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Busy Bumble Bee Academy Daycare

6450 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 21, 2026

Busy Bumble Bee Academy Daycare was last inspected on September 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

September 21, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the two-door kitchen refrigerator. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in rear furnace room. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed fly strip hanging inside kitchen. Instructed manager to remove fly strip from prep and dish washing areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted inside infant room and stored on floor in dry storage area. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing filter above stove. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light inside north employee washroom. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighing inside north employee washroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the wall next to the stove to remove splatter. Instructed to clean the floor tile on both sides of the grease trap under the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Instructed to clean the ceiling vent in the kitchen to remove dust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some dust hanging from the left side of the vent system above the stove; instructed to remove dust.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls need stove in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small hole in the wall of the employee washroom behind the disposal unit; seal hole in wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The exposed hand sink in the kitchen is draining slowly; must correct so that sink drains properly.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity (mice), noted over 50 mice droppings in multiple areas such as: pooh bear i and ii classrooms, butterfly room, storage rooms and cubbies. Also noted live roach crawling across lobby floor. Must remove droppings, clean/sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Bring water at hand sink in the kitchen to adequate pressure.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside dumpster overloaded, preventing proper lid closure. Must maintain dumpster at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along wall base at corners and throughout all storage areas of debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole in the wall in the infant room. Repair/seal the opening in the wall to prevent pest/rodent entry points.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove unused equipment, unnecessary articles in the form of rugs, and garbage bags in the storage area. Organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued.

      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 procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx"1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door and rear door.must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from toy shelves in all class rooms.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair slow drain at hand sink in kids toiletroom.

      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 damaged wall in staff toilet room,hole in lower wall base in staff lounge and missing wall base in kids toiletroom.must seal gaps in lower wall bases where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield in dry food storage area..must replace burnt out light in before & after room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

      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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2232760 11/5/18 not corrected #38- still observed appx. 75 or more rodent droppings prep area-on floor next to refrigerator ,under 3- comp sink,dish storage area-along wall bases and under shelving units,on floor in rear refrigerator storage area along wall bases.staff lounge-along wall bases and on toy shelves.dry food storage area-along wall base.before & after room-on toy shelves and along wall base.additional classrooms on northside of building shelving units.receptionist area-lower ledge at desk and fire alarm system,furnance room-along wall base.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/13/18.(priority 7-42-090)

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #59

      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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KIDS TOILETROOM

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE IN STAFF LOUNGE AND MISSING WALL BASE IN KIDS TOILETROOM.MUST SEAL GAPS IN LOWER WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA..MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BEFORE & AFTER ROOM

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't demonstrate knowledge of food operation .must provide(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      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 procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed appx. 100 or more rodent droppings prep area-on floor next to refrigerator and stove,under 3- comp sink,dish storage area-on top of unused chest freezer and along wall bases of shelving units,on floor in rear refrigerator storage area.staff lounge-along wall bases and on toy shelves.dry food storage area-along wall base.before & after room-on toy shelves and along wall base.maintenance closet-on floor in between articles.supply closet- on floor in between articles.buzzy bee's- block shelf.staff toiletroom-behind toilet.receptionist area-lower ledge at desk and fire alarm systemfurnance room-along wall base..must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/5/18.(priority foundation-7-38-020(a)

      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 an appx"1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door.must make door tight fitting.

      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 multiuse utensils on dish storage shelves and lower shelves of prep tables.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from toy shelves in all class rooms.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair slow drain at hand sink in kids toiletroom.

      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 damaged wall in staff toilet room,hole in lower wall base in staff lounge and missing wall base in kids toiletroom.must seal gaps in lower wall bases where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize excessive clutter in staff lounge,maintenance closet,supply closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield in dry food storage area..must replace burnt out light in before & after room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean can opener blade and sleeve holder at the prep table in the kitchen. Clean stove and prep table in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors around and behind kitchen equipment. Clean floor inside of furnace room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean walls around equipment in kitchen. Clean vents above cooking equipment and all ceiling and wall vents to remove dust observed in classrooms and washrooms. Seal small holes in walls where needed along the wall bases.

  13. 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: Must clean the exterior of grill and stove, storage shelving, interior of the reach in freezer(defrost and clean).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the storage area and in the kitchen along the wall base to remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one of the hands sinks in the kids toilet room not properly working. Also noted a leak at the base of the faucet at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter in the storage room. Must remove unnecessary items and organize others 6" off the floor and way from the walls for cleaning and pest monitoring.

  14. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE AND VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM 3- COMP SINK BASIN & EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,ALL UNUSED (REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZERS)MUST DEFROST FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN CARPETS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND REGISTRATION AREA.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM CARPET IN INFANTS ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLBASES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT AND IN ALL CLASSROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT AND IN ALL CLASSROOMS,DAMAGED CEILINGS IN SAME AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT AND IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND PIPE AT HAND SINK REAR UNUSED TOILETROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES (TOYS,BOARDS,STORAGE BINS,ETC.) IN UNUSED CLASSROOMS,IN ALL CLASSROOMS,MOPSINK CLOSET,STORAGE CLOSETS AND WHERE NEEDED.

  15. Fail

    License · Fail

    9 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 evidence of appx. 80 or more rodent droppings in kitchen on ledge,dryfood storage on outlet cover,rear toy storage area in book cases,cubbies and ledges at wall,on table,dish storage area in & on dishes on shelving units,in cambros,under crates,pre-k/kindergarten room on wall ledge,registration room behind coat rack,receptionist area on lower shelves,infants room on wall ledge,under cot in closet and cubbies,unused classrooms on shelves and cubbies.also evidence of appx.20 or more live ants crawling on wall in rear refrigerator area.also east door along bottom center and rear garbage door at lock not tight fitting.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/8/15.(serious 7-38-020).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from prep table and ventilation hood in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from 3- comp sink basin & exterior of food storage cabinets,cubbies and shelving units in all classrooms,all unused (refrigerator and freezers)must defrost freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean carpets in all classrooms and registration area.must remove tape from carpet in infants room.must clean floor throughout along wallbases.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt and debri from walls throughout and in all classrooms.must repair or replace missing and damaged wall bases throughout and in all classrooms,damaged ceilings in same areas.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls throughout and in all classrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in all classrooms and throughout premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove towel wrapped around pipe at hand sink rear unused toiletroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for infants refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove,organize,elevate massive amount of articles (toys,boards,storage bins,etc.) in unused classrooms,in all classrooms,mopsink closet,storage closets and where needed.

  16. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE REUSE OF LARGE TIN CANS. LARGE TIN CANS ARE A SINGLE SERVICE ITEM AND ARE NOT TO BE REUSED TO STORE FOOD OR OTHER ITEMS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER TOP IN DISREPAIR CRACKED AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. ALL DUCT TAPE MUST BE REMOVED AND TOP MUST BE REPAIRED CORRECTLY. MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN CABINETS WITHIN KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR WITH FLAKING PEELING CORK BOARD. ALL INTERIOR OF CABINETS NEED TO BE NON ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CABINET DOOR IN TODDLER DOOR MISSING. MUST REPLACE CABINET DOOR. OBSERVED SHELF UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE CONTAINS RUST REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN: STOVE TOP, INTERIOR AND BEHIND STOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED POTS AND PANS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMUALTION : KITCHEN FLOORS IN CORNERS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BOTH DRY STORAGE ROOMS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING AND REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED MOP SINK ROOM WITH UNCLEAN FLOOR CLEAN AND MAINTIAN. OBSERVED LOCKED STORAGE CLOSET OFF OF TODLER ROOM WITH UNCLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED IN A SNAITIARY CONDITION.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS IN DISREPAIR: WALL NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BASES OF WALLS NEAR FURNACE ROOM. REPAIR WALLS TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Comments: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED OR REPAIRED. 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, WARMING UNIT IN KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN OUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAKE ROOMS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND THINGS AND TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MOP ROOM, LOCKED CLOSET OFF OF TODLER ROOM, STORAGE ROOM NORTHSIDE OF BUILDING NEXT TO CLASSROOMS. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED, ORGANIZED ALL STORAGE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR SO THAT FLOORS CAN BE CLEANED UNDERNEATH. MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY CONDITION

  17. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    9 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 20 mice droppings in corner of kitchen near stove. Observed approximately 10 mice droppings on food storage shelves next to stove. Observed approximately 20 mice droppings under shelving in rear closet near toddler room. Remove all droppings. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed the reuse of large tin cans. Large tin cans are a single service item and are not to be reused to store food or other items.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed reach in chest freezer top in disrepair cracked and repaired with duct tape. All duct tape must be removed and top must be repaired correctly. Maintain. Observed interior of reach in cabinets within kitchen in disrepair with flaking peeling cork board. All interior of cabinets need to be non absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Paint or seal and maintain. Observed cabinet door in toddler door missing. Must replace cabinet door. Observed shelf under food prep table contains rust remove rust and restore surface to a smooth easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following areas unclean: stove top, interior and behind stove. Clean and maintain. Observed pots and pans with heavy grease accumulation. Clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following floors unclean with dirt and grease accumualtion : kitchen floors in corners along walls and under and behind equipment. Observed floors in both dry storage rooms unclean under and behind shelving and refrigerators. Observed mop sink room with unclean floor clean and maintian. Observed locked storage closet off of todler room with unclean floor under storage shelves. All floors need to be cleaned sanitized and maintained in a snaitiary condition.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following walls in disrepair: wall next to 3 compartment sink, bases of walls near furnace room. Repair walls to smooth easily cleanable surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak under exposed handwashing sink in kitchen repair and maintain sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean out the following areas remove clutter and make rooms accessible for cleaning under and behind things and to deter rodent and insect harborage. Mop room, locked closet off of todler room, storage room northside of building next to classrooms. All areas must be cleaned, organized all storage items need to be stored at least 6 inches off floor so that floors can be cleaned underneath. Maintain all areas in a clean and sanitiary condition.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following items need to be removed or repaired. 2 door refrigerator in rear dry storage room, warming unit in kitchen.

  18. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · 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: Must seal all holes along walls throughout premises to prevent rodent entry and harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary clutter in the north unused classroom and better organize the remaining items. Must store all items in the mop sink closet 6 inches off the floor.

  19. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 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: Noted evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 40 mice droppings scattered along walls in the rear middle classroom,in the rear storage areas,in the kitchen and in the furnace room. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors under the 3 compartment sink and remove excessive grease build up. Must repair broken floor tiles under the 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean floors in north unused classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls under the 3 compartment sink. Repair opening along the wall base in the front middle classroom to prevent rodent harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary clutter in the north unused classroom and better organize the remaining items. Must store all items in the mop sink closet 6 inches off the floor.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.