Pass

First Steps to Success

11045 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 26, 2026

First Steps to Success was last inspected on October 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

October 26, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Found a wiping cloth stored on the hand sink. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the oven with charred materials on the lower surface. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the oven.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners in the kitchen with dirt/debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in kitchen, classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter inside utility and rear storage closet. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and organize storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed tableware and kitchenware not inverted in the drying rack on the drainboard of the three compartment sink. Instructed to invert said tableware and equipment.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • 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 with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the three compartment sink used for manual warewashing hot water not meeting compliance. The temperature of the water was 103.0f. Instructed to have hot water at the three compartment sink reach and maintain 110f. Priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed tableware and kitchenware not inverted in the drying rack on the drainboard of the three compartment sink. Instructed to invert said tableware and equipment.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 12/14/2022, report #2568506 #47 observed raw wood surfaces under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to seal and maintain. #56 observed ventilation hood not operable above stove. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge on site with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove to protect from potential leakage and contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to seal and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing stall door on employee toilet room. Instructed manager to replace.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings and peeling paint along walls in prep, storage, and classroom areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood not operable above stove. Instructed manager to repair 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: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when cooked pasta(160.8f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Obsaerved raw wood under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to seal to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      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 storage shelves in prep area not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  9. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy for employee health. Instructed person in charge to provide. Priority foundation

      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 employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed (pic) to provide procedure with all necessary items needed in policy including disposable gloves,face mask and disposable mop. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  10. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy for employee health. Instructed person in charge to provide. Priority foundation

      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 employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed (pic) to provide procedure with all necessary items needed in policy including disposable gloves,face mask and disposable mop. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control.32 live ants on floor in janitor closet and in office. Recommened to to contact pest service . Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected in prepration area. No ceiling where food will be held/ prepared. Sewer water overhead pipes in ceiling. Instructed to install ceiling. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet too long for 3- compartment sink. Faucet miss the middle compartment. Must replace adequate faucet for sink. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 1st toilet in washroom shared with teachers not flushing properly. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in prep area in corners and under 3- compartment sink not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/ maintain.

      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 10 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.