Coddled Care

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 29, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Noted approximately a half gallon of milk inside the infant room cooler at an improper temperature of 49.2f. Milk discarded. Reviewed cold holding temperature requirements and recommend maintaining cooler temperature logs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Infant room dairy cooler unable to maintain adequate temperature. Cooler noted at 48.2f with milk at 49.2f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired or replaced and maintains a temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted inaccurate internal thermometer inside the north classroom dairy cooler. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items in the kitchen must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted an open hole in the wall at the faucet of the kitchen three compartment sink and around floor piping under the same sink. Must seal to be smooth and cleanable.----missing floor drain cover under the three compartment sink must provide.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Feb 5, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

   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 rust surfaces on interior of the right compartment of the 3-compartment sink.instructed to remove rusts on the interior surfaces of said compartment at the 3-compartment sink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the far right hand sink in the students washroom in poor repair with low water pressure.instructed to repair plumbing issue and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside rear of the premises not maintained stairwell leading into basement with litter debris, dried up leaves and unnecessary items stored in basement storage rooms with unused equipments/cardboard boxes etc.instructed to remove unnecessary mentioned items from the premises due to potential pest harborage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Nov 9, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Nov 6, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk held at an inadequate temperature of 45 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. The manager discarded 1 1/2 gallons of milk. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three-compartment sink. When one compartment drains, another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 hand washing sinks in children's toilet room not working. When turned on, water pressure is minimal, and water leaks to the floor from the bottom piping of sink. Instructed manager to repair or remove hand washing sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Sep 14, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink inside (2) washrooms.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace broken rubber strip underneath rear exit 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: Instructed to remove/refinish rust accumulation in the 3rd compartment of the interior surfaces of the 3 compartment sink in prep area.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining handsink in infants room.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair low water pressure at the right handsink inside childrens washroom.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide self closing device at employee washroom door.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout basement storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Aug 10, 2021 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Jul 29, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed to have a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. Jul 15, 2019 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on the premises but incomplete clean-up items as outlined in policy.instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer that kills norovirus).priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued. - -

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and re-organize basement storage area and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate stock items at least 6" inches off the floor in closet adjacent to kitchen and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal opening around pipe in student wash room where noted to manager and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Aug 20, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102-14(a)-no health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-102(a) 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 procedure for cleaning when a patron or employee experiences vomiting and/or diarrhea. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-203.11- no visible thermometer inside the reach in cooler in toddler's classroom. Must provide and must be visible and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(d)-wiping cloth for wiping te chopping board,prep tables, coolers must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.119-no drainboard on the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install a metal drain board.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12-can not find the backflow preventer device on the mop sink faucet. Must be able to locate on te next inspection.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

10. Jun 22, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Missing drain board at the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a backflow prevention device at the mop sink and maintain.

11. Jun 13, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Refrigeration units throughout all 3 students classrooms must be on and capable of maintaining 40f or below at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand washing facilities in kitchen and students classrooms, must be provided with soap and hand papertowels. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • 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: Instructed to provide a pest control log book with all required documents and maintain available for review.also,3 doors to the premises are not insect/rodent-proofed approximately 1/4" inch mode of entry at bottoms/corners of said doors and missing screens on exhaust vents in classrooms where noted to owner.instructed to make doors tight fitting all across the bottoms/corners to prevent pest entry and maintain.serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: A valid city of chicago sanitation certificate must be provided and have posted as required during all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared,handled and served.serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Faucet at the dishwashing 3 compartment sink in kitchen area must reach all compartments evenly.serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Missing drain board at the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal openings around plumbing pipes behind toilet facilities and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a backflow prevention device at the mop sink and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain visible thermometers inside all refrigeration units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize basement hot water tank location/storage rooms and elevate stored articles at least 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning also,remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and maintain.