Pass

Smart From the Start

1935-1939 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60620 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 3, 2026

Smart From the Start was last inspected on April 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

April 3, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside of the cooler next to the racks to remove spills. Also clean the inside of the bottom cadinet to remove spills and/or debris.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: : 3-307.11 : must repair or replace broken splash guard on left side at hand sink in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: -201.13 : must repair or replace missing wall base in kitchen next to sink cabinets.

      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, both storage closets.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: : 3-307.11 : must repair or replace broken splash guard on left side at hand sink in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace missing in kitchen next to sink cabinets.

      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, both storage closets.

      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 certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (milk,cooked vegetables,chicken tenders etc.)must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      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 hot running water temperature at hand sink in boy's toilet room at 94.3f-96.1f and outside of class room hand sink at 71.6. Must have hot running water temperature at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signs at hand sinks outside of class room,toddlers room.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • 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 under both food storage shelves in kitchen,pre-k toy shelf,pre-school on floor behind large tote,infants on toy shelf,staff toilet room storage closet on floor in between articles .must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/3/25.(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 side door near basement and broken concrete in same area must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken splash guard on left side at hand sink in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from shelving units of all classrooms except 2's room.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky overhead drainline pipe in basement.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in wall behind door & under table in staff lounge,damaged wall bases in pre-k and missing in kitchen next to sink cabinets.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from wall in kitchen next to stove.

      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 build up from ceiling vents in both kids toilet 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 debris build up from floor in basement and water from 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 pre- school,after school,basement, both storage closets.

      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 certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (hamburgers,milk,etc.)must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 : must provide a splash guard on both sides of hand sink in kitchen next to stored articles and food.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : observed raw wood storage shelves in basement must apply a sealant or paint.must eliminate crates used for food storage in staff break room /storage area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 : observed pots to large to be submerged into 3- compartment sink must provide smaller pots or a larger sink.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in 2's furnance room,1st fl. Supply closet and all class rooms.

      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 damaged ceiling at front window in afterschool room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in all class rooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard on both sides of hand sink in kitchen next to stored articles and food.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood storage shelves in basement must apply a sealant or paint.must eliminate crates used for food storage in staff break room /storage area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pots to large to be submerged into 3- compartment sink must provide smaller pots or a larger sink.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in 2's furnance room,1st fl. Supply closet and all class rooms.

      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 chipping paint on walls in all class rooms.

      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 damaged ceiling at front window in afterschool room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the floor in the basement. Must detail clean and maintain dry as possible to prevent breeding place for pest. Also clean floors along the wall base and in corners in the following areas: kitchen behind the stove and in the washroom(employees).

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO STORED CLEANED DISHES.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED TOY SHELF IN 2 YEARS OLD ROOM AND BROKEN LEG LAYING ON FLOOR FOR MOPSINK MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT FROM WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN 2 YEARS OLD ROOM & INFANTS.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN SCHOOL AGE ROOM.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR VENT IN SCHOOL AGE ROOM.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN IN SAME.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN SCHOOL AGE ROOM,PRE- SCHOOL,PRE- K SUPPLY CLOSET,STAFF TOILET ROOM SUPPLY CLOSET,2 YEAR OLD FURNANCE ROOM,BASEMENT,HALL WAY TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL VENT IN 2 YEARS OLD ROOM.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL PARTITION IN POOR REPAIR IN INFANTS ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PRE- K ROOM & SCHOOL AGE ROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS IN CLASSROOMS.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical12 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperature at hand sinks in toodler's room @ 73.4f and infant's room @ 85.5f.must have hot running water at 100.0f .must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as a 1/2 gallon of milk @ 47.1f stored inside of infants refrigerator.product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.1/2 gallon $4.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of small refrigerator @ 51.3f with tcs food stored inside, in infant's room.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired email letter to food@cityofchicago.org.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • 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. 30 or more mice droppings in lower cabinet of 3- compartment sink.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/21/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard on both sides of hand sink in kitchen next to stored cleaned dishes.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a damaged toy shelf in 2 years old room and broken leg laying on floor for mopsink must repair or replace.must scrape and paint chipping paint from wood shelving units in 2 years old room & infants.

      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 cubbies and shelving units in school age room.

      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 and paint chipping paint on walls in school age room,2yrs old,toddlers room.

      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 wall partition in poor repair in infants room,loose wall bases in pre- k room & school age room.must remove mold build up from walls throughout basement.

      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 build up from upper wall vent in 2years 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 elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in school age room,pre- school,pre- k supply closet,staff toilet room supply closet,2 year old furnance room,basement,hall way to outside garbage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in basement and floor vent in school age room.must remove standing water from floor in basement and floor drain in same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields and end caps on all lights in classrooms.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. 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: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN KID'S BOY'S & GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: 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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO STORED CLEANED DISHES.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES IN PRE- K & PRE-SCHOOL ROOMS.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES IN PRE- K & PRE-SCHOOL ROOMS.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLOSETS,TOILET ROOM STORAGE CLOSET.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILINGS IN KITCHEN,TODDLERS,INFANTS ROOMS.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AROUND TOILET & KITCHEN ENTRY.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN KID'S BOY'S & GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report # 2555419 5/6/22 not corrected. Observed the incorrect chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink. Must provide chlorine test kit and maintain.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: 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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO STORED CLEANED DISHES.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES IN PRE- K & PRE-SCHOOL ROOMS.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN INFANTS ROOM.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILINGS IN KITCHEN,TODDLERS,INFANTS ROOMS.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AROUND TOILET & KITCHEN ENTRY.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN.

      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 OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLOSETS,TOILET ROOM STORAGE CLOSET.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      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 no hand washing signs in kid's boy's & girl's toilet room.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • 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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard on both sides of hand sink in kitchen next to stored cleaned dishes.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from cubbies in pre- k & pre-school rooms.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in infants room.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on garbage can in staff toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged ceilings in kitchen,toddlers,infants rooms.damaged floor tiles in staff toilet room around toilet & kitchen entry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from walls in kitchen.

      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 or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in all closets,toilet room storage closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields on lights in all classrooms.

      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 certified food managers certificate posted to view nor on duty while tcs foods are being served such as (chicken nachos ,milk).must be on site at all times and provide certificate.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  12. 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: Must eliminate crates used for storage and provide adequate shelving units in kitchen and where needed.

      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 in all cubbies and window sills in school-age room.must defrost ice build up in freezer of refrigerator in toddlers room.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust build up on ceiling fans and ceiling vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-202.12 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE IN KID'S TOILET ROOMS BOY'S AT 79.0F AND GIRL'S AT 69.8F & 75.2F. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND WHERE NEEDED.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN ALL CUBBIES AND WINDOW SILLS IN SCHOOL-AGE ROOM.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER OF REFRIGERATOR IN TODDLERS ROOM.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces 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, FURNACE ROOM, PAPER GOODS, AND BASEMENT.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PRE- K ROOM, PRE-SCHOOL ROOM LOOSE WALL BASE AND WALL PATRICIAN AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AROUND TOILET.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN, INFANTS & PRE-SCHOOL 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: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND CEILING VENTS.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  14. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sinks water temperature in kid's toilet rooms boy's at 79.0f and girl's at 69.8f & 75.2f. Must have a minimum of 100.0f for hand washing.must provide hot running water and maintain. (priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 60 or more mice droppings on floor in kitchen-behind refrigerator, in lower cabinet under 3- compartment sink.pre-school room -on wood ledge.2yr old room-on floor behind cots and couch.toddler room-behind couch.infants room-behind beds and refrigerator.staff toilet room-behind wash machine.must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/18/20. (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: Must eliminate crates used for storage and provide adequate shelving units in kitchen and where needed.

      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 in all cubbies and window sills in school-age room.must defrost ice build up in freezer of refrigerator in toddlers room.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris on walls in kitchen.

      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 all storage closets, furnace room, paper goods, pre-k room and basement.

      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 loose wall bases in pre- k room, pre-school room loose wall base and wall patrician and loose floor tile in staff toilet room around toilet.

      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 peeling paint on walls in all class rooms and ceilings in kitchen, infants & pre-school 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 build up on ceiling fans and ceiling vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  15. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure for responding to vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  16. 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: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 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: Observed no written procedure for responding to vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  17. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  19. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Refrigerator in kitchen food prep area still in poor repair. Air temperature of unit found at 48f. No food in unit. This unit must either be properly repaired or replaced. Unit must remained tagged. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No receipt of enrollment in the food sanitation class or city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted or provided on premises for kitchen mgr or any other employee at time of this investigation. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interiors of the storage cabinets and shelves throughout the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout(including all sections of the basement) along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment where dirt, dust, and debris are present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Re-paint section of ceiling that has been repaired in the nursery.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must properly organize all articles stored in the basement elevated 6 inches off the floors.

  20. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Refrigerator in kitchen food prep area not maintaining adequate temperature. Air temperature recorded at 45.9f-50.1f. Cooler also found running very hard with a lou noise coming from the back motor area. Must have unit serviced. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Milk-45.6f, 45.9f, cut leafy greens-45.3f - all potentially hazardous foods must be stored and/or held at 40 dergees or below until served. All products found at improper temperatures must be discarded. Critical violation. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted or provided for kitchen mgr on duty at time of this investigation.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit on premise which is required for use during the dish washing process. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interiors of the storage cabinets and shelves throughout the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout(including all sections of the basement) along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment where dirt, dust, and debris are present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Re-paint section of ceiling that has been repaired in the nursery.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must properly organize all articles stored in the basement elevated 6 inches off the floors.

  21. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  22. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 4 washbowls inside of both student restrooms with no cold water. Instructed to provide and maintain cold water at the washbowls. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for the infant room refrigerators. Instructed to provide and maintain a thermometer for all refrigeration units.

  23. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · 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: The ceiling in roon near basement stairs are in poor repair, opening observed. Instructed to seal opening.

  24. Fail

    License · 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: Observed the rear outter exit door near basement stairs not rodent proof,has a 1/4 inch gap at bopttom of door,instructed to repair door,to prevent rodent entry,serious violation 7-38-=020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The ceiling in a room near basenebt stairs are in poor repair,opening observed,instructed to seal opening

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proper lighting bin the kitchen area

    • 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 at the employees washroom

  25. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of upper cabinets in kitchen where dry foods are kept need cleaning of food spills. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the following areas; utility closet in infant area, along wallbase at corners throughtout, and stairs leading to basement and basement area. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in boys washroom in poor repair, with leak at ceiling, also leak at ceiling in area leading to infant room. Front door needs weather stripping at bottom. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink in kitchen area. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from following areas; art closet, and throughtout basement, organize and maintain at all times to prevent rodent harborage.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.