SchoolLicence 1981721

St John De Lasalle

10212 S Vernon Ave, Chicago 60628

Latest verdictPassSep 30, 2026 · 14 days ago

Inspections21since Apr 12, 2010

Fail rate23.8%5 of 21 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass62%
Conditional14%
Fail24%

21 inspections from 2010 to 2026 · hover a mark

201020132016201920222025

PassSep 30, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Found a 1/4"gap on the left door by the wheelchair lift making it not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found water-stained ceiling tile in the prep area and damaged wall in the girls 3rd fl toilet room. Instructed to replace and repair ceiling tiles and wall. Maintain same.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found water-stained ceiling tile in the prep area and damaged wall in the girls 3rd fl toilet room. Instructed to replace and repair ceiling tiles and wall. Maintain same.
FailSep 25, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  5-203.11 observed no hand washing sink in the first floor food prep area where food is being reheated and distributed. Said 1st floor food prep area is separate from the basement main kitchen. Instructed to provide an adequate hand washing sink connected to city plumbing that has adequate hot and cold running water with soap and paper towels in all food preparation areas as required by the Chicago food code rules. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
2. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  2-402.11 observed the food manager without a proper hair restraint. Instructed to provide at all times.
PassOct 3, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed timed faucet not functioning properly in boys washroom. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/4" gap under right exit door near pre-k room. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
PassOct 23, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found water stained ceiling tiles in the gym. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
PassDec 5, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed damaged wall surfaces in prep area, missing ceiling tile in gym. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
ConditionalDec 13, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  Previous priority foundation from report # 25445073 not corrected in specified time frame. Some evidence of mice droppings still remain on premises. Strongly advised manager to have pest control company service affected area, clean and sanitize. Maintenance removed droppings during inspection. Priority violation. 7-42-090 citation issued.
FailDec 6, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 15-20 rodent droppings in kitchen prep area along wall of 3 compartment sink and behind the refrigerator. Pest control company on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
2. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed 7 out of 10 black city of Chicago garbage cans overflowing with garbage and the lids are not secured. Instructed manager that all garbage can lids must be closed and secured to prevent rodent harborage. 7-38-020(b) citation issued
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing ceiling tiles in food receiving room/ breakfast eat-in area. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
ConditionalOct 1, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no valid city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted for manager on duty at this time of inspection. ( food being prepared and served,(meatloaf, cheeseburgers) priority foundation issued 7-38-012.
PassDec 13, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed left sinks not operable in girls and boys first and second floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair sinks and maintain.
FailDec 10, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed door not properly closing on refrigerator in main kitchen. Instructed manager to repair door and maintain.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed left sinks not operable in girls and boys first and second floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair sinks and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dirt and food debris on floors in main kitchen. Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep area.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed grease buildup on filters inside ventilation hood in main kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain ventilation hood.
6. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2229650 on 10-15-18:#10/5-202.11 observed no hot running water at hand washing sinks in lower level girls washroom (73f), lower level boys washroom(74f),first floor boys washroom (76f). Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks in washrooms for proper hand washing. Priority violation 7-42-090
FailOct 25, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed door not properly closing on refrigerator in main kitchen. Instructed manager to repair door and maintain.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed left sinks not operable in girls and boys first and second floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair sinks and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed ceiling tiles missing in main kitchen. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dirt and food debris on floors in main kitchen. Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep area.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed grease buildup on filters inside ventilation hood in main kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain ventilation hood.
7. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2229650 on 10-15-18:#10/5-202.11 observed no hot running water at hand washing sinks in lower level girls washroom (73.1f), lower level boys washroom(66.0f),second floor girls washroom (68f). Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks for proper hand washing. Priority citation issued 7-42-090
FailOct 15, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hot running water at hand washing sinks in lower level girls washroom(73.1f), lower level boys washroom (66.0f), second floor girls washroom (68f). Instructed manager to provide hot water at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks for proper hand washing. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-030(c)
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no soap at hand washing sink in girls second floor washroom. Instructed manager to provide soap for proper hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed door not properly closing on refrigerator in main kitchen. Instructed manager to repair door and maintain.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed left sinks not operable in girls and boys first and second floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair sinks and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed ceiling tiles missing in main kitchen. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dirt and food debris on floors in main kitchen. Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep area.
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed grease buildup on filters inside ventilation hood in main kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain ventilation hood.
PassNov 20, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Dry storage boxes,( cereal,etc) stored on floors inside storage unit..must elevate off floors at least 6- inches on adequate shelving.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Missing ceiling tiles above milk cooler.must replace.
PassOct 19, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean and maintain gaskets on two-door reach-in cooler near oven.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Replace missing ceiling tiles in second floor hallway and damaged walls and ceiling along second floor south stairway.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Repair leaks under both washbowls and slow draining left washbowl in girls second floor washroom.
ConditionalOct 26, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Potatoes, sausage, dairy, etc.) instructed to have one on site at all times while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Instructed to recaulk around the exposed hand washing sink in the main kitchen area.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tile in the prep area and maintain.
4. 42
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  Instructed all food handlers to wear a hair restraint.
PassOct 7, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean floors in the washrooms on the lower level,1st floor and 2nd floor for boy's and girl's
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Some ceiling tiles are missing in the serving area,must install
PassOct 9, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Repair wall above sinks in boys first floor washroom (water damage, peeling paint). Repair walls above toilets in girls second floor washroom. Replace missing ceiling tiles in breakfast/serving area.
2. 42
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  All food handlers must wear hair restraints.
PassSep 13, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in kitchen and storage areas.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Replace stained ceiling tiles above coolers in breakfast area. Repair ceiling and replace missing ceiling tiles in gym storage room. Remove peeling paint and repair walls in girls second floor washroom.
PassDec 7, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must change all stained ceiling tiles in student dining area. Must remove all peeling and water damaged paint from walls and ceilings in 2nd floor hallway (north end of building).
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must increase hot water pressure at 1st washbowl in 1st floor boys washroom. Must repair broken cold water faucet handle at 1st washbowl in 2nd floor girls washroom. Must provide a back flow device at the hot and cold water faucets at mop sink on 2nd floor.
PassNov 29, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must replace all stain /soiled ceiling tiles in students dining room.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  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. Must repair low water pressure/hot ,faucet in boys 1st fl washroom.
PassApr 12, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must install thermometer in pre-k classroom cooler.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5510×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
358×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
386×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
104×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
514×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
593×
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
53×
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
473×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 1981721 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.