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THE GODDARD SCHOOL- CHICAGO

1141 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

THE GODDARD SCHOOL- CHICAGO has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 13, 2018. The most recent inspection, on February 18, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 2 times on February 18, 2021. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 February 23, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 once on July 15, 2022. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 18, 2026. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

9 inspections

  1. License

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR WASHABLE CONTAINER.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • NOTED PLATES AND TUPPERWARE IN KITCHEN STORED RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED STORAGE NEAR REAR STAIRWAY AND STORAGE UNDER FRONT STAIRWAY NEXT TO "STROLLER PARKING" WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED ITEMS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND REFRIGERATOR IN "SLOTH ROOM" INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS F ELEVATION OR SHELVING. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NOTED DISH DRYING RACK AND PLASTIC FOOD CART STAINED WITH UNKNOWN WHITE SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • THE INSTALLED SPLASH GUARD IS UNABLE TO COVER THE PREP COUNTER BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND SAID COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST INVERT CLEAN BABY SPOONS ON TOP DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  6. License

    2 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 BOTTLES OF FORMULA AND BREASTMILK AT 48.2F. ALL FORMULA AND BREASTMILK WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING BOTTLES OF FORMULA AND BREASTMILK AT 52F. REFRIGERATOR WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SOLUTION(BOUGHT WRONG SOLUTION).MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
  8. License

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  9. License

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • SPLASHGUARD NEEDED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON CLASSROOM #6 ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED ON CLASSROOMS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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