Canvass
Nov 4, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source
Hospital · Chicago, IL
Loretto Hospital
645 S Central Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Loretto Hospital last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 5 inspections on record, from May 7, 2024 to Nov 4, 2026.
- Has Loretto Hospital ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 7, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspectionsCanvass
Nov 4, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (71.1F) AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOCK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. OBSERVED SINGLE SERCVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE BINS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, DRAWERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOO CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR NEAT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN ALL AREAS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 27, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SKILLETS STORED IN FRONT CABINET NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 20, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SOME TRASH AND FOOD SPILLS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE ROOM.INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 7, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL THERMOMETER IN THE WARMEST PLACE FOR MONITORING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER WITH YOGURT, PREPARED SALADS, AND SANDWICHES.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET WHERE BEVERAGES ARE DISPENSED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING SITE FOR PEST.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 7, 2024 · Original Source