Lake & Pulaski Child Development Center
316 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60624 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 19, 2026
Lake & Pulaski Child Development Center was last inspected on October 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
October 19, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed singe service utensils not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet on handwashing sink in prep area and mixing valve need adjusting on handwashing sink in first floor staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in second floor staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in all staff washooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed toilet room handsink in disrepair in classroom next to staff toilet room and unused room both located on 2nd floor.instructed to repair and maintain in good condition. Instructed to use additional hand sinks in said rooms until repaired
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
License · Fail
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed one live cockroach crawling inside of cardboard box along the side refrigeration unit as well as 28 small rodent droppings in the following areas behind the refrigeration unit scattered on the floor, inside toxic product products in the corner, and inside additional storage closet on 2nd floor. Recommended to contact pest control. Must clean affected areas, remove cardboard, and eliminate pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room handsink in disrepair in classroom next to staff toilet room and unused room both located on 2nd floor.instructed to repair and maintain in good condition. Instructed to use additional handsinks in said rooms until repaired.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amounts of dried food debris underneath 3 compartment sink around grease trap on floor in prep area. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original city of chicago certified food managers certificate posted on site for public view or certificate holder on premise while prearing and serving tcs foods (milk). Instructed to provide and maintain at least one on-premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in upstairs storage closet where utility sink located. Instructed person in charge to elevate all items at least six inches from the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken faucet head with tape around it located at the sink in the caterpillar room. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: ) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no hand drying provision at 3 handwashing sinks located on 2nd floor in classrooms. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide.corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dish machine sanitizing (chlorine) solution at 0 ppm while in use. Dish machine filled with:plates, spoons, and forks. Low temperature dish machine tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until the low temperature dish machine is re-inspected by cdph and maintaining a sanitzing solution of 50 - 100 ppm. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no covered garbage receptacle located in any unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered garbage receptcale for any washroom women utilize.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found 1st floor and second floor ventilation system in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no hot running water at any the sink such as hand sinks in the washrooms, exposed sinks in the kitchen and class rooms and the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Instructed manager restore and maintain. Priority citation issued #7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: - observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: - observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: - observed excess clutter and equipment stored in the utility closet. Instructed to remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain the area at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: - observed a burned out light in the refrigerator unit located in the kitchen. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: - observed ceiling air vent with dust buildup in the washroom located in the inchworm classroom. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners in the class rooms to remove debris and/or spills.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted the hand sink in the washroom of teddy bear class room disattached from the wall. Must repair and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not properly maintained. Lid standing straight up in the air as a result of overflowing trash inside the dumpster. Also observed massive amounts of trash and debris on the ground around the container.must keep the lid closed on the dumpster, and keep surrounding ground area clean. May need to obtain an additional receptacle or increase number of pick-ups per week. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rusty exterior of heat vent in teddy bear classroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Finish detail cleaning floors of dirt and debris along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all equipment in all classrooms, storage rooms, mop closets, washrooms, and kitchen area(massive dirt build-up underneath 2 compartment sink and along the bases of the walls).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Finish cleaniig dirt and stains from all walls in all classrooms. Clean debris from all light shields throughout where present. Repair areas of walls in the teddy bear classroom where paint is chipping. Seal the top of the base boards in the butterfly classroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exposed hand washing sink in the sunshine classroom has a leaky pipe underneath which is leaking onto the shelf underneath which is severely warped. Instructed to repair and to keep area dry. Provide hot running water at exposed hand sink in the sunshine classroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate all clutter from all storage closets and areas. All items(food and non-food) and articles must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floors, and all mop sinks must be accessible for use.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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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: Improper pest control noted on premises in the following areas: 30 found on the floor along the base of the east wall floor in the inch worm classroom near refrigerator and behind book case on the west wall of the room near the washroom. Also found 25 mice droppings in the caterpillar classroom scattered along the base of the east wall. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, and seal up any openings found in floors, walls, and ceilings. Front doors not adequately rodent proofed, a gap greater than 1/4 inch found near the center of the double doors. Must replace broken sweeper and make sure doors are tight-fitting to prevent rodent entry. Citation issued- serious 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of heat vent in teddy bear classroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean all cabinet interiors underneath counters in all classroooms with dirt, sediment and debris inside.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors of dirt and debris along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all equipment in all classrooms, storage rooms, mop closets, washrooms, and kitchen area(massive dirt build-up underneath 2 compartment sink and along the bases of the walls).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean dirt and stains from all walls in all classrooms. Clean debris from all light shields throughout where present. Repair areas of walls in the teddy bear classroom where paint is chipping. Clean base boards in sunshine classroom. Seal the top of the base boards in the butterfly classroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exposed hand washing sink in the sunshine classroom has a leaky pipe underneath which is leaking onto the shelf underneath which is severely warped. Instructed to repair and to keep area dry. Provide hot running water at exposed hand sink in the sunshine classroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate all clutter from all classrooms, storage closets and areas. All items(food and non-food) and articles must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floors, and all mop sinks must be accessible for use.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 general Show violations
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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 rodent activity in the food prep area and classroom. 20 mouse droppings were observed on the floor of the food prep area underneath the 2 compartment sink. 10 mouse droppings were observed on the floor near the wall behind the computer in the caterpillar room. Management instructed to clean and sanitize the affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a splash guard on the exposed hand sink in the kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Noted the floor at the toilet room threshold in the inch worm room in poor repair. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain working thermometer inside the refrigerator in the kitchen.
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