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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Montessori Foundations Of Chicago

2239 W 35th St

Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

License

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.

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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 38Pests

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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

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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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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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 problems

Official 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.

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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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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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 problems

Official 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 issues
notedCode 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 problems

Official 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.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 22Food temperature

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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.

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notedCode 23Food source and labeling

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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 problems
notedCode 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 temperature
notedCode 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 contamination
notedCode 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 issues
notedCode 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 problems
notedCode 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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2024 · Original Source

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