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
Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL
Songbird Academy & Montessori
1908-1912 W Montrose Ave
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 12, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN AND HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jun 7, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.----MUST NOT STORE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS DIRECTLY UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. MUST REMOVE FOOD CONTAINERS OR MOVE THE TOWEL DISPENSER.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 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, LAUNDRY ROOM 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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT 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 7, 2024 · Original Source