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PRAIRIELAND MONTESSORI WICKER PARK

2201 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

PRAIRIELAND MONTESSORI WICKER PARK has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 24, 2018. The most recent inspection, on May 18, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

4 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 2 times on May 24, 2018. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on May 18, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 once on June 4, 2020. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on May 24, 2018. For example: DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

  • 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 18, 2026. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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.

11 inspections

  1. License

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVDD INTERNAL SURFACES OF REFRIGEERATOR LOCATED IN PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE DRIES FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND LARGE BAGS OF MISCELLANUES ITEMS ON GORUND IN REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN PREP, EMPLOYEE TOILETROOM, STORAGE AND ALL CLASSROOMS BEHIND HEAVY FURNITURE AND CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  2. License

    0 infractions

  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH FOR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE ADULT WASHROOM IS COVERED WITH A PIECE OF TAPE WHICH KEEPS THE VENTILATION FAN OFF. MUST REMOVE TAPE SO THE SWITCH CAN BE TURNED ON.
  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. License

    2 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 127.8F AND COOKED RICE AT 131F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3# OF FOOD WORTH $55. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE LEAKING BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK. OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BOBCAT ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TODDLERS ROOM.
  9. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • Observed no hot water at any sink on site. Found water at a temperature of 68.4f. Instructed facility to maintain hot water to all fixtures at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
  11. License

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Observed no pest control log book or service for facility. Instructed facility to establish a routine service with an Illinois licensed pest control provider and to maintain a complete log book on site. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Observed no commercial trash disposal service established for facility. Instructed facility to maintain a commercial dumpster/trash service for facility on site. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • Found no test kit for chemical sanitizer on site. Instructed facility to maintain the appropriate test kit on site for sanitizer. Serious violation 7-38-030.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed the three compartment sink to have leaks under both the left and right compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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