Creativo!
5407 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Mar 26, 2025
Creativo! was last inspected on March 26, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
March 26, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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 microwave in kitchen does not work. Instructed to repair, replace, or remove from premises.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violations not corrected from report #2584441 dated 11/2/2023: #57 " no food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed all food handers must have food handlers certificates." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. See comments. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2593895 dated 5/3/2024. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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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 microwave in kitchen does not work. Instructed to repair, replace, or remove from premises.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violations not corrected from report #2584441 dated 11/2/2023: #55 "floor cluttered throughout mop sink room. Must elevate all items off floor or remove items." #57 " no food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed all food handers must have food handlers certificates." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor cluttered throughout mop sink room. Must elevate all items off floor or remove items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed all food handers must have food handlers certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow preventer device on mop sink faucet. Must install.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at hand sink in kitchen.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water provided throughout the facility. Water temperature of (76.5 f-77.9 f) at this time. Must provide sufficient hot water minimum temperature of 100.0f for hand washing sinks and 180f for the high temperature dishmachine. Instructed to repair and maintain as required.priority violation 7-38-030 (c),citation issued. (issued 2 day notice)see comments below.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed students in the kitchen food preparation area at this time of inspection.must not allow unnecessary persons in the kitchen food prep area and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor in storage closet and under utility mop sink not clean,need detailed cleaning(corners).
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Front entrance door with 1/4 gap on the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent/insect proofed the door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Must detail clean inside cabinet underneath the washbowl sink of the staff washroom, underneath the 2 compartment sink and underneath the exposed hand sink in the classroom.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles in the front entrance door. Must repair and maintain.
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: Clutter inside the room with mop sink. Instructed to clean, organize, elevate items off the floor to prevent rodent/insects harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 paperwork 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: 2-102.14-no employee health policy. Must provide. 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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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11-no clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to provide clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.14-all wiping cloth must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12-can not locate the back flow preventer device on the mop sink faucet. Instructed to install to be able to locate,service and miantain.
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: 6-501.11-damaged ceiling in front by the window. Instructed to repair, make the ceiling smooth easily cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-all employees handling food must take the food handlers training class,to have the food handler certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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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: Cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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: Floor in closet storage room and under mop sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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: Damaged/stained ceiling tile in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Observed door and door knob missing off 2-comp sink in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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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: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed lights not working in the kitchen and classroom. Instructed to install working lights and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust fan in employees toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Rear storage room closet not clean. Instructed to detail clean, organize supplies and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard for the exposed hand sink in the kitchen. Must provide a back flow prevention device for the mop sink. Must repair partially broken hot water faucet handle at the staff restroom handsink. Must repair the exhaust fan in the staff restroom.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.