License
May 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2026 · Original Source
Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL
Prairieland Montessori
3652 N Lincoln Ave
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
May 20, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET IN THE REARMOST WASHROOM (IN 'BISON' CLASSROOM) TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REARMOST WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MOPS STORED WITH MOP HEADS IN CONTACT WITH WALL SURFACES WHILE DYING AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS SUCH THAT HOP HEADS DO NOT CONTAMINATE FLOOR OR WALL SURFACES WHILE DRYING 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, May 20, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Jun 13, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source
License
Jun 10, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE PRAIRIE DOG CLASSROOM HAND WASHING SINK. THE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS NOTED AT 87.4F. INSTRUCTED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 100 F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. HOT WATER NOTED AT ALL OTHER HAND SINKS. 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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
SOILED MOP HEADS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. MUST BE STORED INVERTED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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 10, 2024 · Original Source