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Maternity Bvm

Name: Maternity Bvm
Address: 1537 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL

1537 N Lawndale Ave

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass

May 6, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4 AT BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTIN ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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 insects

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER 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

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS 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, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 19, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE START TIME OF THE INPSECTION AT 8:45AM, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:22AM. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.16 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM BY THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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 19, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 10, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30AM. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM BY THE CAFETERIA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 57.1F; NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE SINGLE HANDWASHING BOWL IN THE BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM BY THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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 10, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection