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St. Matthias

4910 N Claremont Ave

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was St. Matthias last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 17, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Apr 23, 2024 to Apr 17, 2026.
Has St. Matthias ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 23, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Apr 17, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR UNISEX BATHROOM IN THE LIBRARY AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SIGNAGE WAS PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.-COS.

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.

Apr 14, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX STAFF 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS FROM SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 23, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

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 issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS EXCESSIVE (EMPTY MILK CRATES) STORED UNDERNEATH THE OVEN LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source