Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

The Goddard School Chicago

Name: The Goddard School Chicago
Address: 1127 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL

1127 W Armitage Ave

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 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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3 inspections

License

Feb 18, 2026

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR WASHABLE CONTAINER.

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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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 3, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 26, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED PITCHERS AND TUPPERWARE IN KITCHEN RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT WHILE STORING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

NOTED CLUTTER IN CLOSETS OF CLASSROOMS 4, 5, 6 AND 10. FIRST FLOOR JANITORS CLOSET, LAUNDRY ROOM, 2ND KITCHEN,"STROLLER PARKING" ROOM CLOSET AND HALLWAY CLOSET BETWEEN CLASSROOMS 9 AND 10. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR A MIN OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST ON VENT IN CLASSROOM 10 BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source