Pass

Andersonville Montessori

5050 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 3, 2026

Andersonville Montessori was last inspected on September 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 3, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Dishwashing machine on site does not meet food code rules requirements. Must remove dish machine from premises.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside classroom refrigeration to be improper:- individual bottled baby breast milk and infant formula between 46f to 47.3f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 2 lbs of products worth $5.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. 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: Noted consistently fluctuating temperature of refrigerations at 2 of 3 infant classrooms ranging from 39f to 47f when the thermostat is lowered. Instructed management to maintain the equipment temperature at 41fto 43f. Priority citation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are prepared and served (potatoes, chicken, fruits etc)or city of chicago sanitation certificate. Instructed to have the original city of chicago on site at all times. Priority foundation violation#7-38-012.citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of refrigeration units inside the baby classrooms to be improper at 55f and 52f. Instructed not to use equipment until maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  4. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside classroom refrigeration to be improper:- individual bottled baby breast milk between 52f to 59.2f, regular milk 45.5f/45.9f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 11 lbs of products worth $31.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of refrigeration units inside the baby classrooms to be improper at 55f and 52f. Instructed not to use equipment until maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed residential dishwashing machine inside room #1 #6 #7 #8. Instructed manager to provide commercial type dishmachine. (dishmachine are not in used at this time) a mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). (a commercial warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water: (a) in each wash and rinse tank; (b) as the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank.) (4) residential dishmachine are tagged 'held for inspection'. Instructed not to used. See comments below. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2597830 issued on 07-22-2024 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #10 - instructed to provide handwashing signage at all hand sink in (8) classrooms. #36 - instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all cooler inside all classrooms. #47 - instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of (school) refrigerator in prep area. #55 - instructed to clean clean, reorganize and maintain inside mechanical room, electrical room and in mop room.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all hand sink in (8) classrooms.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all cooler inside all classrooms.

      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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of (school) refrigerator in prep area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle inside women's washroom must be covered. Instructed to provide cover/lid.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean clean, reorganize and maintain inside mechanical room, electrical room and in mop room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1/4" gap underneath rear exit door in the infant room. Instructed the person in charge to pest proof door to prevent potential pest harborage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling panels in the men and womens toilet rooms. Instructed the person in charge to replace missing ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors throughout the facility. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in employees washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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