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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

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

  4. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  6. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • 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).

    • 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).

    • 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.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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.