Pass

Ivory Professional Building

1401-1409 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Daycare Combo 1586 ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 3, 2026

Ivory Professional Building was last inspected on September 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 3, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed scrap materials on grounds around enclosed receptacle area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucets on hand washing sinks in children washrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: There's a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment in the closets, kitchen and classrooms with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The mechanical violation in the staff toilet room is not working. Instructed to fix and maintain ventilation.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic has no city of chicago cfm's certificate. Instructed to always have a pic with a cfm certificate. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not washing hands when changing gloves. Instructed to wash hands before/after gloves, when multi-tasking, etc. Priority 7-38-010 violation citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: There's a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment in the closets, kitchen and classrooms with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The mechanical violation in the staff toilet room is not working. Instructed to fix and maintain ventilation.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid coc cfm's certificate nor cfm manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Chicken nuggets, pasta, pizza rolls, etc.). Instructed to have a valid certificate and person on at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 violation citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an improper temperature of a mini refrigerator at 47.0f in use located in the toddler room. A held for inspection tag has been placed on the unit. Once repaired or replaced email to cdph. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the double door in the infant classroom with a small opening at the bottom of the said door. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead bugs on the floor behind the mini refrigerator and under the countertop in the infant/toddler classroom. Instructed to remove dead bugs and clean and sanitize said area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the mini cooler in the infant/toddler room with ice build up at the top of the unit. Instructed to remove ice build up and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small leak at the pipe near the grease trap under the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair said leak and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed double red doors in room labeled as studio a with a 1/4" or more gap between the doors. Instructed manager to rodent proof by sealing/closing gap to prevent entry of unwanted pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at hand sink faucet fixture in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in blue class room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sink slow draining in children washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found a clean up procedure on premises and supplies. Must obtain the appropriate sanitizer that will kill norovirus to complete clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  8. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy available for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-030

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in staff toilet room and kitchen area. Instructed manager to post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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 water stained ceiling tile in the office area; replace ceiling tile where needed.

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the classroom exposed hand sink draining slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 51 rodent droppings in the following areas: 18 in childrens library; 18 in studio b in childrens storage and along base boards, and 15 in storage closet. Instructed to remove droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain the areas. Sreious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt, dust and debris in the corners of the following rooms: studio b and c. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tile in the followiwng areas: studio c and kitchen. Instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to increase hot water pressure in children rear toilet room, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to store rags properly.

  13. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Internal temperature taken of several food products inside a cambros unit in the prep area are ground turkey was at 117.6f and sliced peaches was found at 60.3f,food items were denatured and destroyed total weight 5lbs and 11oz total cost $29.00,critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid sanitation certificate on premises,only has a copy of a city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted and displayed at this time of inspection,serious violation,7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles and provide some missing ceiling tiles in the washroom at pre-k area

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean all cubbies in all classroom areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor in staff washroom, and where needed( including underneath library).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair lower right side of doubles doors leading out to play ground area. Re-seal loose base board in children's washroom and re-paint same where needed. Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace all blown lights in kitchen.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.