Living Witness Learning Day Care

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 7, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on sink stopper inside handsink located in kitchen.instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap. See comments. Instructed to install grease trap in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of food debris and grime in interior of microwave. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Apr 17, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple collapsed ceiling panels in the toddler classroom. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain in good repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jun 22, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

4. Dec 5, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the employees toilet room, located on the first floor. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the employee toilet room and 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 peeling paint on ceiling and walls of childrens toilet room, located in classroom #1. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain in good repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt in corners of floors in both childrens toilet rooms. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jun 1, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed worn door sweep at entrance door from playground. Instructed to replace to prevent pest activity.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6. May 25, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed worn door sweep at entrance door from playground. Instructed to replace to prevent pest activity.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak under middle compartment of 3 compartment sink and leaking faucet in children's washroom. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed baseboard peeling from wall in children's washroom behind toilet. Must repair 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 accumulated debris in corners of children's washroom. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no light bulbs in classroom attached to children's washroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2311524 dated 8/29/2019 not corrected: #48 found no drainboard at newly installed 3 compartment sink.must provide. #52 found no grease trap at newly installed 3 compartment sink.must install. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

7. Aug 29, 2019 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no drainboard at newly installed 3 compartment sink.must provide.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found no grease trap at newly installed 3 compartment sink.must install.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

8. Aug 7, 2019 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site but in-complete clean-up items.must 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

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerator with ambient air temperature of 50.0 f containing milk at 45.9f and mayo at 46.6f. Management stated the refrigerator was turned to the wrong temperature. Manager voluntarily discarded all food. Management stated food was valued at $10 and weighed 2 pounds. Instructed manager that all tcs foods must maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or colder at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooler with ambient air temperature of 50.0 f and heavy ice build up inside with consistent leaks. Light bulb inside cooler blinks on and off. The refrigerator is tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: AT THIS TIME OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER AND MOST RECENT OPEN KITCHENS CATERING SERVICE WAS 10/15/18 PER PROOF RECEIPTS PROVIDED. TODAY'S MENU IS CORN & BEANS, MACARONI AND BEEF, FRUITS, BREAD, AND MILK PER MENU POSTED. MANAGEMENT STATES THEY WILL HEAT IN MICROWAVE AND STATED THEY USE DISPOSABLE DISHWARE FOR STUDENTS. MANAGEMENT DECIDED AT THIS TIME TO ORDER PIZZA FOR CHILDREN FOR TODAY'S LUNCH. LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA, SALAD, JUICE, AND MILK WAS BROUGHT BACK AND SERVED ON DISPOSABLE PLATES AND DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK with at least 3 compartment for manually washing, rinsing, and SANITIZING EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS AND A GREASE TRAP. SINK MUST BE SUFFICIENT SIZE TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed buildup of food splash, grease and debris on wall behind stove and on air hood above stove. Instructed to spot 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 pealing and cracked paint in corner near children's cots. Instructed to repair 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 holes around pipes in east wall of classroom and around pipes in ceiling of toiletroom in additional classroom. Instructed to fill in, repair, 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 cobwebs in storage cabinet in classroom. Instructed to detail 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 black baseboard behind toilet in in toiletroom falling down and nonfunctioning lightbulb in ceiling light in adjacent room. Instructed to repair and replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Dec 5, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No required equipment for a vomiting or diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Disposable dish ware food containers and dry foods must not be stored under waste water piping.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing stoppers for the two compartment sink. Must provide.

     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: Ceiling in the children's washroom with peeling paint. Must remove peeling paint and make smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Nov 28, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Establishment found with no city of chicago certified food manager on site during inspection, inadequate food temperatures and evidence of insects in the food preparation area.priority foundation violation. 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: No written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 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 written procedure or required equipment for a vomiting or diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 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: No soap in the washroom in the hallway next to kitchen. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels in the staff washroom. No paper towels in the washroom in the hallway next to the kitchen. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) see above violation #10 for citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods held at improper temperatures in the refrigerator and on kitchen counter top. In the refrigerator, hot dogs at 51.3f, cooked rice and beans at 51.8f, cheese at 54.5f, milk at 56.1f. On the counter top, cut tomatoes at 61.5f, cooked carrots at 62.1f, cooked chicken at 59f. All foods discarded. Approximately 50 lbs with an estimated value of $350.00. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: All prepared tcs foods in the cooler must be properly date marked with expiration date no longer than 7 days. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the above mentioned cooler at an improper temperature of 55f with food such as cooked rice and beans at 51.8f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 41f or below, cdph contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 live ants crawling on kitchen counter tops throughout the food prep area, around the two compartment and hand washing sinks. Recommend having pest control co service for ants and must eliminated all ant activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Disposable dish ware food containers and dry foods must not be stored under waste water piping.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly held in the two compartment sink. Wet wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Soiled linens observed improperly stored hanging on splash guard at the hand washing sink. Must properly store soiled linens.

      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: Interior of all kitchen cabinets with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

      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: Missing stoppers for the two compartment sink. Must provide.

      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: Walls/back splash throughout kitchen found with tape as a sealant. Must remove tape. All walls must be smooth and cleanable-----ceiling in the children's washroom with peeling paint. Must remove peeling paint and make smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during initial inspection for one hour and ten minutes while employee was observed handling foods, bring cooked and cooled foods to room temperature on kitchen counter top before serving. Cooked chicken at 59f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. Jul 19, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on the walls behind the washbowl sink in the children's washroom. Must scrape peeling paint and re paint.

12. May 31, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. May 24, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 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: Found damaged weather strip on bottom of outside door between kitchen and playground. There are gaps from 1/2 - 1 inch along bottom and corners of door. Must repair/replace to make tight fitting (to prevent pest entry). Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of Chicago certified manager on site during inspection, while potentially hazardous foods being served and delivered. The children had cereal (with milk) for breakfast, and open kitchen delivered hot meals (sweet potato stew and green beans). A COC certified food manager must be on site at all times children are being fed, or potentially hazardous food is being hot held. Serious violation 7-38-012.

14. Jul 30, 2015 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use paper as a liner throughout kitchen cabinets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in the kitchen at the two compartment and exposed hand sinks. Must provide.

15. Jul 10, 2015 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical10 general Show violations

    • 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 soap or paper towels available at the kitchen exposed hand sink. Clean dishes being stored inside same sink. Instructed soap and paper towels must always be available at the hand washing sink and sink must be accessible at all times, unobstructed by stored items. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during storage. Open one gallon container of bbq sauce found stored under the kitchen two compartment sink with open containers of bleach, floor cleaner, powdered cleaner and other assorted cleaning items and chemicals. Bbq sauce discarded. Also observed fresh, ready to eat fruits being stored directly next to exposed hand sink. Management removed. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificates posted on the premises. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dirty food encrusted pan inside oven. Must store pots/pans clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use paper as a liner throughout kitchen cabinets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior all kitchen cabinets with dirt, clutter and cob webs. Interior kitchen oven dirty with baked on food debris.must clean, organize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along baseboards throughout the basement classrooms and kitchen with dirt, debris and dead insects. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tile above the refrigerator. Must replace. Holes in walls and along baseboards throughout the basement small classroom and adjacent washroom. Peeling paint on ceiling throughout the same classroom and washroom. Hole in wall in basement larger washroom and same washroom with dirty walls with excessive cobwebs and dead insects. Must repair all the above, clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in the kitchen at the two compartment and exposed hand sinks. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Kitchen wiping cloths must be properly stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

16. Jul 25, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Two compartment sink in prep area must be re-sealed and splash guard installed between the two compartment and expose hand sink

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken tiles in basement. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing base board in prep area and class room. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken light shields in basement . Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in closet first floor rear. Must remove clutter.