Laurence Armour Day School
2150 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 22, 2026
Laurence Armour Day School was last inspected on July 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
July 22, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the serving utensils not inverted on the drainboard of the dish machine. Instructed to invert the serving utensils and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the mini cooler in the infant room with build up of ice on the top of the unit. Instructed to defrost and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside of the refrigerator in the walnut room to remove spills.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the closet in the pine room very clutter. Must organize and maintain to prevent harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Observed rust on top of the grease trap. Must remove rust at repaint the grease trap.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: Observed a loose door gasket inside of the left door of the 2 door refrigerator in the food prep area. Management instructed to reglue or replace the door gasket.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the stove in the food prep area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in storage closet in 2nd floor classroom 207g. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain items at least six inches from floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on ventilation filters over stove. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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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: Must remove rust build up from 3- compartment sink basins.must repair or replace worn door gasket on 2- door reach in cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from cubbies and shelving units in l-211,l-209 & l-207.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed foul odor coming from grease trap at 1- compartment sink in room l-107.must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must seal holes in lower wall under dish machine in kitchen.
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: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in closets of l-120,l-107.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in room l-209.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert kitchenware on shelving units in prep storage room and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter, boxes, and materials stored in room l107a in oak room,l110 storage room and walnut room. Instructed to remove all unused items, organize and provide adequate shelving for storing items at least 6 inches off floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical 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: No written employee health policy provided. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. 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: No written clean-up procedure provided for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a written procedure and clean-up supplies. 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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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical 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: No written employee health policy provided. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. 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: No written clean-up procedure provided for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a written procedure and clean-up supplies. 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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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from the floor drain located under the high temperature dishmachine when the dishmachine is run. Management instructed to repair and maintain the system so that waste water does not back up from the floor drain. Priority violation 7-38-030c. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine at improper final rinse temperature of 145.2f. Informed manager that final rinse temperature of the high temperature dish machine should be at 180f or more. Instructed manager to use 3 compartment sink as alternative source to washing dishes and to not use high temperature dish machine until machine is maintenance and final rinse temperature reaches 180f or more. No citations were issued, as the machine was turned on at time of inspection and no dishes were being washed. Machine was tagged during inspection. Site instructed to contact cdph for tag removal. Critical violation #7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed rust stains on shelving unit above 3 compartment sink area, in kitchen area. Also observed rust stains on exterior surface of all grease traps on premises. Observed foul odor coming from grease trap, underneath exposed hand sinks, in the willow and oak rooms. Instructed manager to remove stains and to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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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 floor drain underneath high temperature dish machine, encrusted with food and debris. Instructed manager to detail clean 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 nursing room, located on first floor, between willow and cedar room. Instructed manager to determine and repair cause. Also replace stained tile and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed small leak underneath high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Pass
License · Pass
3 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: Instructed to remove the rust from th exterior surface of the grease trap underneath the 3-compartment sink in the prep area. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the cabinets under the hand washing sinks in the classrooms on the 2nd fl.
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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: Instructed to clean and maintain the vents in the toilet rooms on the 2nd fl., classroom l207h.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.