Conditional

Mother's Touch Day Care

2501 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60629

Daycare (Under 2 Years) ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 25, 2026

Mother's Touch Day Care was last inspected on August 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 25, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer on site. Instructed person in charge to maintain chemical test kit on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued. (person in charge obtained chemical test kit at end of inspection)

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in refrigerator in infant classroom and cooler/freezer unit in the basement area. Instructed to provide to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between the hand wash sink and the stove in the kitchen. Insturcted to provide a washable splashguard.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee washroom door, near the kitchen area, self closing device not connected. Instructed to correct.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged/warped ceiling tile panels in the 4-5 year olds classroom. Instructed to replace damaged/warped ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Staff toilet room door in prep area not self closing. Instd to have door self closing and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the basement and kitchen. Instructed manager to store food items at least six inches from floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to install a covered receptacle in the basement bathroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed ceiling above the basement food storage area. Instructed food manager to cover the ceiling so that it is sealed, smooth and easily cleanable in all prep areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the basement toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in storage areas in basement need cleaning of debris. Also some areas wet in basement. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the handle missing off of the refrigerator in the kitchen area. Instructed to provide/replace handle. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet facilities that the female staff uses does not have a receptacle with a lid. Instructed to provide a receptacle with lid for disposal of sanitary napkins. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the basement, storage, utility closets and in the corners in the kitchen with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · 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: Found no employee health policy where management, food and conditional employees have knowledge of their responsibilities of reporting any illnesses that's transmissible through food on site. Instructed to provide a policy and proof. Priority foundation 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: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to obtain a procedure and provide all necessary supplies to handle such events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      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: Found no hand washing signage or poster in the rear toilet room in the prep area. Instructed to provide a sign and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All items must be off the floor 6 inches in the basement and in storage rooms. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Self closing device must be install to washroom door. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Washbowl in staff bathroom on the first floor slow draining. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler on first floor and in the basement in need of thermometers. Must in stall and maintain.

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen prep table not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 ceiling tiles water damaged in front class room, instructed to replace.

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3-compartment sink faucet. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide internal thermometers for coolers.

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