Pass

Diana's Playpen of Little Genius's

6236 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 21, 2025

Diana's Playpen of Little Genius's was last inspected on July 21, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

July 21, 2025 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d) : observed slow drain at hand sink in little genius room.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along right & left sides of 2nd fl. Rear door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace missing door handle on reach in freezer

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust build up from shelving units and cubbies in all classrooms

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint from walls in little genius next to cots,baby room,kids toilet room,butterflies room to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in baby room,butterfly,1st fl. Staff toilet room.loose wall base in 1st & 2nd fl. Staff toilet room.must seal hole in concrete floor in basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 6-501.13 : must remove water from basement floor and keep dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 : observed mechanical ventilation in 1st fl. Staff toilet room not working must repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical12 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slow drain at hand sink in little genius room.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more mice droppings on floor of 2nd fl. Furnance room,2nd fl.under rear porch food & paper goods storage shelves,2nd fl. Staff toilet room/laundry room next to wash machine,butterfly room-on floor next to music cabinet.2- rat droppings on landing of basement. Must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/14/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of 2nd fl. Rear door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing door handle on reach in freezer .

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from shelving units and cubbies in all classrooms.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape chipping paint from walls in little genius next to cots,baby room,kids toilet room,butterflies room to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in baby room,butterfly,1st fl. Staff toilet room.loose wall base in 1st & 2nd fl. Staff toilet room.must seal hole in concrete floor in basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove water from basement floor and keep dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement & 2nd fl. Small storage closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from ventilation hood into a bucket next to stove must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation in 1st fl. Staff toilet room not working must repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2576680 6/2/23 not corrected #55-6-501.11 : observed holes and openings along the wall base in the kitchen and storage rooms. Also noted the coving in the kitchen behind the stove falling off. Must repair and maintain to prevent entry points for pests.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE 2nd FLOOR WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes and openings along the wall base in the kitchen and storage rooms. Also noted the coving in the kitchen behind the stove falling off. Must repair and maintain to prevent entry points for pests.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 mouse droppingsin upstairs janitorial closet. Observed approximately 15 mouse droppings in upstairs storage closet. Instructed person in charge to remove, sanitize and maintain all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust behind cabinets and in corners of classrooms on first floor. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bottom areas of basement entry door not rodent proof. Instructed to repair

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on yellow walls in washroom, red and blue walls in classrooms. Instructed to repair

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bottom areas of basement entry door not rodent proof. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on site. Observed 26 mice droppings in stairway and steps. Also live flies in basement storage area. Instructed to clean/sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on yellow walls in washroom, red and blue walls in classrooms. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cove base detaching from the walls in the utility and toilet room on 2nd floor. Instructed to repair 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 holes in the bottom of the wall in the utility closet. Instructed to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs in the prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. 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: Observe no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide a policy and provide proof that all management, food handlers and conditional employees acknowledges their responsibilities for reporting any illnesses transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 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: Observe no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies for handling such events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the rear butterfly class room, instructed to replace.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside of the pots storage cadinets to remove debris. Also clean the inside of the reach in cooler to remove spills.

  12. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 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 over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along wallbase in 2nd storage closet, rear storage area and around furnace. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Instd to provide recent pest control service receipt. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No ventilation in 2nd floor toilet room, window unable to open. Instd to have window able to open or provide mechanical ventilation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer missing in small cooler. Provide same.

  14. Pass

    License · Pass

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

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of oven 2nd. Floor prep.

    • 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 2nd. Floor ceiling kitchen, and over meeting table need to remove and reseal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield broken 1st. Floor hallway by water fountain need to replace.

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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.