It Takes a Village on Chicago Ave
5719-5725 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Nov 14, 2025
It Takes a Village on Chicago Ave was last inspected on November 14, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
November 14, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork-
GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with no hair restraint while in food prep/dishwashing area. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraint and maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on the garbage in the toilet room closest to the food prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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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 with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside refuse area with debris, cardborad boxes and old furniture/wooden desk at dumpster area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop being stored improperly. Instructed to maintain properly. Cos.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed lent and debris at the ceiling vent in the bathroom across from the kitchen area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Cos
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: No certified food manager on site at the time of inspection. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citiation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License · Pass
10 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exits with green doors(near kitchen and near large storage closet with hot water tank) with openings at base. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed utensils stored with handles up. Instructed to store utensils and equipment inverted to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage and debris on interior and exterior of freezer and one door refrigerator. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in women's washroom and both unisex washrooms in rear of facility near kitchen. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacles and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed desks, bookcases, tables, chairs, tv, file cabinet, cots, stools, rugs and mats in outside rear of facility. Instructed to remove all unecessary items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors and along bases of walls in small room with freezer. Observed walls and shelves next to oven with spillage on surface. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall near third handwashing sink closest to wall in student washroom in rear of facility, observed hole in ceiling around smoke detector in kitchen and observed holes around pipes in ceiling in small front utility closet with hot water tank. Instructed to smoothly repair for ease of cleanability. Observed stained ceiling tiles in toddler room, 2's room, in hallway near exit door near laundry room and in storage room with hot water tank. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles and maintain. Observed missing cover for floor drain in kitchen. Instructed to replace cover of floor drain in middle of kitchen.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent cover in pre-k room. Observed dust on filters in hood in kitchen. Observed dust on vent cover in small front storage closet with hot water tank.observed dust on ceiling vent covers in women and men's washrooms. Instructed to 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 missing lightbulb in room with refrigerator and nonworking light in small front storage room with hot water tank. Instructed to repair or replace missing or nonworking lights 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 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.