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MONTESSORI FOUNDATIONS OF CHICAGO

2239 W 35TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

MONTESSORI FOUNDATIONS OF CHICAGO has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 27, 2019. The most recent inspection, on November 24, 2025, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 24, 2025. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 November 24, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 18, 2024. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 on May 30, 2024. For example: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2024. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

10 inspections

  1. License

    4 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SPIDERS, WEBS AND OTHER CRAWLING INSECTS IN CORNERS OF BABY CLASSROOMS NEAR CRIBS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED TRASH CAN IN UNISEX TOILETROOM ON 2ND FLOOR WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN ALL CLASSROOMS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS, TISSUE PAPER, TOILET PAPER, AND OTHER SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN AREA DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND BASIN DRAIN PLUG (WASH BASIN) AT THE KITCHEN AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND STUCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RIGHT-HAND BASIN DRAIN PLUG AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE COVERED WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. PAPER TOWEL OBSERVED ON THE BATHROOMS' FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
  4. License

    8 infractions

    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • OBSERVED AN OPEN CONTAINER OF TCS FOOD, COOKED VEGETABLES, STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE COUNTER BY THE STOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF AT 47.0 F, TURKEY AT 48.0 F, MILK AT 48.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2.5 LBS OF PRODUCTS AND 2 GALLONS OF MILK WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED EXPIRED TCS FOOD ITEM: TURKEY (DELI MEAT)STORED IN THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR WITH A USE OR FREEZE-BY DATE MARKED 5/20/2024. FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • "NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. "HELD FOR INSPECTION" SIGN POSTED ON REFRIGERATOR. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED CHILDREN IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND A DRY FOOD STORAGE UNPACKING THE ITEMS AND THE EMPLOYEES HAVING LUNCH IN THE CORNER OF THE KITCHEN THAT WAS ASSIGNED AS THEIR "BREAK ROOM. " ALSO OBSERVED VARIOUS EMPLOYEES COMING TO THE KITCHEN AND TAKING OR LEAVING THE ITEMS IN THE CAPBOARD AT THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS SHALL BE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PERSONS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD STORAGE, OR WAREWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • NOTED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE COVERED WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. PAPER TOWEL OBSERVED ON THE BATHROOMS' FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 6-501.12 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 9, 2023, REPORT NUMBER 2569361. OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBESVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. License

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS.
  7. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATORS IN SUNFLOWERS,BLAZING STARS,SWEET PEAS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES IN MEADOW RUE AND BLUE BELLS .
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOM CLOSETS AND MOP SINK CLOSET.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER LOCKERS IN SWEET PEA ROOM.
  8. License

    2 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLEANING SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
  9. License

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES OVER THE SERVING AREA IN THE ELEMENTARY ROOM WITHOUT PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  10. License

    0 infractions

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