American Montessori Acamedy-south Loop

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Inspections

1. Sep 8, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Sep 3, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INSTALLED. FACILITY'S KITCHEN IS UNDER REPAIR AND DOES NOT HAVE A WAY TO WASH RINSE OR SANITIZE DISHES. FACILITY HAS BEEN USING A RESIDENTIAL DISH WASHER LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOMS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. THE DISH MACHINES DOES NOT DISPLAY A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

3. Jun 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUCH AS TURKEY PATTY, MILK). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENT IN CLASSROOM 5 BATHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

4. Feb 29, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Feb 21, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT 2 OF THE CHILDREN TOILET ROOMS. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, VARIETY OF CHEESE ETC) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 46F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER OF CLASSROOM 8. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 2 LBS $40. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     FOUND COOLERS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND APPROX. 35 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ROOM 3, ROOM 5 ALONG THE WALL IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

6. Mar 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. May 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. May 16, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     SEE VIOLATION #59

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. INSPECTION REPORT #2555448 DATED MAY 9TH 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

9. May 9, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ORIGINAL COPIES ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED MILK AND CHEESE PRODUCTS BEING HELD AT 51 F IN PRE PRIMARY DOWN CLASSROOM. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 GALLONS OF MILK($36), 2.5 POUNDS OF SHREDDED CHEESE ($12), AND 5 POUNDS OF MEDIUM CHEDDAR CHEESE BLOCKS ($16). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE COOLER IS NOT STOCKED PASSED CAPICITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE COLD AIR FLOW. INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE RETURNED TO 38 F AFTER COOLER WAS CLEARED OUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED QUAT SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZING SOLUTION; FACILITY UTILIZES CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHTBULB IN UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT PROPERLY WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS

10. Mar 12, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

11. Jul 25, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.