University Children's Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 22, 2025 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Oct 15, 2025 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of at least 2 pest control services within the past year. Latest pest control service in log book dated for may of 2024. Instructed manager to provide recent proof of pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food manager certificate on site while tcs foods are held in kitchen. Instructed manager to ensure a valid city of chicago food manager certificate and manager are on site at all times. Pirority violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. May 28, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing signage missing from infant changing station handwashing sinks in several classrooms throughout facility. Instructed to provide adequate handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths used to dry spills left out damp on 3-compartment sink. Instructed to store maintain wiping cloths dry or in sanitizer solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed can opener assembly in kitchen area to be rusted and no longer easily-cleanable with easily-removable blade. Instructed to replace can opener with model that is smooth and easily-cleanable with easily-removable blade.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed encrusted grease deposits on food-contact surfaces of dual microwave/oven equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment at adequate frequency to prevent accumulation of soil and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of grease trap and 3-compartment sink stands to be soiled with grease and food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen area handwashing sink faucet to be leaking and in poor repair, but functional. Instructed to repair or replace handwashing sink faucet fixture and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape used to wrap kitchen area handwashing sink drain plumbing pipe. Instructed to remove duct tape and maintain all plumbing fixtures as smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor beneath cold-holding equipment and dry storage shelves in the kitchen area to be soiled with dried food debris. Instructed to clean floors and other physical facilities at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jun 9, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment with accumulated dried food debris in prep area... 2 door refrigerator, 2 door freezer and both microwaves. Instructed to remove clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water nozzle in disrepair on the mop sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in rear space in pre-k classrooms as well as underneath prep tables. Instructed to remove unnecesary items and organize

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jun 2, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips for testing sanitizer strength @ in use 3compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment with accumulated dried food debris in prep area... 2 door refrigerator, 2 door freezer and both microwaves. Instructed to remove clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water nozzle in disrepair on the mop sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in rear space in pre-k classrooms as well as underneath prep tables. Instructed to remove unnecesary items and organize

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate posted while serving tcs foods (milk, seasonal fruits, crepes). Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Nov 2, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Oct 22, 2021 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Aug 11, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit or written procedures. Instructed management to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the vent in the unisex restroom. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site nor city of chicago certificate posted at time of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Jan 5, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

10. Sep 18, 2019 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device ( probe thermometer ) on site, instructed to obtain. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal food stored above children's food in double door cooler, instructed to keep at bottom shelf or in a separate coolers.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Mar 29, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: - no verifiable employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 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: - no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up written policy and physical kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: - must invert clean bowls on the shelves in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: - observed excess trash and debris on the ground of the indoor garbage enclosure. Must remove trash and debris, clean, and maintain enclosure.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of dirt, debris, and food throughout the floor in the storage room. Must remove dirt/debris, detail clean, and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - observed a dense accumulation of excess clutter and unnecessary articles on the floor throughout the storage room. Must remove all articles unnecessary to the operation and organize the remainder of equipment and articles. Store all items 6" or more off the floor on shelving that provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning. And maintain area cleanliness at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the preschool classroom toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: - must provide food handler certificates for all food handler employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. May 10, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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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 dust/litter build up on floor in prep area and storage room along walls and corners. Instructed manager to clean and maintain said locations.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage room floor cluttered. Instructed manager to elevate all items off floor and maintain.

13. Jul 18, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

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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: In infant room 1 found the top portion of the wall base above the hand sink warped, cracked and water damaged. Must repair so as to have wall surface smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found a leaking faucet at the hand sink in room infant room 4.must repair and maintain.