The Goddard School

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Inspections

1. Feb 18, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     THE THE KITCHEN CABINETS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN DOORS, CHIPPING AND PEELING PRESSED WOOD DIRECTLY ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HOT FOOD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Nov 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Apr 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     NOTED PITCHERS AND TUPPERWARE IN KITCHEN RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT WHILE STORING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER IN CLOSETS OF CLASSROOMS 4, 5, 6 AND 10. FIRST FLOOR JANITORS CLOSET, LAUNDRY ROOM, 2ND KITCHEN,"STROLLER PARKING" ROOM CLOSET AND HALLWAY CLOSET BETWEEN CLASSROOMS 9 AND 10. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR A MIN OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED HEAVY DUST ON VENT IN CLASSROOM 10 BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Feb 23, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL STORED BULK FOODS, SUCH AS CHEERIOS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED DAMAGED CABINETS ABOVE THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. ANY LINERS MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

5. Jul 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 5 POUNDS OF CUT HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46F; CUT CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 44F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. POUNDS 10, VALUE 30. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OPENING WALL AROUND THE PIPE UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

6. Feb 18, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN STAFF BREAKROOM REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN CENTER OF KITCHEN WITH DUCT TAPE COVERING GREASE TRAP. DUCT TAPE MUST BE REMOVED FOR GREASE TRAP TO BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED OUT AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED MOP SINK VERY UNCLEANly WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS OF CLOSETS AND MECHANICAL ROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

7. Feb 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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. Mar 7, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS COAT STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PERSONAL CLOTHING/ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED STAFF AREAS NOT IN FOOD PREP AREAS OR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT RIGHT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK, ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP COUNTER IN BOTH KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, FURNACE FILTERS, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, ETC. STORED INSIDE MOP CLOSET ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

9. Oct 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-102.14 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-204.12BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. Mar 7, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD TOGETHER THE CORNER PANEL OF A KITCHEN CABINET. ALSO, HANDLE MISSING ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHENS, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN JANITOR'S CLOSET ON THE 1ST & 2ND FLOORS, AND IN THE CLOSET IN THE STAFF LOUNGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING CLASS ROOMS; CHIMP, POLAR, PANDA, AND ZEBRA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN, AND STAFF LOUNGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. Mar 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN DUST FROM SHELVES IN PANDA'S ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN ELEPHANT ,GIRAFFE CLOSET & ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN POLAR BEAR,ELEPHANT,TIGER,PENGUIN,CHIMPS ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN POLAR BEAR,ZEBRA,PANDA,TIGER,LOWER WALL BASE IN GIRAFFE TOILETROOM,OPENING AROUND PIPE AT TOILET IN PANDA ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN GIRAFFE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN 2ND FL. STAFF LOUNGE,CHIMPS ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN POLAR BEAR (B) TOILETROOM,LEAKY FAUCET IN (B) TOILET ROOM & LIONS ROOM,1ST FL. MOPSINK CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN KITCHEN,POLAR BEAR,ELEPHANT,STAFF LOUNGE,PANDA,GIRAFFE,2ND FL. MOPSINK CLOSET,PENGUIN,SEA LION.

12. Mar 5, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLE OF MOP SINK 1ST FLOOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED JANITORS CLOSET ON SECOND FLOOR CLUTTERED. CLOSET MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

13. Mar 27, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Mar 20, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      OBSERVED ONE GALLON OF EXPIRED, RANCID MILK IN KITCHEN #2 REFRIGERATOR WITH EXPIRATION DATE OF 3-11-12. MILK APPEARED CURDLED WHEN DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B)1.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR REQUIRED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM ROSE PEST SOLUTIONS. ONE SERVICE REPORT ON PREMISES DATED 4-10-12. MUST HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN #2. MUST REPAIR.