Pass

Daycare

1343 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 26, 2026

Daycare was last inspected on June 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

June 26, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles at hand sinks to stay on longer for hand washing in raindrop -classroom & toilet room,star-class room.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace rusted out door frame and gap along bottom of garbage door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on shelving units inside kitchen dry food storage area .

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for storage in walk in freezer and place on adequate shelving units.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from cloud room-cubbies & shelving units.kitchen-walk in cooler shelving units.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leak around pipe when toilet is flushed in star.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken floor tile under table in star & missing wall base in moonlight,stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean build up on upper walls in walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor in walk in cooler & under dish storage table.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs food is being prepared,handled and served such as (milk,cereal,peaches)must be on site at all times. Manager arrived on site at 9:30 a.m.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring the final surface temperature of utensils in the hot water dish machine. Instructed manager to provide irreversible registering temperature indicator for hot water dish machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil being used as a liner on the bottom shelving under the prep sink. Instructed to remove or replace with a material that is smooth and easily cleanble.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at the handsink in the cloud classroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. Repairman arrived on site at the time of inspection. Water pressure was restored.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile under the prep sink in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Chipped wall behind clean pot and pans shelving in dish washing area, instructed to provide durable smooth surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: No lighting in walk-in freezer, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items not elevated 6 inches off floor in the utility room. Must elevate items 6 inches off floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vents inside utility room. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain ventilation in kids washroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on east corner wall junctions, in cloud classroom, next to exposed hand sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at children exposed hand sink in star classroom. Classroom has 2 other exposed hand sinks. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: One handsink in classroom with no hot water. There are 2 other handsink in good repair in area. Correct sink and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Hose connected to faucet at this time. Backflow preventor needed at mop sink. Correct and maintain.

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving in dry storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in corner near coffee machines. Clean floors along walls and corners in dry storage area. Clean floor drain under prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean lower wall in dish washing area. Seal opening around pipe fitting along lower wall behind coffee prep table in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Adjust mixing valves on sink in rainbow room and right sink in star room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in rear hallway. Organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.