Little Leaders of Tomorrow
5153 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644
Daycare (Under 2 Years) ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 30, 2026
Little Leaders of Tomorrow was last inspected on March 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
March 30, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in classroom and washroom areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed in use toilet room without self-closing door. Instructed to provide and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed room with mop sink in place in need of organizing, removing of all unnecessary items, and elevation of all items off floor at least 6 inches. Must mantain premise.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem themometer on the premise for testing the internal temperature of food. Instructed to provide and maintain on-site.priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 small rodent droppings on the floor in the prep area alongside refrigerator and hot hold unit, in 2 of 3 of the toilet rooms in corners around the toilet and washbowls. Instructed to remove droppings and clean and sanitize said areas. Must eliminate pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING THE SANITIZER STRENGTH AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in use toilet room without self-closing door. Instructed to provide and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed room with mop sink in place in need of organizing, removing of all unnecessary items, and elevation of all items off floor at least 6 inches. Must mantain premise.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on premise during time of inspection with valid original certificate posted for public view. The facility is operating. Preparing and serving (milk, sausages, mashed potatoes and gravy). Instructed to provide and maintain at least one certificate holder on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem themometer on the premise for testing the internal temperature of food. Instructed to provide and maintain on-site.priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 small rodent droppings on the floor in the prep area alongside refrigerator and hot hold unit, in 2 of 3 of the toilet rooms in corners around the toilet and washbowls. Instructed to remove droppings and clean and sanitize said areas. Must eliminate pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips were available on site during the time of inspection for testing the sanitizer strength at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in use toilet room without self closing door. Instructed to provide and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed room with mop sink in place in need of organizing, removing of all unneccesary items and elevation of all items off floor at least 6 inches. Must mantain premise.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles directly above children play/carpet area with excessive water damage. Instructed to replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on premise during time of inspection with valid original certificate posted for public view. The facility is operating. Preparing and serving (milk, sausages, mashed potatoes and gravy). Instructed to provide and maintain at least one certificate holder on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
License · Fail
2 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 no current pest control logbook. Last pest control on site was from 02/2022. Must provide contract, logbook and recent pest control service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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: Observed a build up of light dust inside the shelving throughout the facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize all and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage inisde the reach in refrigerator. Instructed to clean and sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the handwashing sink in the food prep area faucet knobs and observed a missing cold water knob in the toilet room located across from the infant play area. Instructed to repair and maintain both in good working order.
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 ceiling tiles in the infant play room with stained and molded tiles. Instructed to repair/change and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the duck boards throughout the facility with tape on them, coming from the wall and some with holes. Instructed to repair and maintain all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint in the staff toilet room in the rear at the lower part of the wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
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: Observed no hand washing sinks or posters near hand washing sink throughout premises. Must provide.
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: Noted the wallbase coving in the kitchen loose from the wall. Must repair and maintain to prevent debris between the wall and coving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of clutter inside rear storage rooms. Must removed clutter clean an organize areas. All stored items must be elevated 6inches off the floor for the easy of cleaning and pest monitoring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents in all washrooms throughout facility. Must clean vents and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Bserved no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sinks or posters near hand washing sink throughout premises. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control inside premises. Observed approximately 40 mice droppings on floor underneath and behind prep table and inside children's washrooms. Must clean and sanitize affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Obsered no covered waste receptacle in the unisex washroom. Instructed to provide waste receptacle in the unisex washroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of clutter inside rear storage rooms. Must removed clutter clean an organize areas. All stored items must be elevated 6inches off the floor for the easy of cleaning and pest monitoring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted the wallbase coving in the kitchen loose from the wall. Must repair and maintain to prevent debris between the wall and coving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents in all washrooms throughout facility. Must clean vents and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from1/24/2020 inspection report#2359274 observed falling ceiling tile in the restroom near the rear door and water stained ceiling tiles above the crib area and play area. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed the inspection report from 1/24/2020 not posted in plain view of of customers. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post in view of all customer's. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed falling ceiling tile in the restroom near the rear door and water stained ceiling tiles above the crib area and play area. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills 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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at the following hand sinks: the kitchen and all three restrooms. Instructed to provide hand washing signs at all hand sinks on premise.
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: Noted no thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.no citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all three women restrooms on premise. Instructed to provide covered receptacles in all three women restrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed falling ceiling tile in the restroom near the rear door and water stained ceiling tiles above the crib area and play area. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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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: Noted the wallbase coving in the kitchen loose from the wall. Must repair and maintain to prevent debris between the wall and coving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation #18 from report #2129390 on 12/18/17 not corrected: 18 - observed 10 mice droppings on a ledge behind the refrigerator in the kitchen, noted 15 mice droppings scattered on the floor along the wall base also in the kitchen, noted 30 mice droppings scattered on the floor along the wall base and in corners in the office and noted 10 mice droppings scattered in the cubby's in the rear near the exit door. Also observed 5 mice droppings on the floor under the exposed handwashing sink in the kitchen, 30 mice droppings on the floor behind the cubbys near the front door, 20 mice droppings in the staff washroom on the floor, 10 mice droppings in the janitor's closet and 10 mice droppings in the kitchen on top of the cans of food. Management instructed to clean and remove all mice droppings from the premises. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or elimin
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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: Floors need detail cleaning through out premises along the wall base and in corners especially where droppings were found.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to organize and/or remove clutter where needed to prevent harborage.
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Fail
License · Fail
4 general Show violations
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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 10 mice droppings on a ledge behind the refrigerator in the kitchen, noted 15 mice droppings scattered on the floor along the wall base also in the kitchen, noted 30 mice droppings scattered on the floor along the wall base and in corners in the office and noted 10 mice dropping scattered in the cubby's in the rear near the exit door. Instructed manager to remove droppings and detail clean affected areas. Also have the pest control company service establishment prior to reinspection. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.
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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: Floors need detail cleaning through out premises along the wall base and in corners especially where droppings were found.
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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: Noted damage wall base coving in the kitchen and office. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to organize and/or remove clutter where needed to prevent harborage.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartment sink in kitchen area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Must provide a spring on the employees washroom door for self-closing
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · 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: Observed two drain stoppers at the three comp sink; must provide three for proper set up for wash rinse and sanitizing.
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Fail
License · Fail
3 general Show violations
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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 thirty mouse droppings on the floor in the kitchen beside the grease trap under the three comp sink. Observed forty mouse droppings in the adult washroom in the rear on the floor, on top of the bait box and on a rug in the corner of the washroom. Must clean all areas and have the pest control company service establishment prior to reinspection. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.
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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 all affected areas mentioned above in violation #18.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed two drain stoppers at the three comp sink; must provide three for proper set up for wash rinse and sanitizing.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: There was no hot water available upon the beginning of the inspection, after 30 minutes there was enough hot water to fill only one compartment of the three compartment sink. Supervisor notified, licensee has 48 hours to repair the hot water system so the three comartment sink can be filled to adequately wash, rinse and sanitize the cups, dishes and utensils for the infants at the above daycare facility.
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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: An active rodent hole with a piece of pushed out metal mesh pad and 10 mouse droppings was found behind the grease trap, remove all evidence of pest activity and repair the rodent harborage behind the grease trap.
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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: The floors have dead insects along and near the rear wall and the kitchen floor is dirty in the corners and has mouse droppings in the south west corner, move the cots and cabinets and clean from corner to corner.
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