Gads Hill Center
3137 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60629
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 27, 2026
Gads Hill Center was last inspected on August 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
August 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items(boxes) in basement storage closet stored on floor. Instructed person in charge to elevate and maintain at least six inches from floor at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 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 hand wash sink not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water in the childrens washroom hand wash sink at 85.5f. Instructed hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Manager/person in charge (pic) has contacted a service technician/plumber. Plumber arrived on site at approximately 10:25am. The hot water is now at the proper temperature of 103f. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in the employee refrigerator in the basement area. Instructed to provide to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wet wiping cloths on prep surface area(s). Instructed to store properly in a sanitizing solution between usage.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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 food items stored improperly in plastic grocery bags in the employee refrigerator. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and/or containers.
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: Observed employee washroom door is not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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: Observed water-stained ceiling tile panels in the creative caterpillar classroom. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (meatballs), nor city of chicago certificate posted. Instd to have city of chicago certified manager on site and certificate posted at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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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: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling in the kitchen and utility closet. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.
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
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the toilet rooms, hallway and classrooms. Instructed to replace 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: The floors in the corners in the basement and kitchen area with dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handsinks in 3 classrooms where children eat and food is handled and served. Instd to provide handsinks with hot/cold running water under city preesure in same areas. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Observed several water damaged ceiing tiles thru out , instructed to replace. Also clean ceiling light shields in rear dragon fly classroom, and in front entrance way.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 cracked light shield in busy bees area, instructed to replace.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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: Observed dusty ceiling vent in front, instructed to clean.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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 rusty in floor grease trap cover, instructed to remove rust/reseal.
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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 front ceiling light shields, not clean, also observed water damaged ceiling tiles and light shields in the rear class rooms, instructed to clean light shields,, and replace tiles.
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Provide coving/baseboards that are missing in the basement.
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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: Seal the holes in the basement so no insect or rodent harborage. Walls and ceiling in thr small store room south side of the basement in poor repair. Instructed to repair the them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Some clutter in the basement . Instructed to clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.
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