ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
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When was St. Therese School last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 10, 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 30, 2024 to Feb 10, 2026.
Has St. Therese School 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 30, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Canvass
Feb 10, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 31, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED 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.
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE LADY'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED 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.