Fail

Molade' Child Development Center

1120 N Lamon Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Oct 26, 2026

Molade' Child Development Center was last inspected on October 26, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 26, 2026 · Canvass

Fail

Result: Fail

1 critical2 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the high temperature dishmachine in the kitchen prep/dishwashing area (in-use) at this time of inspection; final hot water sanitizing rinse at 108f.instructed manager to repair and maintain.the said dishmachine is tagged "held for inspection" at this time.a mechanical high temperature dishwashing machine hot water sanitizing temperature must provide and maintain final sanitizing rinse at 180f (** see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025, citation issued.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed gap opening approx 1/4" inch at bottom where doors meet (front main entrance). Instructed to make doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washroom. Must provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises.instructed the person-in-charge that a city of chicago certified food service manager with an original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods)are prepared,handled, and/or served.the person-in-charge presented a xerox copy of the city of chicago certificate.advised person-in-charge (copy of said certificate is not acceptable);instructed to comply with original said certificate and post as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no running hot water at the single handwashing wash bowl sinks in the staff washroom at 87.4f, the grasshopper classroom at 88.3f and the caterpillar room at 95.5f. Instructed the hot water at all handwashing sinks must be at a minimum temperature of 100.0f. Manager called manintenece who made an adjustment and the water temperature has been corrected to 105.0f at the staff washrrom, 103.2f and 104.5 f at the grasshopper and caterpillar classrooms respectively. Priority violation 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: Observed no handwashing signage in the treehopper and butterfly classrooms and no handwashing signage in the staff washroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on condiment containers inside the 2-door refrigerator. Instructed to label properly.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside waste dumpster with garbage/trash bags on top of the dumpster lids and the surrounding area littered with garbage on the ground along with trash bags inside an old wooden baby bed. Manager cleaned up the dumpster area and the lids are tightly closed on the waste dumpster. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tile missing in the busy bees washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty overhead vent in the busy bee classroom washroom. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stains and/or gaps in the ceiling tiles in the bunny rabbit, grasshopper, and catterpillar classrooms. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vents with debris/dirty lent throughout the facility in the allstaff restroom, bunny rabbit classroom and bathroom, grass hopper classroom, caterpillars classroom and busy bees classroom bathrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Not corrected. Observed no hot running water at 70.5f at wash bowl sink in the tree hoppers classroom bathroom, tree hoppers classroom one compartment sink at 70.2f, lighting bugs classroom bathroom wash bowl sink at 71.1f, at the lighting bugs classroom one compartment sink at 70.0f and the busy bee classrooms bathroom wash bowl sink at 71.1 at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stains and/or gaps in the ceiling tiles in the bunny rabbit, grasshopper, and catterpillar classrooms. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vents with debris/dirty lent throughout the facility in the allstaff restroom, bunny rabbit classroom and bathroom, grass hopper classroom, caterpillars classroom and busy bees classroom bathrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at 70.5f at handwashing sink in the tree hoppers classroom, tree hoppers classroom utility sink at 70.2f, lighting bugs classroom handwashing sink at 71.1f, at the lighting bugs classroom utility sink at 70.0f and the busy bee classrooms bathroom handwashing sink at 71.1 at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Observed engineer/contractor on site at the time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stains and/or gaps in the ceiling tiles in the bunny rabbit, grasshopper, and catterpillar classrooms. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vents with debris/dirty lent throughout the facility in the allstaff restroom, bunny rabbit classroom and bathroom, grass hopper classroom, caterpillars classroom and busy bees classroom bathrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at 70.5f at wash bowl sink in the tree hoppers classroom bathroom, tree hoppers classroom one compartment sink at 70.2f, lighting bugs classroom bathroom wash bowl sink at 71.1f, the lighting bugs classroom one compartment sink at 70.0f and the busy bee classroom bathroom wash bowl sink at 71.1 at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 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: Observed no hot running water at wash bowl sink in the butterflies classroom bathroom at 88.2f and at the one compartment sink#1 at 66.5f in between the butterflies and caterpillars classrooms. Corrected on site during inspection and water temperatures at 110.2f and 97.5f, respectively.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stains and/or gaps in the ceiling tiles in the bunny rabbit, grasshopper, and catterpillar classrooms. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vents with debris/dirty lent throughout the facility in the allstaff restroom, bunny rabbit classroom and bathroom, grass hopper classroom, caterpillars classroom and busy bees classroom bathrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      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 manager on site with a valid city of chicago food service manager certificate while tcs foods were prepared/stored. Instructed to maintain an employee holding city of chicago food service manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the busy bee classroom handwashing sink. Temperature of water was 89.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink pipe and handwash bowl in caterpillar room draining slowly. Instructed manager said sinks must drain quickly.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed trash on ground around dumpster area located at rear of facility. Instructed to remove trash, clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees who work with food must obtain food handler training and maintain record thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on ceiling panels in the kitchen.instructed management to clean ceiling panels. Core violation

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. 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 PROGRAM ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROGRAM. VIOLATION PF 7 38-12(a) 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 clean up policy on premisis.instructed management to create a clean up policy. Violation pf 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Garbage area not maintained/ nor rodent proof. Observed 1 garbage dumpster with lid broken and in poor repair. Also observed grounds around and under grease waste dumpster with excessive grease build up and debris. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain to prevent rodent harborage. As well as to contact waste management company to install missing lid for dumpster. Serious violation #7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed top exterior of freezer and refrigerator in kitchen, with dust build up. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain, at all times.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the storage closet and landuary area along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the light sheild covers in the prep area,instructed to clean and maintain

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Found no working metal stem thermometers at premises. Must provide.

  17. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tile at entry into kitchen.must clean floor in storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose and missing wall bases in kitchen,bunny rabbit room & toilet room,busy bee room,gaps at window sills in all rooms,rusty doors in grasshopper room,loose panel on front of stove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair low hot water pressure at hand sink in butterfly toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in both storage closets.

  18. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY DOORS IN BUNNY RABBITS AND GRASSHOOPER ROOMS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN ALL CLASSROOMS CUBBIES,SHELVING UNITS,COMPUTER DESKS,WINDOW SILLS,STORAGE CABINETS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FURNACE ROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG,UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN CLASSROOMS,COT ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSET,FURNANCE ROOM,MDF & ELECTRICAL ROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND TOILET ROOMS,HALLWAYS.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AT WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BUSY BEE ROOM.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN BUNNY RABBIT ROOM AND GRASSHOPPER ROOM,LOOSE WALLOUTLET NEXT TO COMPUTER TABLE IN GRASSHOPPER ROOM,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,GRASSHOPPER ROOM,BUNNY RABBIT ROOM,BUSY BEE ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS IN BUSY BEE ROOM AND MDF/ELECTRICAL ROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DISCONNECTED PIPE AT HAND SINK IN GRASSHOPPER ROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET,COT ROOMS,MDF/ELECTRICAL ROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE/FURNANCE ROOM

  19. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at handsink and 2- compartment sink in prep area upon arrival.hot running water was restored at sinks at 11:30 a.m.must provide hot and cold running water on site at all times.(critical 7-38-030)

    • 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 evidence of more than 25 rodent droppings on book shelf in parent room,on lower shelf of art table in grasshopper room,mdf and electrical room in between clutter and under shelving units.also evidence of more than 8 live small flies flying around and on walls in classrooms and premises.also west interior adjacent door ,playground door and front entry door not tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/20/14.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty and no certified food managers certificate posted to view while food is being handled and served such as (b.b.q.beef,carrots,cauliflower,etc).must provide and post certificate and be on duty at all times food is handled,and served.(serious 7-38-012)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace rusty doors in bunny rabbits and grasshooper rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up in all classrooms cubbies,shelving units,computer desks,window sills,storage cabinets,dry food storage shelves in furnace room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt build up from floor along,under and around all equipment in classrooms,cot room,mop sink closet,furnance room,mdf & electrical room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean all ventilation vents in all classrooms and toilet rooms,hallways.must seal all gaps at window sills in all classrooms.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in busy bee room.must replace or repair stained ceiling tiles in bunny rabbit room and grasshopper room,loose walloutlet next to computer table in grasshopper room,loose and missing wall bases in kitchen,grasshopper room,bunny rabbit room,busy bee room.must clean dead insects from light shields in all classrooms and kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out bulbs in busy bee room and mdf/electrical room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace disconnected pipe at hand sink in grasshopper room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken thermometers in refrigerators in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize,remove articles off of floor and away from walls in mopsink closet,cot rooms,mdf/electrical room,dry food storage/furnance room.

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