Pass

Gads Hill Center

4255-4259 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 20, 2025

Gads Hill Center was last inspected on October 20, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

October 20, 2025 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leak under middle basin at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall in janitorial room on first floor above mop sink. Instructed person in charge to repair to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain certification and maintain original certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure on premises. 3-compartment sink at 97.0f, and all handwash sinks ranging from 85.0f-92.0f. Instd to provide minimum 100f at all handwash sinks at 110f minimum at 3-compartment sink at all times. Citation issued priority 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (milk, cooked carrots, etc). Instd to have on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found all handwashing sinks not maintaining proper temperature (87f-93.1f). Must maintain temperature of 100f-120f at all times. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Cos during inspection.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found exterior door to playground with approximately 1/2" gap in middle. Instructed to make tight fitting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Invert dishes during storage, maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found items stored on floor in basement and in classrooms. Instructed to elevate items at least 6" off floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic in charge without city of chicago certificate. Instd to obtain certificate and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate employee health policy. Instd to provide an employee acknowledged health policy and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Handwash cleanser with dispenser located above 3-compartment sink. Instd to locate at handwash sink only.

      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: Inoperable warewashing machine on site. Unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to repair or remove from premises. (not being used at time of inspection). Priority violation 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure as required through out premises. Toilet room handwash sinks at 90.1-91.f, handwash sink in prep area 91.5, and 3-compartment sink 91.7f. Instd to provide 100f-120f at all handwash sinks and 110f minimum at 3-compartment sink at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty nor valid certificate posted. Instd to provide certified manager on duty at all times when handling tcs foods (milk) and original certificate posted. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls, floors and ceiling unfinished in basement where cleaning supplies stored. Instd to have all surfaces smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies including disinfected effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at all handwash sinks. Instd to provide and maintain.

      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: Low temperature warewashing machine not connected. Instd to properly connect and have in good repair. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: No refrigeration on site. Instd to provide adequate refrigeration (more than 1) and be able to maintain product temperature of 41f or below at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls, floors and ceiling unfinished in basement where cleaning supplies stored. Instd to have all surfaces smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

      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 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.