE, IN PRE-K DINING AREA, STORAGE AREAS, UNDER SINKS, ETC. REMOVE DEBRIS, BOOKS, BEHIND SHELVES IN LIBRARY.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair right sink in girls 3rd floor washroom (no hot water).

19. Nov 10, 2011 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSET UNDER SOUTHEAST STAIRWAY, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON PALLETS, EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS IN ENGINEER OFFICE, 8 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSETS IN LUNCHROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN LIBRARY STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN PRE-K LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74620 COURT DATE 12-22-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS. CLEAN ALL CUBBIES AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

    • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN JANITOR STORAGE AREAS, ENGINEER OFFICE, LIBRARY STORAGE AREAS, ART SUPPLY STORAGE, CLOSETS, LUNCHROOM, PRE-K STORAGE AREAS, ETC. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN LIBRARY STORAGE AREAS.

    • 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. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND POP MACHINE, IN PRE-K DINING AREA, STORAGE AREAS, UNDER SINKS, ETC. REMOVE DEBRIS, BOOKS, BEHIND SHELVES IN LIBRARY.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair right sink in girls 3rd floor washroom (no hot water).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN LIBRARY STORAGE, ENGINEER OFFICE AND STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

20. Apr 13, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN JANITOR STORAGE 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. REPAIR DOOR NEAR TEACHERS LOUNGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINKS IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM AND OFFICE WASHROOM. REPAIR FAUCETS ON SINKS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (COMPUTERS, BOXES, CLUTTER, ETC) IN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

21. May 10, 2010 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND TOILETS AND UNDER SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM (PEELING PAINT). REPAIR THRESHOLD ON WEST CENTER DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS (WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS) FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.