Channings Childcare & Development

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 25, 2025 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: Observed approximately 40 mice droppings and 1 live roach observed on site during the inspection. Mice droppings were observed in the following areas: on the counter tops surrounding the handwashing sink and containers of dry goods in the food prep/dishwashing area, inside of a cloth bin with towels inside in the prep area, and on the floor near the stainless steel refrigerator. Also, found the inside the safari room on the floor: near the cots and in the dramatic play center. Also, found in the green room behind the air purifier. The roach was found on the wall outside of the prep area. Instructed to remove mice droppings, eliminate roach activity, clean, and sanitize affected areas. Recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. May 3, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying improperly. Instructed to dry mop properly as not to attract and harbor pests. 6-501.16. Cos.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Sep 22, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed pots and pans stored in cabinet underneath handwashing sink. Instructed to remove pots and pans from cabinet underneath handwashing sink to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c): observed single use utensils and napkins stored in uncovered containers on cubbies outside of kitchen. Instructed to cover containers of single use utensils and napkins to prevent contamination during storage.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on faucet of utility sink so that it can be easily located and serviced.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed stained ceiling tiles throughout facility in areas such as big room,outside green room door and washroom on first floor. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility and maintain. Observed damaged base board underneath dress up area in safari room. Instructed to replace baseboard and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed dust on interior bottom of cubbies in hallway outside of classroom near rear exit. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed debris on floor in green room. Instructed to detail clean behind and underneath equipment, along bases of wall and in corners of classroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on interior of hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed non working light in kitchen near exit door. Instructed to repair/replace light and maintain. Observed lightshields throughout premises with stained covers and debris inside interior. Instructed to clean lightshields and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Sep 19, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises when tcs food(chicken) prepared and cooked. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises while tcs foods are prepared, cooked and served. Corrected on site city of chicago certified foodservice manager arrived at 10:15am.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water at handwashing sink at improper minimum temperature of 74.3f outside of big room. Instructed all handwashing sinks shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f. Instructed to repair and maintain.priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper waste water disposal in three compartment sink. Observed waste water backing up into other compartment when one compartment is drained of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair for proper waste water disposal. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pots and pans stored in cabinet underneath handwashing sink. Instructed to remove pots and pans from cabinet underneath handwashing sink to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single use utensils and napkins stored in uncovered containers on cubbies outside of kitchen. Instructed to cover containers of single use utensils and napkins to prevent contamination during storage.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on faucet of utility sink so that it can be easily located and serviced.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout facility in areas such as big room,outside green room door and washroom on first floor. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility and maintain. Observed damaged base board underneath dress up area in safari room. Instructed to replace baseboard 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 dust on interior bottom of cubbies in hallway outside of classroom near rear exit. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed debris on floor in green room. Instructed to detail clean behind and underneath equipment, along bases of wall and in corners of classroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on interior of hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed non working light in kitchen near exit door. Instructed to repair/replace light and maintain. Observed lightshields throughout premises with stained covers and debris inside interior. Instructed to clean lightshields and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises when tcs food(chicken) prepared and cooked. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises while tcs foods are prepared, cooked and served. Corrected on site city of chicago certified foodservice manager arrived at 10:15am. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Feb 2, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed beans out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

6. Aug 17, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the food prep area under and around the equipment with a build up of dirt and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Dec 10, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

8. Oct 10, 2019 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to label tcs foods items in the freezer with the date (fifo).

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

9. Oct 22, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 observed no employee health policy on site.instructed management to create a employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 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: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy on site.instructed management to create a clean up policy priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

10. Oct 17, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 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 need cleaning in between the refrigerator and the cadinet to remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted water stained ceiling tiles in the women/kids washroom. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the hot water knob at the exposed hand sink between the class rooms. Must repair and maintain.

11. Apr 18, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the rear storage room.along wall base and corners.

12. Oct 16, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

13. Oct 15, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The kitchen refrigerator handles are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the door handles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The kitchen ceiling has some water damaged tiles, removed and replace the damaged tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The light shield in the kitchen has some dead insects inside, clean out the light shield.