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SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL

8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60617

Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626689

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL · 8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595435

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL · 8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, CLASSROOM AND OFFICE AREAS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ALONG LOWER WALLS IN CLASSROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577993

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL · 8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAP IN THE CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, LOOSE WALL BASES, AND CEILING THAT IN POOR REPAIR. THE SOUTHWEST ROOM WALL BASES. THE NORTHWEST ROOM FLOOR TILES .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAP AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN THE KITCHEN UNDER HANDSINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE, OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND THROUGHOUT ALL CLASSROOMS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577587

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL · 8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.) (CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010). EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES WERE PROVIDED AT 10:41 A.M AFTER CITATION WAS ISSUED.(COS)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY SUCH AS, IN THE KITCHEN INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CABINET, THE MOP SINK CLOSET ON THE LOWER SHELF NEXT TO TOOL CADDY AND FLOOR TILES, IN THE 1 SOUTHWEST CLASSROOM LOWER SHELF WRITING DESK CUBBIES, AND IN THE NORTHWEST CLASSROOM ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE CUBBIES AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FILE CABINET IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AFFECTED. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICES 6/21/23.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.) (CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP IN THE CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS AS A LINER ON THE GREASE TRAP IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH SOMETHING SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND ELEVATION IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CUBBIES IN THE NORTHWEST CLASSROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, LOOSE WALL BASES, AND CEILING THAT IN POOR REPAIR. THE SOUTHWEST ROOM WALL BASES. THE NORTHWEST ROOM FLOOR TILES AND HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND FILE CABINET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAP AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN THE KITCHEN UNDER HANDSINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE, OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND THROUGHOUT ALL CLASSROOMS.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556408

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL · 8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING IN STORAGE AREA, CRACKED CEILING IN MAIN PLAY AREA AND ALONG EAST WALL WITH SOME DETERIORATING STRUCTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ABOVE WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556071

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL · 8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNLABELED BOTTLES WITH CLEAR LIQUID. MANAGER STATED IT WAS ALCOHOL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CHEMICAL BOTTLES WITH SECONDARY LABELING FOR SAFETY PURPOSES AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15-20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT USED FOR CHILDREN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON A GLUE BOARD IN UTILITY CLOSET AND IN WINDOW SILL IN KITCHEN AND AND IN REAR UNDERNEATH WINDOW NEAR REAR EXIT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING IN STORAGE AREA, CRACKED CEILING IN MAIN PLAY AREA AND ALONG EAST WALL WITH SOME DETERIORATING STRUCTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN KITCHEN AND WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537271

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL · 8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR LOCKER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUCKET OF RAINWATER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE UNUSED CLASSROOM FLOOR DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373854

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL · 8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 4 OUT OF 5 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE LOCATED IN THE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE STORAGE AND JANITOR CLOSETS UNDER THE SHELVES AND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND SPIDER WEBS INSIDE OPEN CABINET ABOVE KITCHEN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304646

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL · 8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 5 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE LOCATED IN THE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET UNDER THE SHELVES AND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE CUBBIES FOR THE CHILDREN LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304197

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL · 8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181690

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL · 8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116691

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTH HARPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL · 8358 S STONY ISLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA, FOOD STORAGE ROOM, AND A ROOM BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES AND CREVICES ON WALL AND CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, CHILDREN'S RESTROOM, A ROOM BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND CLASS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR BETTER FLOOR CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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