The Gardner School

Year by year

Inspections

1. Mar 5, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING/HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN AN UPRIGHT MOUNTED POSITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION THROUGHT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2. Jan 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jan 19, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

4. Feb 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PEOPLE WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENT IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NEAR CLASSROOMS COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

5. Jan 21, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE MINI REFRIGERATORS IN DISCOVERY C AND FANTASY CLASSROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jul 2, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jun 25, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND WASH BASIN DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

8. Jan 17, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Jan 17, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE

10. Oct 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR LAUNDRY ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE ADULT WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

11. Mar 20, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER STICKY. MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: TEACHER'S LOUNGE,LAUNDRY ROOM AND IN THE TODDLERS CLASS ROOMS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE TEACHER'S WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.

12. Dec 12, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dust buildup on vent cover in front lobby rest room. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed clutter in laundry room, in corner area. Instructed manager to elevate items off floor at least 6 inches and to detail clean and maintain.

13. Mar 1, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Feb 19, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.WE OBSERVED REAR DOOR THAT GOES OUT TO THE ALLEY WITH AN 1/4 TO 1/2" GAP.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE,IDPH CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON 12-31-14.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATE CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-30-15,REPORT #1454048(FAILED COMPLIANCE FORM)NOT POSTED,INSTEAD POSTED AT FRONT HALLWAY WITH OTHER LICENSES IS A COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT FROM FEBRUARY 13,2014,REPORT#1396183. INSPECTION SUMMARY IS DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND PRESENTLY POSTED SERIOUS VIOLATION7-42-010(B)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MOP / LAUNDRY ROOM TOO MANY ITMES (GALLONS OF PAINT AND OTHER MATERIAL)STORED ON FLOORS.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR AND SWEEP/MAINTAN AREA.

15. Jun 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO ENROLL IN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER DAMAGE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN INFANT ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRAIN LINE AND FLOOR DRAIN AT ICE MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

16. Feb 13, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.