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UNIVERSITY VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC

1304-1306 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 15, 2013. The most recent inspection, on July 9, 2025, found no infractions.

7 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

The last 4 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 3, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 3, 2023. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 September 23, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 August 16, 2021. 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 August 7, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

17 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. License

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. License

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2584547 DATED 11/3/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE CLASSROOM REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMTER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. License

    2 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN HANDSINK AND SURROUNDING COUNTER SPACE WHERE CLEAN DISHES WERE STORED. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. NOTED VIOLATION CORRECTED AT LIC #2437117 RE-INSPECTION. VIOLATION ABATED ON 8/19/21.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
  9. License

    5 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA (HOT WATER) TEMPERATURE NOTED @76.3F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOT MEETING MINIMUM MANUAL WAREWASHING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. MANAGER CORRECTED AT THE CLOSE OF INSPECTION OF PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WHITE STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN PREP. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY/STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN TODDLER CLASSROOM. MUST ORGANIZE CARDBOARD BOXES, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEAD AND LIVE SPIDERS, EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL CLASSROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN TODDLER CLASSROOM IN UTILITY/STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT FORM WALL IN STAFF GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM UNDER HAND DRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM IN TODDLER 1 CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
  11. License

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 15) NOTED ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NON WORKING THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
  14. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • USING A NON-COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES WHICH CANNOT SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MANUALLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
  15. License

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • IMPROPER PEST CONTROL, 30 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN, AND IN CLASSROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES, CLEAN ANY BUILD-UP FOUND IN ALL DRAINS AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE GARBAGE CONTAINER IS LOCATED AND THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN(STAINS, FOOD SPLATTERS). CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE PRESENT.
  16. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. License

    1 infraction

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM A-PLUS PEST CONTROL WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INCLOSED: STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE, MSDS SHEETS AND A MAP OF THE FACILITY.

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