Open Arms Childcare Center LLC

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 20, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 20 rodent droppings located behind the grease trap and along the wall under the 3 compartment sink as well as about 3 rodent droppings inside of the utility closet. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. Nov 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. All paper products must be up off ground 6 inch or more. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Hood vents above the cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Jul 25, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor along walls and corners in prep, classroom, storage and utility areas. Instructed manager to clean 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 hand washing sink no secure to wall in girls washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Aug 28, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no theremometer for refrigerator in infants room and kitchen must provide and maintain.

     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: 6-202.15 : observed gaps along bottom of doors front,blue room must make doors tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): must clean dust build up from all cubbies, shelving units in all classrooms.must clean food debris build up from reach in freezer

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in hot water tank area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up and dead insects from floor along wall bases throughout premises

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 : must provide a hooking system to hang wet mops in mopsink closet

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace hole in concrete wall base at exit door in kitchen,gap in concrete floor along wall base in hot water tank room,damaged dry wall behind furnance

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Aug 21, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   9 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no theremometer for refrigerator in infants room and kitchen must provide and maintain.

     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 evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on floor in kitchen on floor next to refrigerator,on rolled up rug behind grease trap,on floor next to and behind food storage shelf.hot water tank room-on wood ledge,along wall bases,in between articles on floor and in opening of dry wall behind furnance. Must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/21/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(no citation issued)

     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 gaps along bottom of doors front,blue room must make doors tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from all cubbies, shelving units in all classrooms.must clean food debris build up from reach in freezer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in concrete wall base at exit door in kitchen,gap in concrete floor along wall base in hot water tank room,damaged dry wall behind furnance.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang wet mops in mopsink closet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up and dead insects from floor along wall bases throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in hot water tank area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. May 13, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events . Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door not completely rodent proofed as required. Instructed manager to completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door. Outside light is still visible at time of inspection.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor at west exit door in one of the classrooms. Instructed remove, clean, and sanitize. Manager cleaned floor during inspection.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. May 10, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events . Instructed to provide. 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: Observed hand cleanser dispenser appears to be inoperable at time of inspection in two front classrooms and in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to repair. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     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: Observed two classrooms with exposed sinks with no handwashing signage. Instructed to provide signage.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer as required for monitoring food temperatures. Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     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 the rear exit door and exit door in the kitchen not completely rodent proofed as required. Instructed manager to completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed plumber's putty in 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove plumber's putty and seal with an alternative less toxic material.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor at west exit door in one of the classrooms. Instructed remove, clean, and sanitize.

     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 a copy of the certified food service sanitation certificate and unable to verify identity of certified food service manager at time of inspection.instructed manager to provide original certification and certification holder has to be on site.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate