Ravenswood Montessori Child Care Center
1945 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 23, 2025
Ravenswood Montessori Child Care Center was last inspected on September 23, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 23, 2025 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaking valve underneath right sink in the toddler cdc bathroom.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor around and behind dishmachine with some debris in prep/dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Additional hot water flow is needed at the hot water handle.repair issue
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found missing items for vomit spill kit. (solution effective for norovirus, disposable apron, etc.)priority violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005.must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Conditional
Canvass · 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: 2-102.14(n) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued today.
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: 2-501.11 management unable to provide a procedure for for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued -
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical6 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: Low temperature dish machine not set to operate. Must have chemical dish machine properly operate, dispensing sanitizer at proper temperatures. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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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 pest control log book or required documentation. Must have a licensed pest control co. Service establishment and provide all required documentation. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate on premises. Must provide. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Raw wooden block used as a prop under the grease trap must be painted or sealed.
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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: Must provide wall caulking/seal open gap between the wall and the mop sink basin.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a drain board for the three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide internal thermometers for all classroom refrigeration units.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.