Pass

The Goddard School

1127 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 18, 2026

The Goddard School was last inspected on February 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

February 18, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Must not use used cardboard boxes as dry food storage containers. Must be in the original container or washable container.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: The the kitchen cabinets throughout the kitchen prep area in poor repair with broken doors, chipping and peeling pressed wood directly above the three compartment sink and the hot food holding units. Instructed to replace or repair to be smooth and cleanable.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted pitchers and tupperware in kitchen right side up. Instructed manager to invert while storing to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dust on vent in classroom 10 bathroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: All stored bulk foods, such as cheerios, must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the kitchen must be elevated from the floors.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted damaged cabinets above the kitchen three compartment sink. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth towels as liner inside the kitchen refrigerator. Any liners must be a smooth, cleanable, non-absorbent material.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Tcs foods at improper temperature. Found 5 pounds of cut honeydew at temp of 45.5f to 46f; cut cantaloupe at temp of 44f. Both products were stored inside the white reach-in cooler. Cold food must maintain a temp of 41f and below. Pounds 10, value 30. Food discarded and denatured by the employee. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: The installed splash guard is unable to cover the prep counter between the handwashing sink and said counter. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Opening wall around the pipe under two compartment sink.repair issue.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer within staff breakroom refrigerator. Provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bottom of freezer in kitchen with food spills. Clean and maintain interior of freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN CENTER OF KITCHEN WITH DUCT TAPE COVERING GREASE TRAP. DUCT TAPE MUST BE REMOVED FOR GREASE TRAP TO BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED OUT AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED MOP SINK VERY UNCLEANly WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS OF CLOSETS AND MECHANICAL ROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Procedure/plan on site,however kit not complete, missing the corrected solution(bought wrong solution).must maintain appropriate supplies on site. New information given. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  7. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no necessary items/kit on site for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide vomit and diarheal clean up procedure and necessary items/kit (disposal mop head, single use gloves, face mask and approved chemical sanitizer)/ on site and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers coat stored in food prep area. Informed manager that personal clothing/items must be stored in designated staff areas not in food prep areas or dry storage areas. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard installed at right side of hand washing sink, adjacent to food prep counter in both kitchen prep areas. Instructed manager to install splash guards at said locations. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter and debris, furnace filters, maintenance supplies, etc. Stored inside mop closet on 2nd floor. Instructed manager to remove any unnecessary items, detail clean, organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 the person in charge unable to provide health employee policy. Instructed to provide health employee policy and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 the person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal event. Instructed to provide procedure and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wiping cloths improperly store. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12backflow preventer not located at the service sink. Instructed to install so that can be located to be serviced and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirt and debris on floor underneath 3-compartment sink in food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside staff washroom. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

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

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed tape being used to hold together the corner panel of a kitchen cabinet. Also, handle missing on refrigerator in kitchen. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains not clean in kitchens, excessive debris present. Also, floors not clean in janitor's closet on the 1st & 2nd floors, and in the closet in the staff lounge on the 2nd floor. Instructed to detail all and maintain.

    • 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 following class rooms; chimp, polar, panda, and zebra. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed unknown debris in light shields in the kitchen, and staff lounge on the 2nd floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 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 from shelves in panda's room.

    • 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 elephant ,giraffe closet & elevator lift room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from light shields in polar bear,elephant,tiger,penguin,chimps rooms.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in polar bear,zebra,panda,tiger,lower wall base in giraffe toiletroom,opening around pipe at toilet in panda room.must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall in giraffe room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in 2nd fl. Staff lounge,chimps room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky toilet in polar bear (b) toiletroom,leaky faucet in (b) toilet room & lions room,1st fl. Mopsink closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize and remove articles off of floor in kitchen,polar bear,elephant,staff lounge,panda,giraffe,2nd fl. Mopsink closet,penguin,sea lion.

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at cold water handle of mop sink 1st floor. Repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed janitors closet on second floor cluttered. Closet must be cleaned and organized to deter insect and rodent harborage.

  12. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

      Inspector’s note: Observed one gallon of expired, rancid milk in kitchen #2 refrigerator with expiration date of 3-11-12. Milk appeared curdled when discarded. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(b)1.

    • 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: No current pest control service or required pest control log book from rose pest solutions. One service report on premises dated 4-10-12. Must have licensed pest control co. Service establishment and provide all required documentation. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak on nozzle of three compartment sink in kitchen #2. Must repair.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.