A-Karrasel Child Care
5510 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 21, 2026
A-Karrasel Child Care was last inspected on July 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
July 21, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door in teacher's bathroom not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent in the teacher's washroom not working. Instructed manager to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door in teacher's bathroom not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent in the teacher's washroom not working. Instructed manager to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as milk must be on site at all times.there was no cooking done since school was out. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(no citation issued)
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in kitchen food prep area. Must install a hand washing sink with hot and cold water connected to city water line. Hand washing sink must be conveniently located for employees to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the mesh filter inside the ventilation hood. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found the two handwash sinks in the boys restroom without hot water; found water temperatures ranging from 88f-90f. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100 f and maximum of 120 f at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the mop sink. Must provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the mesh filter inside the ventilation hood. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed poor lighting inside the boys restroom. Must provide adequate lighting and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.