Cuddle Care
4800 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 29, 2026
Cuddle Care was last inspected on April 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
April 29, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
2 general 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 50 mice droppings scatterd on the floor behind the desk in the office next to the kitchen. Also noted 15 mice droppings scatterd on the floor, shelving and box in the dry/paper goods storage room. Must remove droppings and clean affected area. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and store items off floor and away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general 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 20 mice droppings scatterd on the floor behind the desk in the office next to the kitchen. Also noted 15 mice droppings scatterd on the floor, shelving and box in the dry/paper goods storage room. Must remove droppings and clean affected area. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners in the room outsite of the kitchen and in the dry/paper goods storage room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2598059 on 7-25-24:38- observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls in kitchen, on electrical outlets and floor along walls and corners behind refrigerator, freezer, rolls of construction paper, on base of lower drawer behind desk in room near kitchen, on window ledges, outlets, shelving units and floor along walls and corners in classrooms, storage, office and electrical areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority citation issued 7-42-090
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units, book cases, and cubbies in classrooms. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in kitchen. 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 waste receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and store items off floor and away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed openings in walls, floor and ceiling around pipe fittings and baseboards. Instructed manager to seal all openings, cracks, crevices in walls and ceilings in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
7 general 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 over 100 mice droppings scattered on electrical outlets, floor along walls behind refrigerator, freezer, rolls of construction paper in room near kitchen, on shelving units and floor along walls and corners in classrooms, storage, and electrical areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no test kit for high temperature dishmachine. Instructed manager to provide irreversible indicator to test utensil surface temperature. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units, book cases, and cubbies in classrooms. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in kitchen. 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 waste receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and store items off floor and away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed openings in walls, floor and ceiling around pipe fittings and baseboards. Instructed manager to seal all openings, cracks, crevices in walls and ceilings in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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 loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall behind the toilet in the employees wash room. Must repair to prevent entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the storage room under storage shelving and in the kitchen in between the stove and dish washer.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 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: Unable to produce an employee health policy; instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door in the classroom closest to the kitchen; instructed to seal opening at bottom of door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in the storage room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted door in classroom (cuddle bugs)not rodent proof at bottom. Must seal to prevent rodent entry points.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered receptacle in ladies washroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors along wall base and behind all heavy equipment of dust and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Replace/repair water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Clean floor in all storage areas, within cubbie holes and under shelving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical9 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. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-012(a)(a) no citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor through out facility. Must store items 6 inches from floor.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed inside of reach in freezer with accumulation of ice build up inside. Must detail clean, defrost and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Accumulation on food debris under shelves in dry storage cabinet and under equipment. Must detail clean all areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed one of multiple hand sinks in facility in disrepair (butterfly room)not constant water flow for 15 sec minimum without reactivation for proper hand washing. Must 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 toilet room door not self closing. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in prep kitchen in disrepair and stained. Must replace all damaged and stained ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed acculumation of unnecessary articles throuout facility and disorganized and clutter for harborage conditions. Remove all unnecessary items not needed for daily operation and organize areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a position that allows air-dry without soiling and pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light in dry storage area not shatter proof or shielded. Must obtain shield or replace with shatter-resistant bulb.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical10 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. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-012(a)(a) no citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: FACILITY NOT CLEAN, EVIDENCE OF PEST; OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSET, UTILITY ROOM(MOP SINK), EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AND OTHER AREAS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM FACILITY AND SANITIZE AREA; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FACILITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020a. CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor through out facility. Must store items 6 inches from floor.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed inside of reach in freezer with accumulation of ice build up inside. Must detail clean, defrost and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Accumulation on food debris under shelves in dry storage cabinet and under equipment. Must detail clean all areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed one of multiple hand sinks in facility in disrepair (butterfly room)not constant water flow for 15 sec minimum without reactivation for proper hand washing. Must 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 toilet room door not self closing. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in prep kitchen in disrepair and stained. Must replace all damaged and stained ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed acculumation of unnecessary articles throuout facility and disorganized and clutter for harborage conditions. Remove all unnecessary items not needed for daily operation and organize areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a position that allows air-dry without soiling and pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light in dry storage area not shatter proof or shielded. Must obtain shield or replace with shatter-resistant bulb.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of cabinets in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leak under dish machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Properly organize refrigerator in kitchen.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the student storage cubbies in each class room. Must remove dust and other debris.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector’s note: The wash water at the mechanical dish machine noted at improper temperatures. Noted the wash water at 100-105 degrees f. Must repair dish machine so that the wash water is maintained at 120-140 degrees f. Critical citation issued 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the student storage cubbies in each class room. Must remove dust and other debris.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
8 general Show violations
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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 while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled & served such as (meatballs,mashed potato,rice,etc)must be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from sandle table in butterflies room,caterpillar room shelving units,kitchen lower storage cabinets.
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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: Must clean food debri from floor in kitchen & butterflies room.must repair or replace damaged floor tile in butterflies room near exit door.
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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: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tile in kitchen,loose wall bases & opening around pipe at window in butterflies room.must scrape & paint peeling paint on walls in tender time in reading area & hand sink,butterflies & caterpillars rooms at cots.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in cuddle bugs room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucets & far right leaky toilet in kids toiletroom & adjust faucets to stay on,no ventilation in staff toiletroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for refrigerator in kitchen & cuddle bugs room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize,or remove articles off of floor & away from walls in mop sink closet area & electrical room.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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: Remove dust from ceiling vent in staff washroom. Replace water stained ceiling tile in kitchen.
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