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SONGBIRD MONTESSORI

1243 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SONGBIRD MONTESSORI 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
2169384

Location recorded for this inspection · SONGBIRD MONTESSORI · 1243 W BELMONT AVE

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

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150487

Location recorded for this inspection · SONGBIRD MONTESSORI · 1243 W BELMONT AVE

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

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
1996089

Location recorded for this inspection · SONGBIRD MONTESSORI · 1243 W BELMONT 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: MUST ELEVATE MATERIALS STORED UNDER THE KITCHEN COUNTER AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937648

Location recorded for this inspection · SONGBIRD MONTESSORI · 1243 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH SHIELDED BULB.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591696

Location recorded for this inspection · SONGBIRD MONTESSORI · 1243 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1591396, DATED 12-8-15: VIOLATION 29-"PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1383338, DATED 12-24-13, NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION 32: "MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA." INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OPERATOR INSTALLED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED-CUT FRUIT AND YOGURT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SOUTH EAST CLASS ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591396

Location recorded for this inspection · SONGBIRD MONTESSORI · 1243 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY INSTALLED UPON REQUEST. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND OR SERVED (MILK, RICE, CHICKEN, ETC). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1383338, DATED 12-24-13, NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION 32: "MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA." INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AN OUT OF ORDER TOILET IN THE REAR CHILD RESTROOM (OTHERS ADJACENT IN WORKING ORDER). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SOUTH EAST CLASS ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1383338

Location recorded for this inspection · SONGBIRD MONTESSORI · 1243 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL EXPOSED BRICK THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO PREVENT DUST,DIRT,DEBRIS FALLING AND SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS/FREEZER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375968

Location recorded for this inspection · SONGBIRD MONTESSORI · 1243 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND NO REFRIGERATION UNITS ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND ENSURE UNITS ARE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING BOWL INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR SWINGING DOOR TO THE KITCHEN AREA TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRIES.ALSO,MUST PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.NOT OPEN FOR BUSINES AT THIS TIME.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR A SANITATION COURSE.NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL EXPOSED BRICK THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO PREVENT DUST,DIRT,DEBRIS FALLING AND SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS/FREEZER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60657

426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2298650.

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