Pass

Early Start Daycare Center

342 S Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 23, 2025

Early Start Daycare Center was last inspected on June 23, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 23, 2025 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in storage closer. Instructed person in charge to maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN PLACE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK UNDER CITYS PRESSURE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER @ AT LEAST 100F, SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.114 (a, b, c, d, e, f: 1 & 2) continued non-compliance with health codes. Observed warewashing machine located inside kitchen unable to provide proof that residential dish machine located in prep area is properly wash, rinsing and sanitizing utensils. Instructed to provide commercial dishmachine that properly sanitizes utensils to code requirements. Priority violation. #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed 1 of 2 washbowls located in the girls' toilet room in grace's classroom in disrepair and taped. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout the center in the following areas: the omega classroom, hallway outside of the science room, and the faith classroom next to the library in the rear facility. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room washbowl located inside in-use toddler classroom for employees without hot water during time of inspection. Noted water temperature @ 64f. Instructed to provide and maintain hot running water at least 100f at all times required by code. Priority violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

      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: Observed warewashing machine located inside kitchen not properly sanitizing during time of inspection. Noted temperature of final rinse at 85f. Instructed to provide dishmachine that properly sanitizes utensils to code requirements of 180f. Priority violation. #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bowls and plates stored improperly in the kitchen. Instructed to invert to prevent possible contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 washbowls located in the girls' toilet room in grace's classroom in disrepair and taped. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout the center in the following areas: the omega classroom, hallway outside of the science room, and the faith classroom next to the library in the rear facility. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the science lab. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop head to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at employee 2nd bathroom handwashing sink and the boys bathroom. Temperature of water was 74.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cereral out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the science lab. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop head to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood doors. Instructed to paint or stain to make easy to clean and maintain. (after fire inspector returns to approve fire doors)

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on staff toilet room door just outside of the kitchen area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed blue tape attached to to floor holding down carpet in the infant/toddler room. Instructed to remove as to make easy to clean and maintain floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  10. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles throuhgout facility such as front entrance and orange room. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: See #2

      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: No procedure or supplies for vomit and diarrhea kit on site. Instructed to provide items such as disposable mop, disinfectant (kills norovirus), masks, gloves, disposable apron. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      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: Observed no handwashing sign at 2-compartment sink in kitchen. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food thermometer on site. Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer that measures hot and cold food temperatures. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No 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 no pest control log book on site. Instructed to contact pest control company for log book.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn door sweep on rear exit door with 1/4" gap underneath. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no temperature measuring strips for dish machine. Instructed to provide strips or dish puck that measures internal temperature of dish machine. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO DUMSPTERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT DISPOSAL COMPANY TO SET UP CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles throuhgout facility such as front entrance and orange room. Must replace and maintain.

      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 copy of city of chicago certified manager certificate. Original city of chicago certificate must be on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.