Pass

Onward Neighborhood House

5423-31 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 28, 2026

Onward Neighborhood House was last inspected on July 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 28, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dead ants, detail clean, sanitize and maintain bumblebee classroom.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed washroom on second floor withojut handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      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: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight- fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

      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: Instructed to remove dead ants from floors under rugs and shelves of penguin classroom.

      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 milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage area. 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

  2. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen area not accessible with wiping cloth hanging from the sink. Instructed handsink is for handwashing only; sink must be accessible and maintained at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the refrigerators in the employee break room areas. Instructed to provide to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10-15 rodent droppings on the floor along the baseboard near the boiler in the utility closet. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain. Management swept it up priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping cloth on handwashing sink in the kitchen area. Instructed to store properly between usage in sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates on the floor in the utility closet being used as shelving. Instructed to remove and provide shelving that is 6 inches from the floor.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food items in plastic grocery bags in the employee break room refrigerator and freezer. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

      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 improper storage of mop in the kitchen. Instructed to store properly between usage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors underneath the handwashing sinks in the koalas and little bear classrooms and also in the little bears closet area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty overhead vent in the kitchens dry storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt accumulation on the floor under the hand wahsing sink in blue birds 1 classroom and in the furnace closet areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles gaps/buckling/warped in the little bears bathroom, bumble bees and tigers bathrooms. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop being stored/drying improperly in the utility closet. Instructed to store/dry properly and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vents/vent covers throughout the facility are stained/dirty lent debris, namely, in the butterflies, bumble bees, koala and tigers bathrooms and classrooms. Instructed to clean/paint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates stacked in the dumpster storage area. Instructed to remove and maintain dumpster storage area free of any unnecessary items.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dust build up on the ventilation fan cover inside the bumble bee classroom washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs in the kitchen area. Instructed to replace light bulbs to provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap at hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed must have hand soap at all hand sink at all times. Operator provided hand soap during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: - observed the children's handwash sinks in the classrooms, not adequately maintained. Must repair sinks to provide a hot water temperature of 100f-120f at all times. -

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site but has in-complete clean-up items as outlined in policy. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer that kills norovirus).priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued. - -

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulations of dusts showed manager and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair hand sink in 2nd floor south end staff wash room and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a covered waste receptacles in the staff 2nd floor washrooms and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulations of dusts on ceiling ventilation covers in blue birds class room showed manager.must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2222542 DATED:09/19/2018 56 MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILET ROOMS. - Dec 19, 2018 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 12/16/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  9. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14: no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-012. 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: 2-501.11: no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. 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: 6-202.15: must provide door sweep for the playground entrance door.

      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: 6-501.112: observed dead insects throughout the upstairs area and near the playground entrance door. Must remove dead insects, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas.

      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: 4-903.11(a): observed articles inside some classroom storage closets stored directly on the floor. Must remove and provide articles to be stored 6" off the floor and allowing accessibility for adequate floor cleaning.

      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: 4-202.16: observed milk crates being used as shelving in the kitchen and some classrooms. Must remove and provide a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable surface 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed excessive food debris inside the staff microwave. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b): must repair washbowl sink in the upstairs staff bathroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12(a): observed an excessive accumulation of dirt/debris on the floor in the following areas: under the classroom sinks, inside the classroom closets, in the maintenance closet. Must remove dirt/debris, clean, and maintain areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11: must provide working exhaust ventilation inside all toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

    • 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 DEBRIS AND DUST FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BLUE BIRDS #2,KOALAS.

    • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN PENGUINIS NEAR WATER TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SEA TURTLES,PANTHERS,WIGGLE WORMS.

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 1- door refrigerator in 1st fl. Food storage area at 55.1f with potentially hazardous foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240 when ready.must have cold holding unit at 40.0f or below.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of 4- crates of 1/2 pints of milks ranging from 45.1f-50.6f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 40.0f or below.appx. 100lbs.$60(critical 7-38-005a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on shelving units in all class rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and dust from floor along wall bases in all class rooms.must repair or replace missing and damaged floor tiles in blue birds #2,koalas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in 1st fl. Dry food storage area,loose wall base in penguinis near water table.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in sea turtles,panthers,wiggle worms.

  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: Observed the rear 2 door cooler interior not clean, instructed to clean, also clean unused rear 3 door cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles in the kitchen area, instructed to replace.

    • 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 damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen front storage area, and in panther coatroom, instructed to replace. Also clean dusty ceiling vent in zebra class room.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Found no metal stem thermometers. Must provide.

  14. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stall lock in women's toilet room in poor repair,worn cutting board.must recaulk hand sink in unisex toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from computer desks and all shelving units in class rooms koaloas,zebras,wiggle worm.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on floor in all classrooms and hot water tank room.must repair or replace missing floor tile in zebra room near exit door.

    • 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 from all walls in hallway and doors of classrooms.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in koalas,zebra ceiling & toilet room,wiggle worm room and toilet room ,blue bird i & ii wall damaged in toilet room and class room,boy's toilet room & kitchen near 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide shatter proof bulbs or light shields on lights in kitchen and food storage area,wiggle worm,blue bird i & ii.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in mop sink closet.

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