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St Barnabas Elementary

10121 S Longwood Dr

Last inspected Oct 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was St Barnabas Elementary last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 5, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Oct 10, 2023 to Oct 5, 2026.
Has St Barnabas Elementary ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 10, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Canvass

Oct 5, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENT IN THE KITCHEN AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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 problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE HAS NO VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 4, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SMALL GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EAST WALDEN EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.

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 insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Oct 10, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 7, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

HANDWASHING SIGNS NEEDED IN BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

Oct 10, 2023

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTEUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE VENTS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BY THE KITCHEN AND THE VENT IN THE DINING AREA WITH THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

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 problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS BY TAKING THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDING PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source