Pass

Allison's Infant & Toddler Center

234 E 115th St, Chicago, IL 60628

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 18, 2025

Allison's Infant & Toddler Center was last inspected on July 18, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 18, 2025 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a hand washing sign is needed at the hand washing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed coving deattached from the wall under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units in dry food storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor along walls and corners in dry food storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood not operable above stove in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on the handwashing sink in the food prep area next to a cart with paper plates, cups, and covered food. Instructed to either relocate said cart or provide a smooth and easily cleanable splash guard to avoid contaminating the items on the cart nearby.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler without a hair restraint while in the food prep area. Instructed all food handlers must wear a hair restraint while in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed forks, spoons, and serving utensils not inverted in the food prep area. Instructed to invert and maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lids on the outdoor garbage receptacle with small holes. Instructed to repair or replace said lids, so the receptacle is inaccessible to pest and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the filters on the ventilation system with dust build up above the cooking equipment in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain said filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in prep, classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water (88.7f) at hand washing sink in east washroom. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at hand washing sink for proper hand washing. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      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 over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in west furnace room and 6 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in east furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet on hand washing sink in northeast washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utiity sink. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in prep, classroom and storage areas, missing outlet cover along wall in rear east storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and inside light shields in storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 30 mice droppings on floor inside furnace room. Instructed to clean/ sanitize areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  7. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.

      Inspector’s note: Upon arrival notetd that the license suspension sign had been removed from the front entrance of the day care facility after being posted by cdph. Instructed that the license suspension sign may not be removed. The sign was placed back on the door after cdph arrived. (cos)priority foundation issued 7-42-050

      Official wording (code 63)

      Removal of suspension sign

  8. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control still exits on premises. Observed 69 mice droppings on floor and on storage shleves in dry food storage shelves in food pantry, 15 mice droppings inside cubbies in classrooms,16 mice droppings in prep area kitchen on floors around heavy equipment, 4- mice droppings in furnace room at door around floor tiles stored on floor. Also 25 mice droppings on floor in childrens washroom,along window sills and in cabinets under classroom hand sinks. Instructed to clean/sanitize all areas. Priority violation issued 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed children cubbies, all storage shelving and storage cabinets in classrooms of debris, droppingd. Must clean/ sanitize all areas. Detail clean storage areas under classroom hand sinks.

      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: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must install in teachers washroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean of debris,in prep area under hand sink, 3- compartment sink and coolers, washrooms, classrooms around heavy equipment, rear teachers breakroom, window seal, dry storage room,storage rooms on premises furnace room,mop room.instructed to clean/ sanitize all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stain soiled ceiling tiles in classrooms. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vents not clean of debris. Must clean/ maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove all clutter in storage areas and harborage of unused equipment (residential dish machine not being used in prep area to prevent pest harborage areas.

      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 (pic) certified manager on site when serving and preparing open foods,( cereal, milk, fruit cocktail), and cooking foods, in prep area. Priority foundation issued 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers training for employees

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation#38 still exist from report #2288343 dated ( 5-07-2019). Observed 63 mice droppings on floor in dry storage area, 38 droppings in kitchen behind heavy rquipment, 31 on floor in furnace room. Instructed to clean/ sanitize all areas. Strongly recommened pest service. Priority violation issued 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must install in teachers washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: : must provide food handlers training for employees

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed procedure in place. However must provide all necessary items in policy including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

      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: Evidence of improper pest control. Observed 14 mice droppings on floor in kitchen by stove and cooler, 28 mice droppings in furnace room,mop room and food pantry. Instructed to clean/sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service for treatment. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observered no quaternary test kit provided for sanitizer being use at 3- compartment sink. Instructed to provide appropriate test kit. Priority foundation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must install in teachers washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers training for employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser/soap at the hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Instructed to always have the sink with soap. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) *soap was eventually provided.

      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 80 mice droppings in the corners, around the cooling/cooking equipment and grease trap in the kitchen area. 20 in the mop sink closet area, 20 in the mechanical room and 10 scattered in the storage closets. Instructed to remove the droppings, clean and sanitize the affected areas and recommended to contact pest control for assistance. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the top and lower cabinets in the kitchen area in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean-removing dirt/debris and maintain cabinets.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/dust on the walls around the refrigerator, stove and 3-compartment sink. Also, must clean the spider webs from the kitchen and classoom areas. 6-501.114 closets and utility areas with clutter, i couldn't even go into the mop sink closet area due to clutter. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize areas. 6-501.11 instructed to replace all water stained ceiling tiles in the toilet room and kitchen area. Also, must caulk around all of the pipes and conduits in the kitchen and classrooms. 6-501.13 floors in all corners and along the wallbase in need of detail cleaning/sanitizing through out. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors inside mop sink laundry room not clean of debris. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Soiled stain ceiling tiles in classrooms. Must replace.

  14. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or tempered water at hand sink in washroom-(69.5f) of staff on pre-k side of daycare and hand sink in pre-k classroom- (71.5).premises must be reinspected 2-days days-5-1-2017 critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors inside mop sink laundry room not clean of debris.must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Soiled stain ceiling tiles in classrooms. Must replace.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • 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 single service utensils to protect from dust, dirt, contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and furnace room areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings around outlet along west wall in rear northwest classroom. Seal all openings along baseboards, around pipe fittings in all areas. Seal opening around pipe fitting under exposed sink in west classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 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: Observed 20 mice droppings scattered on shelves and floor in dry storage room, 5 mice droppings on floor between totes and shelving unit along east wall near dry storage area, 10 mice droppings on floor on west furnace room, several flying insects in northeast washroom and storage area in east classroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • 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 single service utensils to protect from dust, dirt, contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and furnace room areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings around outlet along west wall in rear northwest classroom. Seal all openings along baseboards, around pipe fittings in all areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

  17. 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: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the stove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintan the floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

  18. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  19. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 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: Observed 20-30 mice droppings on shelves, ceiling tiles behind chest freezer, on floor along walls and corners in food storage area, 5 mice on floor droppings near stove in kitchen, 5 mice droppings on floor near computers and file cabinets in west classroom. Instructed manager to call exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Following doors not rodent proofed: rear door near kitchen 1/2" gap on bottom corner of door, front and rear doors in unused classroom 1/4" gap on bottom of doors. Seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under stove in kitchen, along walls and corners in prep, office, dry storage, classroom, and furnace room areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings around pipe fittings under sinks in children washroom. Clean all ceiling and wall vents (dust buildup). Store equipment away from walls in food storage area for easy cleaning and pest control.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in kitchen.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.