Pass

Little Creative Minds Child Development Center

3748 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60618 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 21, 2026

Little Creative Minds Child Development Center was last inspected on August 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 21, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Outer openings not protected. Observed approximately 1/2 inch opening on bottom of the rear toddler classroom. Must make door rodent proof to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep counter in the kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up inside ceiling lightshields covers in all classrooms. Must clean and maintain at all times. Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents in all washrooms inside classrooms.must clean and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(a, d)--observed irreversible dishwasher thermometer needs new batteries. Instructed to correct and maintain dishwasher thermometer in good working order.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15--observed no backflow prevention device connected to threaded faucet on utility sink located in mop closet. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(a, d)--observed irreversible dishwasher thermometer needs new batteries. Instructed to correct and maintain dishwasher thermometer in good working order.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15--observed no backflow prevention device connected to threaded faucet on utility sink located in mop closet. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs items held at the stated improper temperatures inside 2 door refrigerator in rear prep area: milk at temperatures between 47.8f and 49.1f and yogurt at 48.5f. Management discarded approximately 100lbs of product valued at approximately $600. Instructed to maintain all cold tcs items at or below 41f at all times. 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: Observed only refrigerator on site containing tcs items such as milk and yogurt maintaining an improper ambient temperature of 51.9f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain at proper ambient temperature of 41f or lower. 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: Observed irreversible dishwasher thermometer needs new batteries. Instructed to correct and maintain dishwasher thermometer in good working order.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device connected to threaded faucet on utility sink located in mop closet. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor dumpster is overflowing with garbage and unable to have lid shut. Instructed to correct and maintain outdoor dumpster so that lid shuts tightly. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at mop sink. Hot water knob is stripped. Also observed water dripping at pipe below right compartment when water is running. Must repair and provide hot and cold running water at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation filters at hood in need of minor cleaning with dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 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 all handsinks (tykes classroom,staff washroom).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found high temperature dish washing machine not in use at this time (final rinse at 148.8f)located in the kitchen prep area.a mechanical dishwashing machine must provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine).dishmachine is tagged "held for inspection" at this time. Instructed not to use until repaired (** see comments below).priority violation 7-38-025,no citation issued.(cos)

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of dust build-up.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hair restraint on the food handler in the kitchen handling food in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the high temperature dish machine while running. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing hot water handle on the utility service sink. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device for the utility service sink cannot be located to be serviced and maintained. Must provide a backflow prevention device.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout all storage closets and storage rooms must be elevated from the floors and all unnecessary items removed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use tape as covering for floor drains in the washrooms or the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometers not calibrated. Instructed manager must calibrate metal stem thermometers for food handlers. Prioirty foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside infant room reach in cooler. Must provide working thermometer inside said cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  10. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 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) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (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 found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies. 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: 6-501.16 cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) must be stored off the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed to clean, reorganize inside laundry closet and must remove unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage. Usable items (food and non food) must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. Must use proper raise shelves/racks for proper storage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.