Pass

Just Like Home, Baldwin Day Care

301 E 79th ST, Chicago, IL 60619

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 28, 2026

Just Like Home, Baldwin Day Care was last inspected on August 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 28, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Noted slow drain at bottle sink in "blue room." instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on glue boards. Instructed manager to remove all dead insects.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and dead insects on floors along walls and corners in storage closets and classrooms. Instructed manager to clean 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 stained ceiling in rear classroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The hot water pressure at the hand washing sink in the kitchen is low. Instructed to increase the hot water pressure and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the toilet rooms and classrooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Light in the kitchen is dim. Instructed to provide adequate lighting in the kitchen and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches in the cabinet under the dishwashing sink near the paper towel dispenser in the food prep area. Also, observed sticky traps with roaches across from the food prep area near the exit door. Instructed to remove dead roaches from the cabinet, replace sticky traps with roaches and bugs on them, clean, and sanitize all affected areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the red storage closet across from the food prep area with debris on the floor. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed crumbling brick facing along walls in kitchen and along walls in class rooms. Instructed manager 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 dead insect debris and spider webs in window sills and on floor near front entrance. Instructed manager to deep clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 10-15 ants and 5-10 rodent droppings in green room near hand sink and in yellow room along wall. Instructed manager to contact pest control company for service, clean and sanitize affected areas. 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 rear exit door with 1/4" gap at bottom right side. Instructed manage to seal gap to prevent entry of pests

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles over classroom areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow preventer device on the utility mop sink. Instructed to install so that it can be located, serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen above prep table. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation.

      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 procedure for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. No necessary items needed in policy with appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptace for sanitary napkins.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation not working over stove in prep area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      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: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw chicken breast improperly thawing inside container under shelving unit in dry storage area. Instructed manager to properly thaw all time/temperature control for safety food under refrigeration, submerged under running water, or as part of cooking process.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean multi-use equipment and utensils improperly stored in open hallway. Instructed manager to properly cover or invert all food equipment and utensils to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ho hot water at right sink in children washroom near refrigerator. Instructed manager to repair sink and maintain.

      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 above desk in rear classroom area. Instructed manager to replace all stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maitain the following food and non-food contact surfaces: behind the stove in kitchen, all window sills throughout the facility.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors throughout and mainain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls in kitchen, and replace stained ceiling tiles throughout. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide self-closing device on door of staff toliet room.

  14. 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 defrost the chest freezer in rear of premises,has heavy ice build-up

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area must repace tiles

    • 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 washroom door for self-closing for emploee's washroom

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the storage closet in rear of premises,to prevent rodent harborage

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.