Children Learn & Play Day Care II Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage at the 2nd fl staff's toilet room in the prep area. Instructed to provide signage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: The washbowl in the first/second toilet room on the main floor and the hand sinks in the hall all need to be recaulked around the top. Instructed to recaulk around the top of the washbowls and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Lower surface of cabinet in the kitchen area with dirt. Instructed 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: Water stained ceiling tiles in the main floor classrooms. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, under/around the heavy equipment and in the storage closets with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The storage closets in the basement with clutter. Instructed to elevate items off the floor, eliminate clutter, organize and maintain the areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Sep 17, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: The washbowl in the first toilet room on the main floor and the hand sinks in the hall all need to be recaulked around the top. Instructed to recaulk around the top of the washbowls and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floors in the basement storage areas with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -vents in the first floor toilet rooms with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The storage closets in the basement with clutter. Instructed to elevate items off the floor, eliminate clutter, organize and maintain the areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Sep 10, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found 30 small live flies on the walls, ceiling, storage racks and serving pans. Instructed to eliminate small live flies, clean the affected area and maintain area free of flies. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     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: The washbowl in the first toilet room on the main floor and the hand sinks in the hall all need to be recaulked around the top. Instructed to recaulk around the top of the washbowls and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floors in the basement storage areas with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -vents in the first floor toilet rooms with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The storage closets in the basement with clutter. Instructed to elevate items off the floor, eliminate clutter, organize and maintain the areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Dec 13, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the toilet in the kitchen not finished. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the washroom door in the kitchen not self closing. Must provide and maintain a self closing device as required.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base in the kitchen behind the refrigerators and in the food pantry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Oct 19, 2022 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed various cold tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 44-49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 4 pounds cream cheese, 4 gallons milk, and 1 pound egg and sausage sandwiches ($50). Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooler with an inadequate internal air temperature of 45 f. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers are held at 41 f and below. Unit tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

6. Mar 31, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

7. Mar 24, 2021 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations

8. Dec 14, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAP IN WINDOW SEAL IN 4-5 YR OLD ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN RISING STAR & BUSY BEE ROOMS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT,GAS METER CLOSET AND WHERE NEEDED.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Dec 7, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand washing sign at hand sink in basement toilet 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 in squeeze bottles in refrigerator.

     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.75 or more mice droppings in kitchen on top of food storage container. 4-5 yrs. Old room- closet along wall bases,cot storage room closet.food storage closet- under storage shelf.laundry room-behind washer & dryer,light bulbs along wall.basement electrical room.large motor room-next to book case.1st kids toilet room.must remove droppings .clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/7/20.(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 an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door.must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hanging spring on basement toilet room door.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must seal gap in window seal in 4-5 yr old room.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in rising star & busy bee rooms.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust buld up from wall vents in 4-5 yrs. Old room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must eleavte,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in all class rooms,storage closets throughout,gas meter closet and where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeeling paint on walls in 4-5 yrs. Old cot room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Mar 26, 2019 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee clean up procedure or kit for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

11. Mar 22, 2019 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee clean up procedure or kit for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AT 82.6F AND THE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM AT 74.7. A HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

12. Jan 11, 2019 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy for empployee. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. No citation

      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: No employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. No citation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk dry food storage containers not labeled, sugar,oatmeal,etc. Must install

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inside cabinet at handwashing sink in basement not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/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 wall areas in basement not clean of debris and inside food pantry closet. Must clean /maintain.

      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: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted or available. Instructed that a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate must be posted priority foundation violation issued 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

13. May 1, 2018 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 the first floor first restroom ceiling vent dusty, instructed to remove the rust. Also clean ceiling fan blades on the second floor prep area.

14. Mar 19, 2018 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 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 stained ceiling tiles over kids area on floor 1. Must replace. Observed hole in wall of hallway restroom on floor 2. Must repair and maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair and maintain same.

15. Nov 27, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Staff toilet room door in 2nd floor prep area not self closing. Instd to correct same.

16. Nov 17, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · 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: Over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along wallbase in basement and also on 2nd floor in storage cabinet. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Contact pest control for service. Violation 7-38-020 serious

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Staff toilet room door in 2nd floor prep area not self closing. Instd to correct same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide metal stem thermometer capable of monitoring cold foods 40f or below, and hot 140f or above.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in basement storage closets. Instd to organize and remove any unnecessary articles.

17. May 5, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · 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/sanitize interior bottom of storage cabinets in 2nd floor kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor along wallbase and at corners under service table and heavy equipment in 2nd floor kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove chipping paint from wall of 2nd floor childrens coat/cot room, re-paint.

18. Feb 9, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    4 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 shelving inside of the storage cadinets and inside the deep freezer to remove spills and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base in the 2nd floor kitchen and storage room and closet, 1st floor storage room to remove debis.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must repair and maintain self closing device on the toilet room door in the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove and/or organize clutter in the basement storage room to prevent harborage.