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VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL

900 W GARFIELD BLVD · Chicago, IL 60609

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2643171

Location recorded for this inspection · VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL · 900 W GARFIELD BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2613974

Location recorded for this inspection · VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL · 900 W GARFIELD BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 OBSERVED MISSING AND SEVERELY WATER-DAMAGED TILES IN THE CEILING OF THE GYM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2613800

Location recorded for this inspection · VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL · 900 W GARFIELD BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS ON PREMISES WITH TEMPERATURES FROM 65.0F-72.3F; TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, HANDSINK IN KITCHEN, 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND STAFF RESTROOM, 2ND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS' RESTROOM. (HOT WATER OBSERVED IN THE GIRLS' RESTROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH A SEPARATE HOT WATER TANK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO MINIMUM OF 100F PER CITY REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED TILES IN CEILING OF GYM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589625, DATED 2/25/24, NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS; #38-OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY. #51-OBSERVED TWO OF FOUR OUT-OF-ORDER URINALS IN THE BOYS' TOILET ROOM. ALSO, I OBSERVED THE LEFT-HAND SINK IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM FAUCET SPRAY OUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2613577

Location recorded for this inspection · VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL · 900 W GARFIELD BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS' RESTROOMS NEAR GYM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL RESTROOMS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS ON PREMISES WITH TEMPERATURES FROM 65.0F-72.3F; TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, HANDSINK IN KITCHEN, 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND STAFF RESTROOM, 2ND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS' RESTROOM. (HOT WATER OBSERVED IN THE GIRLS' RESTROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH A SEPARATE HOT WATER TANK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO MINIMUM OF 100F PER CITY REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WHERE ACCESS DOORS WERE REMOVED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN HALLWAY OF STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAIRS LEADING TO UPSTAIRS RESTROOM IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED TILES IN CEILING OF GYM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589625, DATED 2/25/24, NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS; #38-OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY. #51-OBSERVED TWO OF FOUR OUT-OF-ORDER URINALS IN THE BOYS' TOILET ROOM. ALSO, I OBSERVED THE LEFT-HAND SINK IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM FAUCET SPRAY OUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2589625

Location recorded for this inspection · VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL · 900 W GARFIELD BLVD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, KENYATTA THOMAS, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX HALFWAY THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BETWEEN TASKS OF PREPPING FOOD COMING OUTDOORS. THE FOOD HANDLER WAS FIRST SEEN HANDLING FOOD, THEN TAKING PREPACKAGED FOODS OUT OF THE ONE-DOOR COOLER, AND DID NOT WASH HANDS. THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE SPOKEN TO BY THE SANITARIAN, AND THEIR HANDS WERE WASHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDES A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES ON SITE. THE LEFTHAND SINK IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM TO BE STOPPED UP WITH WATER. OBSERVED TWO OF FOUR OUT-OF-ORDER URINALS IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM. ALSO, I OBSERVED THE LEFT-HAND SINK IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM FAUCET SPRAY OUT.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOYS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2571542

Location recorded for this inspection · VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL · 900 W GARFIELD BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE ON BOYS AND GIRLS FIRST FLOOR BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AREA BEHIND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN ON CEILING THAT HAS SPIDER WEBS AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2550144

Location recorded for this inspection · VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL · 900 W GARFIELD BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR TO THE KITCHEN IN THE BASEMENT NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS; MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AND CEILING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOME AREAS OF WALLS IN BOTH STUDENT WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND SPIDER WEBS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2549891

Location recorded for this inspection · VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL · 900 W GARFIELD BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT FOR USEAGE UPON A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR TO THE KITCHEN IN THE BASEMENT NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT HANDSINK OR TWO COMP SINK, NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE BASEMENT PRE-K WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS; MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AND CEILING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOME AREAS OF WALLS IN BOTH STUDENT WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND SPIDER WEBS. ALSO CLEAN WALL LEDGES IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPIDER WEBS. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2492393

Location recorded for this inspection · VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL · 900 W GARFIELD BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EMERGENCY DOOR IN PRE-K ROOM AND FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2356895

Location recorded for this inspection · VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL · 900 W GARFIELD BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT COLD HOLDING UNIT OF DRIED MILK SPILLS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR FIRST WASHBOWL OF GIRLS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, DRAINING SLOWLY.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT BULB FOR BASEMENT WASHROOM OFF OF LUNCHROOM AT REAR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2268268

Location recorded for this inspection · VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL · 900 W GARFIELD BLVD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PIPES IN THE DINING AREA ABOVE LUNCH ROOM TABLES WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE DINING AREA SUCH AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES, MILK CRATES WITH PAPERWORK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2166814

Location recorded for this inspection · VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL · 900 W GARFIELD BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed loose baseboard in basement restroom. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed large hole in the ceiling near pipes in preschool lunchroom. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed covering on large pipes appears damaged (chipping off) in lunchroom. Must replace. All waste water pipes must be completely encased, and must be smooth and non-porous. Must maintain same. Observed 2 broken urinals in the boys restroom on 1st floor. Must repair and maintain.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed several employees in kitchen without proper hair restraints. All employees must wear proper hair restraints, such as hats, hairnets, etc. while in food prep areas (kitchen).

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