SchoolLicence 2040649

Holy Family Lutheran School

3415 W Arthington St, Chicago 60624

Latest verdictFailOct 13, 2026 · 2 days ago

Inspections22since Jan 22, 2010

Fail rate18.2%4 of 22 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below 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

Pass68%
Conditional14%
Fail18%

22 inspections from 2010 to 2026 · hover a mark

201020132016201920222025

FailOct 13, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  See violation #48
2. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no three compartment sink or dishmachine on site to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize food equipment and utensils. Instructed manager to install 3-compartment sink or dishmachine to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all food equipment and utensils. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
3. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violation not corrected from report # on 9-25-26:38-observed the front doors and the rear exit doors in the lunch area in poor repair at the bottom. Observed the weather strips worn. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
PassSep 25, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed the front doors and the rear exit doors in the lunch area in poor repair at the bottom. Observed the weather strips worn. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.
ConditionalNov 20, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on the premises with a valid original certificate while preparing and serving pasta, string beans, and milk). Instructed to provide and maintain at least one on-site while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in prep area.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand drying provision available at handsink located in prep area during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Instructed to provide food handlers certificate for 1 of 2 employees on premise. Must maintain on site for review.
PassMar 29, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassAug 26, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the wall coving coming loose from the wall near the cold holding units, also blue counter top coming loose fromt the wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.
FailNov 12, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed third floor boys handwashing sink temperature at 62.7f. All handwashing sinks must maintain minimum temperature of 100f at all times. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
FailNov 9, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed third floor boys handwashing sink temperature at 62.7f. All handwashing sinks must maintain minimum temperature of 100f at all times. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
PassSep 30, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassSep 11, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalNov 5, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  - observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  - observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  - observed shelving unit in kitchen closet not 6 inches from the ground. Instructed to provide proper shelving and storage units that is at least 6 inches from the ground.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  - observed crates stored on the ground and used for storage of non food items in the kitchen closet. Instructed to remove and elevate items.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  - observed ceiling air vent and light fixture with dust buildup in washroom connected to the voyagers classroom room #102. Instructed to clean.
PassNov 17, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalSep 30, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  No valid city of Chicago foodservice sanitation certificate posted or provided at time of investigation. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean cabinet interiors in kitchen area.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean floors in all mop closets on every floor.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Clean dust from exhaust vents and dead insects from light shields throughout where present. Seal openings around pipes underneath sinks in all4 pre-scholl class rooms.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  All articles on floors in all storage closets in pre-school classrooms must be properly elevated 6 inches off the floors.
PassSep 14, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed some dust on the vents in the hooded system above the stove; clean vents to remove dust observed.
PassSep 11, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean and organize bottom storage cadinet under sink to remove debris and prevent harborage.
PassNov 21, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  The condenser ceiling vent in the walkin cooler has dirt buildup on it. Must clean and manintain.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must clean the floor in the boiler room along the walls and in tne corners.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  The three unit hand sink has low water pressure, located on the third floor boys toilet room. Must increase the water pressure to the sink.
PassMay 28, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Clean the ceiling vents in the kitchen, girls and boys toilet rooms they have dust buildup on them.
PassNov 29, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Must organize and maintain all classroom closets; elevate items where needed from floors of closets.
PassOct 26, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassMay 17, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Instructed to clean vents above stove in kitchen.
2. 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. Repair holes in wall in boys washroom on third floor behind handicapped stall door.
PassDec 1, 2010LicenseRisk 1 (High)
PassFeb 2, 2010Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJan 22, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.observed evidence of mouse droppings appx.80 or more in prep storage room,room 108,room 103,2nd fl. Storage.also doors not tight fitting west,north east & north west.must remove droppings,clean & sanitize areas, rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/22/10.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.storage shelves in prep storage,pre-k room 101,102 &103.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.1st fl.mop sink closet.seal hole in floor in 1 st fl. Mopsink closet & toilet room in room 102.
4. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.room 101 & 102 needs lights.
5. 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.room 102.
6. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.elevate & organize articles off of floor & away from walls in room 108a & 108b,103&102 storage room,2nd fl. Storage room.

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

104×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
334×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
354×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
343×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
413×
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
382×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
472×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
161×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

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 2040649 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.