The Goddard School Chicago
1141 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 Chicago was last inspected on February 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
February 18, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 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
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Noted no handwashing signage in unisex washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted plates and tupperware in kitchen stored right side up. Instructed to invert while storing to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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 stained cutting board with deep cuts. Instructed to restore and maintain a smooth cleanable surface or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted storage near rear stairway and storage under front stairway next to "stroller parking" with items on the floor. Also noted items with food debris on the floor between wall and refrigerator in "sloth room" instructed to remove all unnecessary items, elevate kept items a minimum of 6 inches from the floor, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 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 not use milk crates as a means f elevation or shelving. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring.
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: Noted dish drying rack and plastic food cart stained with unknown white substance. Must remove or replace.
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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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
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert clean baby spoons on top drain board at three compartment sink
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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Conditional
License · 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 approximately 8 bottles of formula and breastmilk at 48.2f. All formula and breastmilk was voluntarily 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 refrigerator containing time/temperaure controlled foods including bottles of formula and breastmilk at 52f. Refrigerator was tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Conditional
Canvass · 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: 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
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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: 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
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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: Splashguard needed on the left side of exposed hand washing sink on kitchen food prep area. Must install 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 water damaged ceiling tiles on classroom #6 on 2nd floor. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed plumbers putty around drains of 2-compartment sinks located on classrooms and 3-compartment sink located on kitchen food prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain.
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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.