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No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 6, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door weather stripping worn at the bottom allowing possible entry point for pests. Must repair and maintain

     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 15 mice droppings scattered on the storage shelving in the kitchen. Noted 20 mice droppings scattered along the wall base in a vacant class room/storage area behind computers. Noted 5 droppings on the floor in the sunshine room with a hole in the wall. Must detail clean and sanitize all affected area and call pest control for service. Prioirty foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize food storage shelving in the kitchen to remove droppings

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors through out need cleaning through along the wall base and in corner to remove debris and droppings.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a few holes and openings in the floor base in the class rooms (carebear, sunshine and caterpillar). Instructed manager to seal all opening where ever needed to prevent further entry points for pests

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Sep 19, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

3. Feb 13, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Feb 9, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperature at hand sinks in staff toilet room at 81.1f.boy's - ranging from 66.2f,68.0f,74.5f,79.5f and girl's-89.4f (2nd)and (4th)87.8f.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

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more mice droppings in infants room- on floor behind refrigerator.bumble bee's room-in lower cubbie.sunshine room-on floor in discovery area,behind play kitchen and on shelf in library area.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/9/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom center of rear double door must make tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • 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

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on garbage can in staff toilet room must provide and maintain.

     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 floor tiles in kitchen near stove,care bears,caterpillars.loose wall bases in explorers and dry food storage area.lower wall damaged in bumble bee's behind play kitchen.

     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 infants,little angels,explorers.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops to dry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in furnace room.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Sep 27, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the two middle sink in the girls washroom with low hot water pressure. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the filter above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Aug 28, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Aug 26, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • 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 A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN 2YR OLD ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: nspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2 YR OLD ROOM,LOOSE WALLBASE IN 3YR OLD ROOM & MOPSINK CLOSET,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BUMBLE BEE & ADORABLES ROOM,HOLE IN FLOOR IN LITTLE ANGLE ROOM AND HOLE IN WALL BASE IN STAFF BREAKROOM,LOOSE CAULKING AROUND LAST HAND SINK IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Aug 19, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   10 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage container with correct name and maintain.

     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 dropping on food /paper/dish storage shelves,on floor in between shelvings in kitchen,on floor near hole in wall in staff breakroom.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/19/22.(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 rear double doors. Must make doors tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on dish storage shelf.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose toilet handle on last toilet in girl's .

     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 stained ceiling tiles in 2 yr old room,loose wallbase in 3yr old room & mopsink closet,damaged floor tiles in bumble bee & adorables room,hole in floor in little angle room and hole in wall base in staff breakroom,loose caulking around last hand sink in boy's toilet room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chipping paint on wall in 2yr old room.must scrape and paint.

     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 furnance room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling ventilation cover in staff toilet room.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Sep 23, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside infant room refrigerator. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling in rear utility storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Aug 19, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • 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

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside infant room refrigerator. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacle in all areas waste is commonly discarded..

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling in rear utility storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site or valid certificate posted. A certified 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

11. Dec 22, 2020 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

12. Nov 19, 2019 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

13. Jun 20, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken/cracked floor tiles in front of the coolers and hand washing sinks. Instructed to replace all broken/damaged floor tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

14. Apr 26, 2018 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings along baseboards under 3-compartment sink in kitchen and rear classroom areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair cold water handle on utility sink.

15. Sep 14, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer devices at mop sink. Instructed to install. Observed minor/small water leaking from drain pipes under 3 compartment sink in food prep area. Instructed to repair/seal and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer stored in refrigerator. Instructed to provide working thermometer.

16. Sep 7, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 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 approximately 30 mice droppings on floor behind computer desks in classrooms, behind portable exposed hand sinks in classrooms, under the cribs in infant room, and inside storage room. Instructed to eliminate pest activity on premises, clean, sanitize and maintain. Instructed to contact pest control for service to prevent/eliminate current pest activity on premises. Serious violation: 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors around perimeter of each classrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed larger hole on wall leading to attic. Instructed to seal/repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer devices at mop sink. Instructed to install. Observed minor/small water leaking from drain pipes under 3 compartment sink in food prep area. Instructed to repair/seal and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer stored in refrigerator. Instructed to provide working thermometer.

17. Jul 13, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

18. Oct 1, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the drain under the 3 compartment sink dirty. Must clean to prevent breeding place for pest. Also noted the one of the hand sink fixtures loose. Must repair and maintain.

19. Oct 15, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations