High Mountain Head Start
919 N LAVERGNE AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215685
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 7, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 3, 2025 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 27 PREPACKAGED LUNCHES WITH POTATO SALAD (47.8F-51.6F) AND BOLOGNA AND CHEESE SANDWICHES (50.1F), APPROXIMATELY 15-HALF GALLONS OF MILK (49.0F- 55.0F), AND APPROXIMATELY 46 YOGURTS (49.8F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE RECEIVED AND MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 48LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT $378. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 55.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
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May 20, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 6, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 20, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 13, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT WITH SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT WITH SPRAY EFFECTIVE NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 130 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY IN CLASSROOMS A AND B IN AREAS ALONG WALLS, ON FLOOR AND IN SHELVING UNITS AND IN KITCHEN BEHIND AND ON THE SIDE OF STOVE, BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND IN LOWER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/13/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOORS OF BOTH CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOLES IN BOTH DUMPSTER LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS ON BOTH DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON DUCT VENT IN BLOCK AREA OF CLASSROOM B. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST IN DEBRIS IN ALL WINDOWSILLS IN CLASSROOM A AND B. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON KITCHEN CEILING VENT COVER AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM CEILING VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2576248 DATED 05/23/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 23, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM NEAR CLASSROOM A EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 20, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 28, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 21, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2ER-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NOCITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED CORNER WALL SOUTHWEST CORNER IN CLASSROOM WITH OPEN VOID AROUND PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL VOID TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CORE
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN LADIES RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILE. CORE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 3, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL BASE CORNER IN CLASS ROOM B. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. NOTED THE CEILING TILE IN THE KIDS WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE VENTS INSIDE THE KIDS WASHROOM AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 7, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 29, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR FILTERS ARE CLOGGED WITH DUST AND GREASE, CLEAN THE HOOD FILTERS.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.