Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 21, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #59

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following previous priority violation from report #2643711 dated on 10/05/26 not corrected-#10 observed no running hot water at 2nd floor prep area handwash sink. Instructed manager must provide running hot water at 2nd floor handwash sink, hot water temperature must reach a mininal 100.0 f. Priority violation 7-42-090. Daycare put on an alternative food source #26-018 due to non-compliance/priority violation observed during the inspection. Management instructed to provide prepackaged foods with single use utensils only until the premises has been reinspected.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #59.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2. Oct 9, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #59.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following previous priority violation from report #2643711 dated on 10/05/26 not corrected-#10 observed no running hot water at 2nd floor prep area handwash sink, water temperature at 71.4 f. Instructed manager must provide running hot water at 2nd floor handwash sink, hot water temperature must reach a mininal 100.0 f. Priority violation 7-42-090. A reinspection will be made on 10/14/26 for violation #10. Daycare put on an alternative food source #26-018 due to non-compliance/priority violation observed during the inspection. Management instructed to provide prepackaged foods with single use utensils only until the premises has been reinspected.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at both mop sinks. Must provide and make visible backflow prevention devices for both mop sinks.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Oct 7, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #59.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following previous priority violation from report #2643711 dated on 10/05/26 not corrected-#10 observed no running hot water at 2nd floor prep area handwash sink, water temperature at 71.4 f. Instructed manager must provide running hot water at 2nd floor handwash sink, hot water temperature must reach a mininal 100.0 f. Priority violation 7-42-090. A reinspection will be made on 10/09/26 for violation #10. Daycare put on an alternative food source #26-018 due to non-compliance/priority violation observed during the inspection. Management instructed to provide prepackaged foods with single use utensils only until the premises has been reinspected.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at both mop sinks. Must provide and make visible backflow prevention devices for both mop sinks.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

4. Oct 22, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Oct 16, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no detergent on site for 2nd floor dish machine. Dish machine hooked up to 2 bottles of rinse aid. Instructed manager to ensure dish machine has detergent. Dish machine not in use at time of inspection. Manager ordered dish machine detergent. Priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooked squash held at an inadequate temperature of 121 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hot tcs foods are held at 135 f and above. Manager discarded 5 pounds of cooked squash ($10) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 46-52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 3.5 gallons of milk, 2 pounds yogurt, and 15 pounds of cheese ($45) priority violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated with violation #21.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in 2nd floor kitchen with inadequate hot water pressure. Hot water comes out in small stream that is not adequate for hand washing. Instructed manager to restore pressure to hot water in hand washing sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

6. Oct 4, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on mechanical fan in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee with proof of allergen training. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Oct 1, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at hand sink in restroom (room 117) at 82.7f. 2nd floor prep kitchen handsink at 72.5f. Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a trickle of water at handsink on 2nd floor prep kitchen water is not sufficient capacity to meet the water demands. Informed person in charge facility must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on mechanical fan in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while milk and tcs foods are being served and stored. The designated person in charge, who is physically on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation license. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee with proof of allergen training. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Oct 2, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen equipment, tables, shelving units, cooling units located in prep area with dried food debris splatters on surfaces. Insturcted to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing attachment in closet of classroom 114. Instructed to enclose.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during time of inspection while preparing and serving milk, chicken nuggets, yogurt. Instructed to provide at least one cfm on site with valid orifinal certficate, posted for public view. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Aug 29, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: low water Pressure at both kitchens hand was sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Missing refrigerator thermometer at first floor kitchen, Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

10. Jun 23, 2021 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Kitchen handwashing sink on the second floor has low water pressure. Must provide adequate water pressure.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

11. Jun 21, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found the hot water sanitizing dish machine located in the kitchen on the second floor not sanitizing; final rinse temperature is at 120 f. Dish machine tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of publc health and may not be used until it is re-inspected by cdph and provides a final rinse temperature of 180 f. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Found no irreversible registering temperature indicator for hot water sanitizing dish machine. Instructed management to provide and have readily accessible. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Kitchen handwashing sink on the second floor has low water pressure. Must provide adequate water pressure.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

12. Jul 23, 2020 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer in dairy refrigerator, instructed ti provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

13. Sep 12, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: - no verifiable employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-010. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: - must provide a conspicuously placed and easily readable thermometer for the cooler in the infant classroom. -

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed utensils in the classroom stored inadequately. Must invert all utensils during storage (handle up) to prevent potential sources of contamination. -

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: - observed the exhaust ventilation in most toilet rooms not running at time of inspection. Must provide working exhaust ventilation inside all toilet rooms and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

14. Aug 16, 2018 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Aug 14, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.14 no backflow prevention device on mop sink. Instructed manager must provide and make visible backflow prevention device for mop sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices