THE GARDNER SCHOOL

1612 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

16 inspections

1. LicenseMar 5, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING/HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN AN UPRIGHT MOUNTED POSITION.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION THROUGHT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2. CanvassJan 21, 2025

   0 infractions

3. LicenseJan 19, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
4. CanvassFeb 2, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PEOPLE WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED VENT IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NEAR CLASSROOMS COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
5. LicenseJan 21, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE MINI REFRIGERATORS IN DISCOVERY C AND FANTASY CLASSROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 2, 2021

   0 infractions

7. CanvassJun 25, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • FOUND WASH BASIN DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
8. LicenseJan 17, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 12. FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE
9. LicenseJan 17, 2020

   0 infractions

10. CanvassOct 29, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR LAUNDRY ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE ADULT WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
11. LicenseMar 20, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER STICKY. MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: TEACHER'S LOUNGE,LAUNDRY ROOM AND IN THE TODDLERS CLASS ROOMS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE TEACHER'S WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
12. CanvassDec 12, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed dust buildup on vent cover in front lobby rest room. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Observed clutter in laundry room, in corner area. Instructed manager to elevate items off floor at least 6 inches and to detail clean and maintain.
13. License Re-InspectionMar 1, 2016

    0 infractions

14. LicenseFeb 19, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.WE OBSERVED REAR DOOR THAT GOES OUT TO THE ALLEY WITH AN 1/4 TO 1/2" GAP.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE,IDPH CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON 12-31-14.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATE CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-30-15,REPORT #1454048(FAILED COMPLIANCE FORM)NOT POSTED,INSTEAD POSTED AT FRONT HALLWAY WITH OTHER LICENSES IS A COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT FROM FEBRUARY 13,2014,REPORT#1396183. INSPECTION SUMMARY IS DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND PRESENTLY POSTED SERIOUS VIOLATION7-42-010(B)
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MOP / LAUNDRY ROOM TOO MANY ITMES (GALLONS OF PAINT AND OTHER MATERIAL)STORED ON FLOORS.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR AND SWEEP/MAINTAN AREA.
15. CanvassJun 30, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO ENROLL IN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • WATER DAMAGE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN INFANT ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DRAIN LINE AND FLOOR DRAIN AT ICE MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16. LicenseFeb 13, 2014

    0 infractions