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GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT OLD TOWN

311 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT OLD TOWN has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 23, 2021. The most recent inspection, on July 20, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

1 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 22, 2024. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on February 23, 2021. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. License

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR LEADING INTO FACILITY WITH APPROX 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT AND STAIN BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF BOTH REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR LEADING INTO FACILITY WITH APPROX 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT AND STAIN BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF BOTH REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED DITY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (MEATBALL, HASHBROWN ETC.) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED DITY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED BAG OF BOXES OF APPLESAUCE STORED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN TWO STAINLESS STEEL REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY STORING THE FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR DOOR AND INTERIOR BASE OF BOTH STAINLESS STEEL REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF BOTH STAINLESS STEEL REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR AROUND GREASE INTERCEPTOR UNDERNEATH AND IN FRONT OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR AROUND GREASE INTERCEPTOR UNDERNEATH AND IN FRONT OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE STAND UP COOLER. FACILITY MUST PLACE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
  7. License

    0 infractions

  8. License

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, KEEP ONSITE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AND CLASSROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY FROM SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AND THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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