Daycare · Chicago, IL

Barnette Academy

Name: Barnette Academy
Address: 1894-1896 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

1894-1896 N Milwaukee Ave

Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass

Jan 9, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED METERED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN MULTIPLE CLASSROOM TOILET ROOMS AS WELL AS PREP SPACE NOT RUN CONTINOUS FOR 2O SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAYCARE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR INSIDE COT STORAGE ROOM AND UNUSED CLASSROOM/TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES 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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Jan 17, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source

License

Dec 19, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NON COMMERCIAL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PREMISES.0PPM CHLORINE FINAL RINSE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.MUST REMOVE NON COMMERCIAL DISHMACHINE.

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.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HANGING THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATORS.MUST PROVIDE.

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.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING/KITCHEN AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.MUST PROVIDE 3COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE TRAP AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

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, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source