Pass

Allison's Infant & Toddler Center

901 E 104th St, Chicago, IL 60628

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 31, 2026

Allison's Infant & Toddler Center was last inspected on August 31, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

August 31, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Found the food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all entering/working in the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the hot water knob/base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found water-stained ceiling tiles in the classrooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners of the closets and in the mop sink area with dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Found two containers of beef sitting in water in a compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to properly thaw under cool running water, properly in the microwave or in the cooler. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the mopsink area with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found the children toilet room (next to the staff's toilet room in the preschool classroom) mechanical ventilation not working. Instructed to fix ventilation and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Person in charge states that the certificate is misplaced. Instructed to obtain a duplicate of the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certicate and post the original certificate on site. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Person in charge states that the certificate is misplaced. Instructed to obtain a duplicate of the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certicate and post the original certificate on site. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no person in charge 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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: FOUND 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK (CLOSE TO THE KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found water backing up into one compartment of the 3 compartment sink when water is ran into the middle compartment and then slowly draining. Instructed manager to have sink fixed so that it does not back up into the other compartment, drains properly and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-025(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the pipe of the middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to have leak fixed and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The waste receptacle in first staff's toilet room is missing the lid. Instructed manager to provide lid and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an opening under the sink where the mice activity was found. Instructed manager to close/seal the opening and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners and around the equipment in the storage/utility rooms and throughout with dirt and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the mop stored inside the mop bucket. Instructed manager to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • 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 nor a valid certificate posted when tcs foods (milk-40.4f, hot dogs-39.8f) 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

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed on shelving units in dry storage and infant area, cabinets under hand washing sinks in children washroom and classroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on light shields and floors along walls and corners in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects in window sills and on floor near infant beds. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one toilet with dirt rings around interior of toilet. Instructed manager that all toilet facilities must be maintained

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in staff toilet room. 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 in kitchen with accumulated dust and missing filters. Instructed manager to install filter, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no temperature measuring device/probe thermometer to accuractely record food temperatures. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Proirity foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects in window sill near infant beds. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two toilets with dirt rings around interior of toilet and dirt on exterior bottom of toilets. Instructed manager that all toilet facilities must be maintained.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in staff toilet room. 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 in kitchen with accumulated dust and missing filters. Instructed manager to install filter, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  12. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no refrigerator to hold cold tcs foods. Instructed manager to provide and maintain proper refrigeration for cold holding tcs foods. Priorty violation.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood cadinets in the kitchen. Instructed to seal and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no hot running water. Instructed manager to provide and maintain hot running water at all sinks. Priorty violation.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.