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GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK

1530 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630751

Location recorded for this inspection · GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK · 1530 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (CEREAL AND ORANGE WEDGES) LEFT UNCOVERED IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING TILE IN CLASSROOM 6 AND AT THE OVERHEAD VENT IN CLASSROOM 4 WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630591

Location recorded for this inspection · GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK · 1530 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK IN THE SENSORY MOTOR CLASSROOM AND IN THE WASHROOMS FOR CLASSSROOM 1 AND 2. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINKS IN CLASSROOM 6, CLASSROOM 1 AND CLASRROOM 2 WASHROOMS NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY WITH HOT WATER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.1.F, 48.2F AND 48.4F, RESPECTIVELY. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER CONTACTED A PLUMBER/TECHNICIAN FOR SERVICE. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 11:20AM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (CEREAL AND ORANGE WEDGES) LEFT UNCOVERED IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING TILE IN CLASSROOM 6 AND AT THE OVERHEAD VENT IN CLASSROOM 4 WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623887

Location recorded for this inspection · GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK · 1530 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FAN BLADES IN CLASS ROOM #8.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN CLASS ROOM #1-NEAR SINKS IN ROOM.CLASS ROOM #2 & #4-LIBRARY AREA.CLASS ROOM #8-ABOVE CUBBIES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN CLASS ROOM #1-STAINED CEILING TILES AND LOOSE WALL BASE IN MUSIC AREA.CLASS ROOM #3-MISSING WALL BASE NEXT TO SINK IN ROOM. CLASS ROOM #4-STAINED CEILING TILE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CLASS ROOM #4-CEILING VENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLASS ROOM #2-COT CLOSET,JANITORS CLOSETS,SUPPLY ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608603

Location recorded for this inspection · GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK · 1530 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN CLASSROOM 8 ON THIRD FLOOR WITH NO HOT WATER. OBSERVED RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BOTH SINKS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584854

Location recorded for this inspection · GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK · 1530 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555806

Location recorded for this inspection · GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK · 1530 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR WHERE PARENTS AND STUDENTS ENTER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544805

Location recorded for this inspection · GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK · 1530 N DAMEN 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
2464201

Location recorded for this inspection · GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK · 1530 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 63

    REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345979

Location recorded for this inspection · GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK · 1530 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WAHSING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA, WASHROOMS AND CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE MILK REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPERTMENT SINK IN FOOF PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN TODDLER CLASS ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND CHILDREN'S HOUSE ENGLISH UPPER LEVEL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATIONS VENTS IN CLASSROOMS AND ADULT WASHROOM THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW LIGHT MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE MILK REFRIGERATOR AND ABOVE PREP COUNTER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232745

Location recorded for this inspection · GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK · 1530 N DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088413

Location recorded for this inspection · GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK · 1530 N DAMEN 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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2548831.

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