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The Goddard School Chicago

1127 W Armitage Ave

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was The Goddard School Chicago last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 18, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Apr 26, 2024 to Feb 18, 2026.
Has The Goddard School Chicago 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 26, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

License

Feb 18, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR WASHABLE CONTAINER.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH DIRT AND GRIME. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 3, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 26, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED PITCHERS AND TUPPERWARE IN KITCHEN RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT WHILE STORING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

NOTED CLUTTER IN CLOSETS OF CLASSROOMS 4, 5, 6 AND 10. FIRST FLOOR JANITORS CLOSET, LAUNDRY ROOM, 2ND KITCHEN,"STROLLER PARKING" ROOM CLOSET AND HALLWAY CLOSET BETWEEN CLASSROOMS 9 AND 10. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR A MIN OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED HEAVY DUST ON VENT IN CLASSROOM 10 BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source