Canvass
Nov 9, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 9, 2026 · Original Source
Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL
Montessori Foundations Of Chicago
2239 W 35th St
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Quick Answers
- When was Montessori Foundations Of Chicago last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 9, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 5 inspections on record, from May 30, 2024 to Nov 9, 2026.
- Has Montessori Foundations Of Chicago ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 30, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspectionsLicense
Nov 24, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SPIDERS, WEBS AND OTHER CRAWLING INSECTS IN CORNERS OF BABY CLASSROOMS NEAR CRIBS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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 insectsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TRASH CAN IN UNISEX TOILETROOM ON 2ND FLOOR WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN ALL CLASSROOMS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 17, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS, TISSUE PAPER, TOILET PAPER, AND OTHER SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN AREA DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND BASIN DRAIN PLUG (WASH BASIN) AT THE KITCHEN AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND STUCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RIGHT-HAND BASIN DRAIN PLUG AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Jun 18, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE COVERED WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. PAPER TOWEL OBSERVED ON THE BATHROOMS' FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 18, 2024 · Original Source
License
May 30, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 15Other
Official Wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED AN OPEN CONTAINER OF TCS FOOD, COOKED VEGETABLES, STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE COUNTER BY THE STOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF AT 47.0 F, TURKEY AT 48.0 F, MILK AT 48.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2.5 LBS OF PRODUCTS AND 2 GALLONS OF MILK WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official Wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EXPIRED TCS FOOD ITEM: TURKEY (DELI MEAT)STORED IN THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR WITH A USE OR FREEZE-BY DATE MARKED 5/20/2024. FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
"NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. "HELD FOR INSPECTION" SIGN POSTED ON REFRIGERATOR. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CHILDREN IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND A DRY FOOD STORAGE UNPACKING THE ITEMS AND THE EMPLOYEES HAVING LUNCH IN THE CORNER OF THE KITCHEN THAT WAS ASSIGNED AS THEIR "BREAK ROOM. " ALSO OBSERVED VARIOUS EMPLOYEES COMING TO THE KITCHEN AND TAKING OR LEAVING THE ITEMS IN THE CAPBOARD AT THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS SHALL BE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PERSONS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD STORAGE, OR WAREWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE COVERED WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. PAPER TOWEL OBSERVED ON THE BATHROOMS' FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official Wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.12 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 9, 2023, REPORT NUMBER 2569361. OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2024 · Original Source