THE GARDNER SCHOOL

Address: 1301 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Apr 16, 2026

Key Findings

• ● Refrigerator in infant room d: storing infant formula/bottles at improper cold holding temperature, internal temperature of 74f Code 33

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Children's Services Facility
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (14 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (Canvass) 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON TOP OF COVERED STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES: CONTAINER OF MEATLOAF 110.5F AND CONTAINER OF RICE 126.0F. ALL D
• Pass — Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION COVER ABOVE FOOD UTENSILS IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL
• Pass — Thu Feb 08 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING IN FOUR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS
• Pass — Mon Mar 20 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REMOVE SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FROM ALL DUMP/"CRAFT" SINKS IN THE 2-YEAR-OLD CLASSROOMS AND MAINTAI
• Pass — Tue Jan 25 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Fri Jan 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 88.2F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATUR
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Mar 22 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS US
• Pass — Wed Sep 11 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING ON REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE ENCHANTMENT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. |
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Aug 13 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW
• Pass — Fri Apr 21 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME. | 3
• Pass — Tue Oct 04 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. VENTS IN
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Aug 17 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATOR CURRENTLY IN USE IN INFANT ROOM, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, 51.7F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Apr 23 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 50 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL
• Pass — Thu Apr 18 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PIPE UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK A LITTLE OFF FROM DRAIN AND A LEAK UNDER SINK. MUST REPAIR A

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