Suder Montessori Elementary

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 28, 2026 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures cartons of chocolate milk inside of the walk-in cooler. Found two crates of chocolate milk at temperatures raning 50.4f-51.6f. Approximately 100 cartons of chocolate milk weighing approximately 35lbs at $197 worth of product discarded. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of walk-i cooler at 51.6f with tcs foods stored inside for human consumption. A held for inspection tag has placed on unit. Please read comments for tag removal instructions. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the hot holding unit. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

2. May 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. May 1, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the outside dumpsitter in poor repair (missing lid). Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent easy access to possible food source for pests. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

4. Feb 22, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacles in the female or all-gender washrooms. Management instructed to provide covered waste receptacles in all female washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed chipped paint on the ceiling above the steam table. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the affected areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Feb 8, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.11 observed no hot water provided in the staff and student washrooms on the 1st and 2nd floors. Management instructed to provide hot water above 100f at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacles in the female or all-gender washrooms. Management instructed to provide covered waste receptacles in all female washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed chipped paint on the ceiling above the steam table. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the affected areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Feb 1, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water provided in the staff and student washrooms on the 1st and 2nd floors. Management instructed to provide hot water above 100f at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed corn at 103f inside of the hot holding unit. The premises has no cooking equipment available onsite and was using the hot holding cabinet to cook the corn. Management instructed to maintain all hot tcs foods above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 40 mouse droppings and 3 rat droppings in several areas of the school. Approx. 20 mouse droppings and 3 rat droppings were observed on the floor of the dry storage vault located between the kitchen and office, 10 droppings were observed on the floor of classroom 105, and 10 droppings were observed on the floor of the fan room located across from room 223. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in the female or all-gender washrooms. Management instructed to provide covered waste receptacles in all female washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling above the steam table. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the affected areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the dry storage vault.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Feb 17, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Feb 15, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority violation from report #2570932 dated: 2/8/2023 not corrected; observed approximately 200 mouse droppings scattered in classrooms on first and second floor in the following locations: room 101, on floor along wall near windows, behind shelving and in area near mini fridge. Room 103, along window area and walls, with concentration near microwave unit, as well as closet area. Room 121, in corners along wall underneath window area. Room 104, behind shelving along walls on floors. Room 201, on floor underneath metal racks. Room 202, along walls and underneath sink area. Instructed person in charge to remove all droppings and sanitize all affected areas and inform pest control service of activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

9. Feb 8, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at handsinks on first floor in pre-k classrooms and restrooms. Water ranging from 60.6f-73.2f. (hot water at 100f observed in cafeteria and adjoining restroom). Instructed person in charge to restore hot water temperature to minimum of 100f and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 200 mouse droppings scattered in classrooms on first and second floor in the following locations: room 101, on floor along wall near windows, behind shelving and in area near mini fridge. Room 103, along window area and walls, with concentration near microwave unit, as well as closet area. Room 121, in corners along wall underneath window area. Room 104, behind shelving along walls on floors. Room 201, on floor underneath metal racks. Room 202, along walls and underneath sink area. Instructed person in charge to remove all droppings and sanitize all affected areas and inform pest control service of activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

10. Feb 3, 2022 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

11. Mar 8, 2021 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED GLASS SNEEZE GUARD AT HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN LUNCHROOM AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Mar 4, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sinks water temperature in boy's and girl's toilet rooms ranging from 89.8f-90.3f and all pre- k classrooms hand sink in class and toilet rooms ranging from 82.4f-93.4f.must have a minimum of 100.0f for hand washing.must provide hot running water and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 20 or more mice droppings in pre-k room 101 & 103 closet in between massive clutter could be a possible harborage area and on floor behind bottled water & mirror in pre-k 102.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.elevate and organize massive clutter from floor in closets.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/4/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked glass sneeze guard at hot holding unit on serving line.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair low hot water pressure at hand sink in pre-k 103.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in kitchen staff toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose and missing wall bases in lunchroom and pre- k room 101 near coat rack.ceiling in poor repair in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean spill on floor under shelving unit in chemical/paper goods storage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

13. Jan 15, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken reach in cooler in the prep area. Instructed to repair or remove and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certification on site for food employee. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

14. May 3, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates for elevation in the kitchen and dry storage areas. Instructed to not use milk crates for elevation. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large tv and plubming fixtures (sinks) in garbage area. Instructed to remove and free of unnecesary items.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

15. May 2, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Apr 17, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage container in poor repair. Lid does not close. Must replace or repair lid so to be tight fitting. Correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors behind warmer and under 3 compartment sink. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at p-trap on 3 comp sink. Must correct and maintain.

17. Apr 28, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint from ceiling in 1st floor janitor closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in corner at rear of paper good storage area, maintain at all times.

18. Mar 16, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to recaulk around the washbowls in the girl's toilet room by the cafeteria. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in all corners and under around all heavy equipment in the prep and storage closets. Maintain same.

    • 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 girl's toilet rooms, janitor closets and remove the tissue from the ceiling in the 2nd fl boy's toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a shield to the light inside the walk in cooler in the kitchen area. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to eliminate the clutter and organize the storage rooms in the pre-k classrooms. Maintain same.

19. Apr 23, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager present with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods (pizza at 165.9f) is being prepared and served. No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the broken soap dispenser in the 2nd floor boy's washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the cold water handle in the women's 2nd floor faculty restroom.

20. Mar 6, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors inside the walk in cooler needs cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove spills.

21. May 22, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor in boys washroom where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize and maintain closet in room 103.

22. Nov 8, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The refrigerator in room #101 is full of frost buildup, defrost the cooler. The walk in refrigerator door and interior floor is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the walk in cooler door and floor. The can opener is full of metal shavings, clean the opener and change the blade.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floor is littered with dead american cockroaches around the sealed sump pump lid, clean the floor and seal around the pipe going into the sump pump.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The hot water flow is slow in room #101 and the drain leaks in the washroom across from room #121, repair plumbing.

23. Sep 20, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Sweep floor in closet of room 103 and elevate all items from floor of closet.

24. Feb 7, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reseal around pipe of toilet in room 103.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous violation from may 2010 was corrected. At this time found one faucet knob missing in boys washroom on first floor (west); replace knob.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous violation from may 2010 was corrected. Organize and maintain closet in room 103. A few cleaning items on floor of closet in room 101 should be on shelves and floor swept under shelves.

25. May 19, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE PRE-K ROOM HAVE SOME LOOSE DEBRIS WHICH WAS CLEANED AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The 2nd floor west girls washroom has a non-functional faucet in one of the sinks which the engineer is waiting to receive a part.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. SEVERAL OF THE CLASSROOMS HAVE EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED UNDER THE SINKS WHICH NEED TO BE KEPT FREE OF POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY TO INSPECT. THE FIRST FLOOR EAST MOP CLOSET HAS A VERY STRONG MILDEW ODOR. WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY THE ENTIRE CLOSET.