Christopher House-Uptown
4701 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 10, 2026
Christopher House-Uptown was last inspected on July 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
July 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink of the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor baseboard underneath/behind dishmachine in poor repair with gap/opening. Instructed to fix.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Instructed to defrost reach-in cooler/freezer inside infant room #1
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: Instructed to seal unsealed wall tile behind hand sink in prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door in the infant room adjacent to the kitchen preparation area not completely rodent proofed as required. Instructed the person in charge to rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe underneath three compartment sink in the kitchen preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to repair leaking drainpipe and maintain in good repair.
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 dirt build-up in all corners and on floors throughout the kitchen preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No running hot water at all hand sinks at 2nd, and 3rd floor classrooms and sinks, with water temperature between 88.5 f and 92.0 f. Instructed manager all hand washes sinks must reach a minimal temperature of 100.0 f by the date of reinspection. However, there is running hot water at all sinks over 110.0 f throughout the 1st floor and prep area. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside 3rd-floor refrigerators. Must provide working thermometers inside said coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood filters with accumulated dust build up. Must clean and maintain ventilation hood filters.
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 cluttered throughout in group room. Must elevate all items off floor or remove items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
4 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: Rust at lid od grease trap under three compartment sink.repair cause. Surface must be smooth easily cleanable
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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Neck faucet leaking at three compartment sink
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: Broken and missing floor tiles under three compartment sink, also walls and baseboard wall missing grout,same area. Repair issue. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material peeling paint above three compartment(above south end of drain board),remove said paint and re-paint.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Found no irreversible test kit for high temperature dishmachine.priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty 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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed back flow prevention device at mop sink leaking. Repair and maintain back flow prevention device.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Noted that the following previous minor violation from inspection report # 2060183 dated 06/13/2017 was not corrected: #38- instructed to install plumbed exposed hand sinks with hot and cold running water from city water line replacing the two portable hand washing sinks located in two classrooms at the diaper changing stations. Serious violation #7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted use of grocery bags being used for food storage. Food manager was instructed to properly store and label food items.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted the use of milk crates being used to elevate food related items. Food manager was instructed to remove the crates and elevate items 6 inches from the ground.
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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: Noted a puddle of water near the floor drain of the 3 compartment sink located in the food prep area. Food manager was instructed to clean and maintain the area at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the hand wash sink of the second floor classroom #6. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Facilities unable to maintain adequate temperatures. Infant room cooler found at 63.3f with milk at 48.6f. Cooler was removed from the premises during the inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Approximately 2 lbs milk found in the above mentioned cooler in the infant classroom at an improper temperature of 48.6f. Milk discarded. Estimated value to $4.00. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: No hot water in the 1st floor toddler room portable hand washing sink for the diaper changing station. Hot water temperature found at 75.2f. No hot water in the 2nd floor 2 yr. Old classroom #6 for the exposed hand washing sink. Hot water found at 79.5f. Buildings maintenance was able to restore hot water above 85f. To both hand washing sinks. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Food encrusted table top can opener must be cleaned after each use.
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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: Peeling paint/caulking at the kitchen three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to install plumbed exposed hand sinks with hot and cold running water from city water line replacing the two portable hand washing sinks located in two classrooms at the diaper changing stations.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in the dry food storage room.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Vent cover with dust accumulated on the 2nd floor 2 years old washroom. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found dust buildup on the ceiling vent in the men's bathroom on the 3rd floor. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
3 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: Observed food debris/dust on shelves in prep area and interior of paint cabinets in class rooms cluttered (under handwash sinks). Must clean all shelves and unclean cabinets.
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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 gap between pipe leading into wall under dishmachine. Must seal gap between wall/pipe.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometers not calibrated for food handlers. Must calibrate all metal stem thermometers for food handlers.
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