Gads Hill Child Care Center
2653 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 7, 2025
Gads Hill Child Care Center was last inspected on October 7, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 7, 2025 · License
Result: Pass
1 critical4 general1 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwashing signage at the hand washing sink in the kitchen nor at the washbowls in the staff's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide signage and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 top surface of the washbowl in the toilet room in the rainbow classroom needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk around washbowl and maintain.
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: The right washbowl in the rear staff's women toilet room water does not stay on long enough for adequate hand washing. Instructed to fix and maintain.
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: Mop stored inside of mop sink. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No mechanical ventilation detected in the staff's toilet rooms and the toilet room in the moon classroom. Instructed to provide working mechanical ventilation and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Expired food handler certificate. Instructed to have the person to obtain and maintain a valid food handlers certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the base of the flush pipe in men's toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed women's toilet room without covered receptacle. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found rainbow and sunshine toilet room hand washing sink (1 out of 2) at temperatures ranging from 75f - 85f. Instructed to use handwashing sink directly across which is at 100f.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the base of the faucet at the 3 comp sink leaking. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Onserved the adult womens restroom push faucet handles not set at 15 seconds, you must hold the handle down, and reactivate faucet, instructed to repair, or replace the push facuet.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall around the utility mop sink in poor repair, instructed to repair/replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the light shield over the handsink not clean, instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 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: Found no original copy of a city of chicago sanitation certificate posted at premises. Serious violation. 7-38-012a. Must post/provide original foodservice sanitation certificate.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Found foodhandler at premises with no foodhandler training certificate. Must provide.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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 fan inside of refrigerator with dust accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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: Invert all clean multi-use utensils, spoons, etc to protect from contamination.
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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: Clean floors in electrical and mdf closets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair faucet and provide hot and cold running water at utility sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in hallway and storage closets.
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Pass
License · Pass
4 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: Need to seal the raw wood storage shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Need to clean interior of reach-in cooler, also the fan guard cover.need to clean and sanitize the #10 can opener.
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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: Need to replace all water damaged ceiling tiles in womens restroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Need to repair/replace leaking 3 comp. Sink nozzle.
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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.