Pass

Maternity Bvm

1537 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

School ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 6, 2026

Maternity Bvm was last inspected on May 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

May 6, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed gap opening approx 1/4 at bottom right and left corner of kitchen rear exit door.instructed to make door tight fittin all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the dust buildup on fan covers inside of the kitchen 2 door stand-up cooler and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers inside the boys and girls washrooms to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty at the start time of the inpsection at 8:45am, while tcs foods are stored, prepared and/or served. Certified food manager arrived on site at approximately 9:22am. Certified food manager must be on site at all times while tcs foods are stored, prepared and/or served. Priority violation citation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 observed water stained ceiling tiles in the girls washroom by the cafeteria. Instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago certified food manager certificate posted on site and certified food manager not on site at the time of inspection while tcs foods are stored/served. Certified food manager arrived at approximately 9:30am. Priority violation citation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the boys washroom by the cafeteria at improper temperature at 57.1f; no running hot water at the single handwashing bowl in the boys washroom. Instructed hot water must be maintained at a minimum of 100.0f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the girls washroom by the cafeteria. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in basement washroom. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet in exposed hand washing sink located in older children kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago cerified manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepard and served such as chicken. Instructed pic that a valid city certified manager has to be on site at all time when meals are prepared and served. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint at wall in womens restroom.instructed management to refinish wall. Observed ceiling panels not properly fitting and stained at dining area and food servicing area.instructed management to replace and make ceiling panels to properly fit frames of ceiling panels.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventillation in restrooms not working.instructed management to repair ventillation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed urinals at second floor boys restroom are leaking at the drain.instructed management to repair.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from pre-k room 103- cubbies.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor in kitchen along wall bases.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing ceiling tiles above oven in kitchen.must remove spider webs from ceiling and window sills in kitchen.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles rear lunchroom area,and in ladies restroom, instructed to replace. Also replace all missing ceiling tiles in mens restroom, and rear of dining area. In the kitchen over the oven the ceiling tiles are falling, instructed to repair.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Found top of refrigerators not clean. Must clean top of refrigerators.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at boiler areas. Must sweep and mop

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS (CHILDREN & STAFF) ON THE 2nd FLOOR. ALSO NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AND HIGHER PRESSURE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the refrigerator to remove spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted some ceiling tiles in poor repair (missing and damaged) in the kitchen and dining area. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leaks at the base of the fixture on the 2 compartment sink in the kitchen. Must repair and maintain.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean shelving units in kitchen,microwave in staff lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in basement storage, utility closets,mop/utility rooms, the green room that has the books supplies.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing ceiling tiles in prep area,missing & stained ceiling tiles in lunch room , basement girl's toilet room missing ceiling tiles & wall bases.must clean wall in lunch room.must scrape & paint peeling paint on walls & ceilings in lunch room,prep area & staff lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate & organize articles off of floor & away from walls in gym closet,boiler room,mop sink closet, green room.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN,MICROWAVE IN STAFF LOUNGE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,BOILER ROOM, GYM CLOSET,BOTH MOP SINKS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM , BASEMENT GIRL'S TOILET ROOM MISSING CEILING TILES & WALL BASES.MUST CLEAN WALL IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN LUNCH ROOM,PREP AREA & STAFF LOUNGE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN GYM CLOSET,BOILER ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSET, & GREEN ROOM.

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN GREEN ROOM,BOILER ROOM ON FLOOR & ON BRICKS.ALSO BOILER ROOM DOOR IS RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM.FRONT & WEST DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING.A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(NO LICENSE).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/13/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN,MICROWAVE IN STAFF LOUNGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,BOILER ROOM, GYM CLOSET,BOTH MOP SINKS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM , BASEMENT GIRL'S TOILET ROOM MISSING CEILING TILES & WALL BASES.MUST CLEAN WALL IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN LUNCH ROOM,PREP AREA & STAFF LOUNGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN GYM CLOSET,BOILER ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSET, & GREEN ROOM.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOMS BY KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOMS BY KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.