Mary Crane Morse Site
1545 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 30, 2025
Mary Crane Morse Site was last inspected on May 30, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
May 30, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed third floor toilet rooms with no handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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" gap at the bottom of front double doors. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
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 a holes in the air vents in first floor 3-5yr classrooms. Instructed to seal and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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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 a bucket with water under two compartment sink.leaking mechanical stopper under the two compartment sink(by the high temp dish machine). Repair issue.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · 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: 5-204.11: must install handwashing sink in kitchen near three-compartment sink next to additional prep area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued on 11/10/22
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a): hot water sink fixtures in restrooms are labeled "out of order" in the south side restrooms and number 1 restrooms. Each restroom has 2 hand sinks where one of the two hand sinks maintains a minimum of 100f and above, and the other is at an improper temperature and is now labeled out of order. The facility must repair and ensure all hand sink fixtures in the facility are provided with water of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: 4-102.11: raw wood was observed near the 2-compartment food prep sink. The facility must ensure that surface is smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
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: 8-404.13(b:4): the previous core violation is not corrected from 3/12/21. Report#: 2492703. #39) 3-307.11: splash guard is needed between the stove and handwashing sink in the kitchen. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and a non-absorbent surface. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued on 11/10/22.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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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: Hot water sink fixtures in restrooms are measured at a temperature between 74-95.5 °f. Each restroom has 2 hand sinks where the hand sink maintains a minimum of 100f and above, and the other is at an improper temperature. The facility must repair and ensure all hand sink fixtures in the facility are provided with water of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must install handwashing sink in kitchen near three-compartment sink next to additional prep area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Raw wood was observed near the 2-compartment food prep sink. The facility must ensure that surface is smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
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: The previous core violation is not corrected from 3/12/21. Report#: 2492703. #39) 3-307.11: splash guard is needed between the stove and handwashing sink in the kitchen. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and a non-absorbent surface. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 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: Employee health policies are on site, however the agreements are not signed by each employee which renders them incomplete. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. 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: Must install handwashing sink in kitchen near three compartment sink next to additional prep area. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c) no 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: Observed the low temperature chemical dish machine not dispensing chlorine chemical sanitizer, 0ppm. Instructed to set up three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize for all dishware. Dish machine tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and properly dispenses chlorine sanitizer,100ppm. Priority violation 7-38-025. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between stove and handwashing sink in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 a missing door at 3 door cabinet(top part) in the kitchen,at third floor. Instructed to replace missing door. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non absorbent surface
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed liquid wastes from hot water tank installed above three compartment discarging water at third compartment of said sink. Instructed to re-route discharge hose to a floor drain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No self closing door at staff washroom at third floor by the gym.instructed to provide a self closing device at mentioned door.
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: Peeling paint above stove in the kitchen.surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Food or food removed from original container must be labeled with common
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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: Remove debris from interior of stove, clean and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Door at kitchen staff washroom not self closing(3th floor),instructed to provided a closing device for said door
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Broken receptacle lid in staff washroom used by kitchen staff.must replace.
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: Debris on floor under the three compartment sink around the grease trap. Wall under the grease trap with food liquid stain,clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No protective light shield provided at light in the kitchen,instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Food or food removed from original container must be labeled with common name -
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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: Remove debris from interior of stove, clean and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Broken receptacle lid in staff washroom used by kitchen staff.must replace.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Door at kitchen staff washroom not self closing(3th floor),instructed to provided a closing device for said door
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: Debris on floor under the three compartment sink around the grease trap. Wall under the grease trap with food liquid stain,clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No protective light shield provided at light in the kitchen,instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical 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: Found 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 7-38-012. 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: Found 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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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Noted back of range with char also noted condiment cabinets dirty.instructed management to clean 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: Noted ceiling tiles peeling over hot line hood.instructed management to replace ceiling tiles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Noted light caps and shield missing at food prep area across from range instructed management to replace shield and caps.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted hood and hood filters at hot line area greasy.instructed management to clean.
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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: Observed caulking around exposed hand sink in toilet room (south side of bldg)in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed missing lights in the 1st floor toilet room adjacent to the main office. Instructed to install working lights and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at exposed hand sinks in the toilet room adjacent to the main office on the 1st floor. Instructed to increase hot water pressure and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 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 a form of duct tape being used on the screen door of the fire escape door in the kitchen on the 3rd floor. Tape is prohibited on food and non food equipment. Instructed to discontinue use of tape and repair screen with proper materials and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed back of the stove in the kitchen not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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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: Observed floors in the following areas not clean; both 3rd floor toilet rooms. Toilet rooms in the blue sky and rainbow classrooms on the 1st floor. Instructed to detail clean 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 hood filters not clean in the kitchen. Detached and missing ceiling tiles above said hood. Peeling paint on walls in kitchen and on walls in the 3rd floor toilet room. Re-caulk exposed hand sinks in the blue sky and sunshine toilet rooms. Instructed to repair all 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 missing in the following areas; rainbow and sunshine classrooms. Instructed to install working lights and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed leak under 3-comp sink in kitchen on 3rd floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter under the loft in the rainbow classroom. Instructed to organize and elevate items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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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: Must clean and maintain interior of cabients at prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside prep area refrigerator. Instructed manager to provide thermoemter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Room cluttered throughout unused 3 to 5 yr old classroom. Instructed manager to elevate all items 6" off floor or remove items. Must be able to clean floor under and around all items.
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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: Must detail clean and sanitize window sills in the rainbow room on the south side of the walls to remove dirt and cobb webs.
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