The Brickton Montessori School
8622 W Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60656 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 15, 2026
The Brickton Montessori School was last inspected on April 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 15, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 47-49 f. Instructed maanger to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 7 gallons of milk and 1/3rd gallon of yogurt ( $25) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Noted employee drinks stored at the same refrigeration unit with customer foods. Instructed to provide a designated area where employees can store their food.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice built up inside the upright freezer at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) inside of the refrigerator located in the infant/young toddler classroom#106. Observed milk at 47.1 f.instructed to maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times.management voluntarily discarded approximately 1 gallon of milk worth $10.00.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed the refrigerator inside the infant/young toddler classroom#106 with an air temperature of 50.0f.instructed to repair and maintain the cooler at 41f or colder at all times.mentioned cooler is tagged "held for inspection" at this time.instructed not to use until repaired.see comments below.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with litter debris inside furnace rooms.instructed to clean floors in detail and to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed breastmilk and formula within baby bottles inside small refrigerator in infant/toddler classroom. Approximately 1/2 gallon of breastmilk and formula was found at 55.0f. All breastmilk and formula was discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed small refrigerator within infant toddler classroom containing time temperaure controlled foods including formula and breastmilk. Refrigerator was found at 51f and tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsink in prep area, washrooms and classrooms.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize maintenance closet. Usable items (food and non food) must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair/reseal floor baseboard inside maintenance closet.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site.instructed management to create a employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy/kit on site.instructed management to create aclean up policy/kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation over range in kitchen .instructed management to put ventilation over range or remove range. Core violation
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light shields not proper fitting on the sides of the frame supporting the light shields in the kitchen.insructed management to repair. Core violation
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to install a dishwashing 3 compartment sink with grease trap box or dishmachine for the use of properly sanitizing equipments and utensils(infants cups/bottles etc).serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside the kitchen refrigerator.instructed to provide and maintain a visible thermometer inside the refrigerator.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed 1-door reach in freezer in kitchen with excessive ice accumulation. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwaves and toaster oven in kitchen not clean, instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the following areas not clean; in hvac rooms in the kitchen; classrooms 105, 107, 102, 100, 101, and in the maintenance room. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the main office and the kitchen. Also, the ceiling tile in the toilet room in classroom 102 is hanging. Instructed to repair tiles and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed missing lights in the following areas; kitchen, hvac room in the kitchen, classrooms 107, 101, 102, and 101. Instructed to install working lights and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed maintenance room with clutter. Instructed to elevate items 6" off floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Lower draw of stove not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor along side of stove not clean. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ventilation covers in kitchen not clean. Instructed to remove dust and daily clean.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles stored inside mop room/storage room to prevent pest harborage.-------must reorganize. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
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