The Gardner School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 10, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside the following refrigeration units: in the teachers lounge and in the fascination infants classroom.instructed to provide amd maintain accurate, working visible thermometers in said refrigeration units.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floor drain with grime build-up underneath the dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.instructed to clean floor drain in detail and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jul 17, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Jun 11, 2024 Fail

   License Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Jun 7, 2024 Fail

   License Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperatures at handwashing sinks in facility ranging between 76.6-90.1f. Observed improper minimum water temperatures at handwashing sinks in teacher's lounge, imagination b(right sink), and discovery a. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5. Jun 3, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperatures at handwashing sinks in facility ranging between 76.5-96.8f. Observed improper minimum water temperatures at handwashing sinks in teacher's lounge, lunchroom(right sink), imagination b(left sink), exploration b(left and right sinks), discovery a and discovery d . Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed utensils stored in bins uncovered in store room. Instructed to store utensils inverted with handles up or covered during storage.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

6. Nov 7, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. May 27, 2022 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2556095 dated 5/20/2022. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

8. May 20, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed two paper towel dispensers in classroom exploration d not functioning properly. Instructed to repair or replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one child handwashing sink in classroom acceleration b with low water pressure. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted slight build up of trash in indoor dumpster area. Instructed to correct.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

9. Apr 16, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide policy for staff to sign and keep copies onsite. Policy can be obtained from city of chicago website, instructed to maintain. Priority foundation violation no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean loose food debris from interior contact surface of 4-door reach in cooler in kitchen prep area, instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

10. Jun 23, 2020 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an improperly functioning thermometer inside prep cooler located in prep kitchen. Management replaced thermometer during inspection with a properly functioning one. Instructed to maintain properly functioning thermometers throughout facility.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 dead fruit flies in washroom located in discovery c classroom. Management removed dead flies during inspection. Instructed to maintain facility free of dead pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present