Pass

Destinee Helping Hand

745 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Dec 9, 2025

Destinee Helping Hand was last inspected on December 9, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

December 9, 2025 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on the staff washroom door off the kitchen. Must provide 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: Floors need cleaning in the kitchen area to remove debris.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge has no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate as required.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the front class room and in the kids washroom not properly working (low pressure and fixtures not working). Must bring plumbing up to code. Priority violation #7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain working thermometers inside the cooler and freezer.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizing solution testing strips as required. Instructed manager to provide and maintain test strip. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on the staff washroom door off the kitchen. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no dumpster nor proof of dumpster service as required for proper disposal of garbage. Priority foundtaion violation #7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHT OUT 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

      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 valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate as required for handling, preparing and serving tcs foods. Must obtain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012.

      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 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.