The Brickton Montessori School

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Inspections

1. Apr 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-49 F. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 GALLONS OF MILK AND 1/3RD GALLON OF YOGURT ( $25) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

2. Jul 16, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Jul 26, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jul 19, 2023 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE INFANT/YOUNG TODDLER CLASSROOM#106. OBSERVED MILK AT 47.1 F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1 GALLON OF MILK WORTH $10.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR INSIDE THE INFANT/YOUNG TODDLER CLASSROOM#106 WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER DEBRIS INSIDE FURNACE ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.

6. Jul 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jul 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED BREASTMILK AND FORMULA WITHIN BABY BOTTLES INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM. APPROXIMATELY 1/2 GALLON OF BREASTMILK AND FORMULA WAS FOUND AT 55.0F. ALL BREASTMILK AND FORMULA WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED SMALL REFRIGERATOR WITHIN INFANT TODDLER CLASSROOM CONTAINING TIME TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING FORMULA AND BREASTMILK. REFRIGERATOR WAS FOUND AT 51F AND TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

8. Jan 15, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN PREP AREA, WASHROOMS AND CLASSROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE MAINTENANCE CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE MAINTENANCE CLOSET. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

9. Apr 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE ACLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Core

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO VENTILATION OVER RANGE IN KITCHEN .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT VENTILATION OVER RANGE OR REMOVE RANGE. CORE VIOLATION

   • Not serious Core

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT PROPER FITTING ON THE SIDES OF THE FRAME SUPPORTING THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN.INSRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION

10. Feb 6, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Feb 6, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Jan 9, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE TRAP BOX OR DISHMACHINE FOR THE USE OF PROPERLY SANITIZING EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS(INFANTS CUPS/BOTTLES ETC).SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR.

13. Sep 7, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Oct 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES AND TOASTER OVEN IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; IN HVAC ROOMS IN THE KITCHEN; CLASSROOMS 105, 107, 102, 100, 101, AND IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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 MAIN OFFICE AND THE KITCHEN. ALSO, THE CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOM IN CLASSROOM 102 IS HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; KITCHEN, HVAC ROOM IN THE KITCHEN, CLASSROOMS 107, 101, 102, AND 101. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MAINTENANCE ROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

15. Sep 22, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOWER DRAW OF STOVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR ALONG SIDE OF STOVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DAILY CLEAN.

16. Aug 28, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE MOP ROOM/STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.