Caterpillar Care

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 3, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Oct 2, 2025 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No hands drying provision provided at kitchen and employees restroom hand washing facilities, using only cloth towels, instructed not to use cloth towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in infants refrigerator. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

3. Jun 12, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the adult washroom. Management instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

4. Sep 18, 2023 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap. Instructed to install a grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site at time of inspection while facility was in operation. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice 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

5. May 13, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Sep 10, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside teachers reach in cooler. Must provide a working thermometer inside cooler.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Ice build up inside toddler room reach in cooler. Must remove ice build up inside cooler and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Mar 30, 2020 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Feb 20, 2020 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Dec 16, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall base in mop sink closet,missing wall outlet cover and damaged wall in toddlers room,water damaged soffit at windows in infants and 2 year old rooms & loose wires at wall.

     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 vents in 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 elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in elevator lift room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jul 26, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general 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/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued. 90 days given to comply.

      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 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. 90 days given to comply.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup in the washroom vent near the infant room. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out ceiling light in the washroom near the infant room. Instructed to replace and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Sep 14, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

12. Aug 8, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vent in the toilet room next to the kitchen. Remove dirt/dust build up and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to eliminate the clutter and organize the side storage area. Maintain same.

13. Jan 25, 2016 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Dec 9, 2015 Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed the refrigerator outside of the infant room with an air temperature of 56f and the refrigerator inside of the toddler room with an air temperature of 50f. Management instructed to repair and maintain the refrigerators below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperatures inside of the refrigerators. Observed milk at 44.6f. Management voluntarily discarded 3 gallons of milk worth $15. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: No 3 compartment sink or commercial dishwashing machine located on the premises. Management instructed to install either a sink or commercial dishmachine to wash and sanitize dishes and utensils. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times with a valid certiciate on premises while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary was posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

    • 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 microwave.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the ceiling drywall in disrepair in the infant room.

15. Jul 23, 2013 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Pending violation at this time. See comments below

16. Jul 12, 2013 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Must have coolers on premises on and working at 40 F or below and freezer at 0 F or below.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Not able to properly sanitize equipment or utensils. Instructed to install commercial high or low temp dish machine or install 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to install more light.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door for staff must be self closing.

17. May 21, 2013 Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Must have coolers on premises on and working at 40 F or below and freezer at 0 F or below.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Not able to properly sanitize equipment or utensils. Instructed to install commercial high or low temp dish machine or install 3 compartment sink.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install exposed handsink in prep area.

    • 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: Must provided written pest control logbook with all required documents and service invoice from licensed pest control company.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to have city of chicago certified food manager certifcate on premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must have all surfaces detailed clean and sanitized and have all equipment on premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor must be detailed clean through-out premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must have openings in walls repaired and sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Adequate light not provided in area. Instructed to install more light.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door for staff must be self closing.