Little Angels Day Care Center
6407 N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60645 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 8, 2025
Little Angels Day Care Center was last inspected on October 8, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
October 8, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up inside prep area handwash sink. Must clean interior of prep area handwash sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink middle compartment drain pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager must clean interior of grease trap, middle compartment pipe must drain quickly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects/dust build up on prep area floor. Must clean prep area floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood counters being used in kitchen prep area. Must install non porous smooth easily cleanable counters in food prep area and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of stoves and refrigerators unclean. Clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed non working refrigerator within kitchen must be removed. Observed large cardboard box in kitchen containing cuboard for kitchen must be installed or removed and stored roperly. Observed clutter creating harborage at front entrance. Remove all unecessary items to avoid harborage for insects and rodents.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Utensils hanged(front area) from the hood above the stove must be relocated to minimize contamination
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave with food splatters. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: The plastic handle at the microwave is broken, replace it.cabinet door missing under the counter top by the stove replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Burned food debris inside the electrical oven, clean and maintain. Grimes at corners of inside the compartments of the three-compartment sink.instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor at kitchen area under shelves, between oven and reach-in cooler with build-up of debris, excess dust, and accumulation of unknown items. Clean and maintain.also, wall behind the reach-in cooler and shelf in the west area by the used door in the kitchen.clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area, dishwashing area and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in utility room and kitchen floor must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at employee bathroom hand wash sinks by toddler room and at exposed hand washing sink next to diapering table.temperature of water at washroom was 86.5f and at exposed sink 96 f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25-30 live small flying insects at site during inspection in the following areas : in dish washing area 5, in food prep area 5,in rear storage area 5,by rear exposed hand sink 5,and bathroom 5 . Recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a).citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area, dishwashing area and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain clean area around outside trash dumpster
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in utility room and kitchen floor must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no solution effective for norovirus included with vomit spill kit. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a)found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 (a) observed no date marking system in place. Ready to eat and or time temperature controlled foods prepared and held in a retail food establishment for over 24 hours must have a clearly marked labeling system in place to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41f or less for a maximum of 7 days with the date of prepartion counting as day 1. Priority foundation violation no citation issued 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed splash guard needed to the left of the exposed hand sink in kitchen to protect ajacent food storage.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of cabinets containing pots and pans need to be made of nonabsorbant material. Restore surface to a smooth easily cleanable condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a)found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 (a)(2)(a)observed baby formula and milk at 50.3f within small refrigerator in infant room. 1/2 gallon of milk and formula was voluntarily discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 (a) observed no date marking system in place. Ready to eat and or time temperature controlled foods prepared and held in a retail food establishment for over 24 hours must have a clearly marked labeling system in place to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41f or less for a maximum of 7 days with the date of prepartion counting as day 1. Priority foundation violation no citation issued 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed small refrigerator in infant room containing formula and milk at 50.3f. Refrigerator was tagged during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 (a) observed mice droppings in the following areas: 50 droppings behind refrigerator in kitchen, 25 droppings around perimeter of kitchen. 100 droppings in closet within infant room containing large pipes and chemicals, in cubbys for toddlers, around permimeters of classrooms, in cabinets containing blankets for infants. Must remove all droppings throughout facility. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed splash guard needed to the left of the exposed hand sink in kitchen to protect ajacent food storage.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: All blankets and linnens for children need to stored in a clean and sanitiary manner at all times.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of cabinets containing pots and pans need to be made of nonabsorbant material. Restore surface to a smooth easily cleanable condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed dead cockroaches on interior of cabinets containing pots and pans. Must remove cockroaches, clean and sanitize all affected areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6.501.114 observed clutter and litter in closet in infant room creating rodent harborage. Must clean area and remove all clutter and litter. Maintain area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor and wall junctures throughout kithcen, mop room, bathrooms and play areas coving in poor repair. Must repair all coving at all necessary floor and wall junctures throughout facility.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.12 observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing and cooking time/temperature controlled food including chicken soup. Priority foundation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Grease inside the oven,need to clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Extended faucet at three compartment sink,is heavily leaking when water is turned on,need to repair cause broken stoppers at three compartment sink,instructed to replace
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Noted no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on site when potentially hazarous foods i.e eggs,french toast are prepared and served serious violation 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted tin foil liners on shelving in kitchen cabinets.instructed to remove and that only sooth easily cleanable surfaces may be used.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted exterior and interior of range in kitchen needs cleaning to remove food particulates.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lights burnt out at childrens play area.instructed management to replace light bulbs
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leak at faucet at mop sink.instructed management to repair and to put cap over sewer where mopsink is located
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed broken door handle on refrigerator on north wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed children's cubbies throughout premises not clean. Also, the interior of the microwave is not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean under the 3-comp sink, and mop closet. Also, floor drain in children's toilet room is not clean and needs a cover. Instructed to clean, sanitize , repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint in the mop closet and on walls throughout the premises. Also, ceiling vents in both toilet rooms have dust accumulation. Instructed to repair, clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed missing lights throughout premises. Instructed to install working lights an maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the following areas; milk crates stored in kitchen, storage closet in in infant room with excessive items. Instructed to organize and clean. Remove items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), cabinet shelving, drawers not clean, need cleaning(crevices).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas and classrooms not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint/plaster in kitchen prep area, mop sink area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at exposed hand sink in prep area, while cook is preparing food.observed cook drying her hand with a used cloth. Paper towels was provided upon my request. Critical violation:7-38-030
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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: Over 10 mice droppings were observed in the kitchen:under the white cooler,under the shelves and inside the bottom of cabinet under the stove.instructed to clean and sanitize area. Serious violation:7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Drain stopper for the three compartment sink not able to seal compartment properly,observed cook using plastic glove and drain stoppers to stop water to drain. Instructed to replace broken stoppers
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Dust build-up along the walls and corners,dust build-up inside the cabinet were children's toys are stored; debris/food accumulation under the three compartment sinks around the grease trap. Instructed to clean and maintain said area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Food spillage on wall behind the white cooler by the north door in the kitchen.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.