Christopher House
5235 W Belden AVE, Chicago, IL 60639
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 6, 2026
Christopher House was last inspected on May 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 6, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 observed metered handwashing sink faucets providing water for less than 15 seconds upon activation in classrooms 101 and 117. Instructed to correct to provide water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucets and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 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 metered handwashing sink faucets providing water for less than 15 seconds upon activation in classrooms 101 and 117. Instructed to correct to provide water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucets and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wash solution thermometer on dishwasher in preschool kitchen not working properly. Instructed to repair temperature gauge on dish machine to adequately reflect wash solution temperature. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-025. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 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 metered handwashing sink faucets providing water for less than 5 seconds upon activation in classrooms 118 and 119. Instructed to correct to provide water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucets and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of pizza muffins ranging from 48.0f-52.2f located in cold holding unit. Instructed to discard/denature and to maintain a cold holding temperature of at least 41f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth being stored improperly by hanging from the vegetable cleaning sink in the kitchen area. Instructed to store properly.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed trash on the ground in the surrounding area of the outside dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty/dusty overhead vent in washroom #3 at the lobby area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered bins in the last two employee's washrooms in the lobby. Instructed to provide
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up in the vent by the empolyee washrrom in the lobby. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 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 hot running water at room 107 handwashing sinks. Temperature of water was 84.5f-90.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperature requirement stored in kitchen prep table. Found internal temperature of yogurt at 55.9f instructed all tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured foods during inspection. Priority violationi 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered bins in the last two employee's washrooms in the lobby. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up in the vent by the empolyee washrrom in the lobby. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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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: Found an accumulation of dirt and debris inside the floor drain closest to the hot water sanitizing dish machine. Instructed management to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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 ice build up inside the kitchen refrigerator on door and shelves. Instructed to remove ice build-up and to maintain.
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: Observed dirty floors with debris underneath the dish machine area.instructed to clean kitchen floors in detail and to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of dusts debris on exhaust hood above the dish machine in kitchen and to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed employee's personal items stored under the exposed hand sink in food prep area. Instructed to store personal items properly in designated area and remove unnecessary items in food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed to not wash wiping cloths inside 3-compartment sink and properly store wiping cloths in an approved sanitizer.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
6 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR ON COT CLOSET IN ROOM 109
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN..MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF HOLDING EQUIPMENT,DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASSROOMS
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND ALL CLASSROOMS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND ROOM 109 TOILET ROOM
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASE IN ROOM110 TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LOWER WALL TRIM IN KITCHEN UNDER HAND SINK
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HAND SINK IN CLASS ROOM 103 IN POOR REPAIR
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for room 106 refrigerator
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Fail
License · Fail
7 general Show violations
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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: Observed evidence of appx. 12 or more live small flies in floor drain in classroom 109 toilet room,on the wall in kichen,classroom 110.also a appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of doors in room 107 ,106,,104,103,102,101,front entry doors and garbage door.must rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/8/17.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing door on cot closet in room 109.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must delime dish machine in kitchen..must clean dust build up from lower shelves of holding equipment,dust build up from all shelving units in all classrooms.
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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 dirt from floor in kitchen and all classrooms.must clean debris from floor drains in kitchen and room 109 toilet room.
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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 seal lower wall base in room110 toilet room.must repair or replace loose lower wall trim in kitchen under hand sink.
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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 hand sink in class room 103 in poor repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for room 106 refrigerator.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Observed the after school cooler interior, and the rear 2 door cooler interior not clean, instructed to clean.
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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 the following not clean ceiling vents in class room,102,and 104, instructed to clean. Also clean lightshield in room 108.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Found burnt light bulbs inside wall in cooler and inside reach in cooler. Must provide.
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Pass
License · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must invert all plastic single serving utensils properly.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lock on baby gate in room 103.
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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 dust build up in all cubbies and shelving units in all class rooms.must delime dish machine in kitchen.
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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 dirt build up from floor along wallbases in all class rooms.
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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 missing ceiling tiles in room 109 and 110.must caulk gap at walltiles in class rooms toilet rooms hand sinks room 106,104,113.caulk gap at windows in room 109.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in room 109,110,107,104.must clean dust build up from ceiling vents and tiles in all rooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair low hot water pressure at handsink on serving line in kitchen.
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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,remove clutter off of floor and away from wall in room103,107,mopsink closet.
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