Dandelion Nursery and Preschool
740 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 19, 2025
Dandelion Nursery and Preschool was last inspected on August 19, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 19, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Open employee drink placed on prep table, instructed to keep away or provide lids.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Foul odors immitted from from grease trap, instructed to eliminate.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted on wall behind steam tables, Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Repair the gaps in the flooring in the hallway and in the older infants classroom. Repaint the chipped paint on the wall above the 3 compartment sink in the food prep area and in both staff washrooms.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting provided in the food prep area where food is portioned and dishes are washed. Management instructed to provide adequate lighting in the food prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.