Little Leaders of Tomorrow Day Care Center
5613 W Corcoran Pl, Chicago, IL 60644
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 30, 2026
Little Leaders of Tomorrow Day Care Center was last inspected on March 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 30, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no running water at utility sink. Instructed manager to provide hot and cold running water at utility sink.
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 debris on floors inside furnace room. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.
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 valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not self closing. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device on restroom door.
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 open crack on wall above mop sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No hot water available at mop sink located inside closet. Instructed to provide and maintain
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 excessive clutter inside employee toilet room on prmeise. Instructed to remove miscellaneus items, organize and elevate at least 6 inches above floor.
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 paint peeling above carpet area on premise. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooling unit in prep area at improper cold holding temperatures during time of inspection. Noted temperature @52f. No tcs foods were stored inside at this time. Instructed to repair unit to 41f or below and maintain. Unit tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap in poor repair and leaking at the base onto floor in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No hot water available at mop sink located inside closet. Instructed to provide and maintain
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 paint peeling above carpet area on premise. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces 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 excessive clutter inside employee toilet room on prmeise. Instructed to remove miscellaneus items, organize and elevate at least 6 inches above floor.
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 · Pass
1 critical4 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 signage at all hand washing sink throughtout facility. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the employee restroom. Instructed to provide a convered receptacle in the employee restroom.
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 soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
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 excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored insidee a spare restroom. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass 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 no covered receptacle in toilet room. Instructed to obtain and provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 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 evidence of pest activity in the rear boiler room area. Apprx 20-25 droppings in the rear closet near the pest box, on the floor and on top of the paint can. Instructed to contact pest control and have a service berfore return inspection date of feb 14th 2022 and provide pest control log sheet. 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: Observed no covered receptacle in toilet room. Instructed to obtain and provide.
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 clutter in the rear boiler room area. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the kitchen along the wall base and in corners,floor in the rear area,inside the teachers washroom. Must clean to remove debris
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 wall baseboard in poor repair in food preperation area and rear storage rooms. Must repair and maintain wall baseboard.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling air vent with dust buildup in the washrooms near the kitchen. Instructed to clean 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 violations not corrected from 1/28/2020 inspection report#2359488 #55 observed dusty vents on the ceiling located in the rear and the vent on the wall near the handicap ramp. Instructed to clean and maintain. #55observed holes on the walls throughout the kitchen. Instructed to seal all holes on premises. Priority fooundation violation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general1 paperwork 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 sign at the hand sink in the employee restroom. Instructed to provide a hand washing sign 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
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the employee restroom. Instructed to provide a convered receptacle in the employee restroom.
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 excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored insidee a spare restroom. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.
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 dusty vents on the ceiling located in the rear and the vent on the wall near the handicap ramp. Instructed to clean 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 holes on the walls throughout the kitchen. Instructed to seal all holes on premise.
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
4 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: Noted raw wood leggs hold up the exposed hand sink in the kitchen. Must seal and maintain. Also noted the shelving above the sink needs to be resealed.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow preventer device on the mop sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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: Floors need cleaning in the kitchen along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and/or debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling air vent with dust buildup in the washrooms near the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical8 general 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: 2-201.11 observed no employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 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: 2-501.11 observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies 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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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-203.11 observed no thermometer for taking food temperature, nor any in the reach in coolers for ambient air temperature. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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: 4-101.17 - observed raw wood storage shelving in the kitchen above the hot holding unit and counter tops. Must seal to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 - observed no back flow preventer device on the mop sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 - observed a leak under the pipe of the handsink located in the kitchen. Instructed to repair.
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: 6-201.11 observed a hole in the wall behind toilet in the washroom near the office and front entrance. Instructed to seal.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 - observed ceiling air vent with dust buildup in the washrooms near the office and kitchen. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 - observed burned out light bulb in the restroom near kitchen. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 - observed missing light shield and vent cover in the washroom near the kitchen. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · 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: Noted raw wood storage shelving in the kitchen above the hot holding unit and counter tops. Must seal to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a back flow device on the mop sink.
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water in the toddles washrooms and at the exposed hand sink at the baby changing station. Must provide and maintain for proper hand washing. Serious citation #7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted raw wood storage shelving in the kitchen above the hot holding unit and counter tops. Must seal to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
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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: Must clean the floors in the kitchen along the wall base and in corners,floor in the rear area,inside the teachers washroom. Must clean to remove debris.
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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 the light shield in the kitchen dirty and the wall behind the stove. Must clean to remove debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a back flow device on the mop sink.
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
4 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 the 3 compartment sink in kitchen area
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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: Must seal opening into wall inside the mop sink closet area,to prevent rodent entry
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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 washroom door for self closing
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide 1 drain stopper at the 3 compartment sink in kitchen area and provide a back flow preventer on the mop sink in closet area
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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 the 3 compartment sink
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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 the floors in the storage closets in rear of premises,along wall base and corners
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Pass
License · Pass
5 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: The shelf above the three comp sink is peeling; must seal shelf or replace.
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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: Must correct the following: repair small section of the ceiling (center area) in the adult washroom in the rear. Provide a cover for the outlet switch on the wall of the adult washroom in the rear. Paint the dry wall in the adult washroom where the light switch needs a cover.
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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: The adult washroom door needs a self closing device attached to it; install a self closing device.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must correct the following plumbing violations: two drain stoppers observed at the three comp sink; must have three to properly set up the sink for wash rinse and sanitizing. Observed the pipe underneath the utility sink in the closet leaking; repair leak. Observed low hot water pressure at the handsink in the adult washroom in the rear; must increase the hot water pressure at the handsink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize and maintain utility closet; remove unnecessary clutter.
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Pass
License · Pass
4 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: The shelf above the three compartment sink is damaged and unsanitary, replace the damaged shelf.
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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: A hole was found in the south-east corner of the of the daycare area, repair the hole in the base board area so it is smooth and easy to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The ventilation above the kitchen gas stove is not installed to code, install adequate ventilation to code.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: The rear storage area is cluttered, clean and organize said area.
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