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Maternity Bvm

1537 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago 60651 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 6, 2026

21

Inspections on record

13

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on May 6, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4 AT BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTIN ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 6, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 21, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 6, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2012CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 9, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 20, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Maternity Bvm — questions

Did Maternity Bvm pass its last health inspection?
Maternity Bvm at 1537 N Lawndale Ave was inspected on May 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Maternity Bvm?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4 AT BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTIN ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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