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
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
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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
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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
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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
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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
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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
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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
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: 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
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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
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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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
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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
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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