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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Songbird Academy

1904-1906 W Montrose Ave

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

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

License

May 18, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Canvass

May 28, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOLE APPROXIMATELY 2" WIDE ALONG FLOOR/WALL JUNCTION IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET (NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL JUNCTION AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE FROM HOLES OR GAPS.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, BULB BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE/LIGHTBULB TO MAINTAIN LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA.

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 28, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jun 7, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.

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.

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notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS IE: MOP CLOSET, WASHROOM ETC... MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OPENING/HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET. MUST SEAL.

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 7, 2024 · Original Source

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