Pass

Ladybug & Friend's Daycare and Preschool

7648-54 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60631 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 13, 2025

Ladybug & Friend's Daycare and Preschool was last inspected on February 13, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

February 13, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside 1 door refrigerator in kitchen located near utility closet. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed large, steady leak at high temperatrue dish machine when unit is run. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grime in interior of both refrigerators located in kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 noted heavy clutter throughout establishment on floors unused equipment at the basement dry storage. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Recent Inspection · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at hand wash sinks of the 9,1,2.water temperatures were between 54f to 60f. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at all hand sink with a minimum temperature of 100f and up to 110f with a mixing valve. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued to day.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at hand wash sink of classroom #9,1,2. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all handwashing sinks. Manager immediately had employees put pa[er towels at the classrooms. Priority foundation violation#7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employees at the prep area preparing food with no hair restraints or protection. Instructed to wear hair restraints or protection at all times

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter throughout establishment on floors unused equipment at the basement dry storage. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at hand wash sinks of the 9,1,2.water temperatures were between 54f to 60f. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at all hand sink with a minimum temperature of 100f and up to 110f with a mixing valve. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued to day.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at hand wash sink of classroom #9,1,2. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all handwashing sinks. Manager immediately had employees put pa[er towels at the classrooms. Priority foundation violation#7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employees at the prep area preparing food with no hair restraints or protection. Instructed to wear hair restraints or protection at all times

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter throughout establishment on floors unused equipment at the basement dry storage. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report dated 3-9-23 inspection# 2572248. Found high temperature dishmachine not automatically dispensing detergent.7-42-090 priority violation. Citation issued. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no data plate affixed to high temperature dishmachine.data plate must include for example, temperatures required for washing,rinsing,and sanitizing/pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse.must provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no pressure gauge at water supply line for high temperature dishmachine.must provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no pressure gauge at water supply line for high temperature dishmachine.must provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no data plate affixed to high temperature dishmachine.data plate must include for example, temperatures required for washing,rinsing,and sanitizing/pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse.must provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found high temperature dishmachine not automatically dispensing detergent.7-38-025.priority foundation.no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small refrigerator in classroom without working thermometer. Check all refrigeration units to insure working thermometers at all times.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of small reach in cooler within room 7/8 unclean with food debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while serving a time/temperaure controlled foods including chicken and milk. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted an opening at the bottom (center) of 2 door leading to playground. Instructed to seal/rodent proof bottom of the said door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of refrigerator with dried food debris accumulation.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  9. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure on site.instructed management to create a procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates/no employees hired yet.instructed management to enroll employees who will handle food in the food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no emploee health policy on site.instructed management to create an employee health policy. 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: Observed no clean up procedure/kit on site.instructed management to create a procedure/clean up kit priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER COMING OUT OF ANY OF THE SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET HOT WATER ON SITE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED-LICENSE INSPECTION

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no detergent being dispensed in dish machine.instructed management to set up machine so it receives detergent for washing utensils. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued- license inspection

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates/no employees hired yet.instructed management to enroll employees who will handle food in the food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.