Canvass Re-Inspection
May 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2026 · Original Source
Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL
The Gardner School
1301 W Madison St
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Pass
Get the next inspection, free.
We'll email you when The Gardner School has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.
Own this restaurant? Add an inspection badge to your website · Inspection prep checklist
ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 16, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON TOP OF COVERED STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES: CONTAINER OF MEATLOAF 110.5F AND CONTAINER OF RICE 126.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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 temperaturenotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF COOKED VEGGIE PATTIES ON COVERED STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 64.0F. PATTIES DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 2LBS $10 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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 temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
REFRIGERATOR IN INFANT ROOM D: STORING INFANT FORMULA/BOTTLES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 74F. REFRIGERATOR TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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 temperaturenotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, TOYS, BLANKET, AND DIAPERS STORED IN TOILET ROOM IN DISCOVERY ROOM B. INSTD TO REMOVE FOR TOILET ROOM AND STORE IN PROPER STORAGE AREA
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
1 TOILET INOPERABLE IN IMAGINATION A/B ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FULLY FUNCTIONAL
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source
License
Mar 25, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION COVER ABOVE FOOD UTENSILS IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 8, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING IN FOUR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source