Pass

Northwest Early Childhood Center

5252 N Long, Chicago, IL 60630

School ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 1, 2026

Northwest Early Childhood Center was last inspected on April 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

April 1, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in room 110 with no water. Battery on dispenser appears to be malfunctioning; observed hot water with a maximum hot water temperature of 82 f in room 204 toilet room. Instructed manager to ensure a minimum hot water temperature of 100 f is provided to all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clogged toilet in bathroom on the right outside of kitchen. Instructed manager to service toilet.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager preplating hot lunch for children within kitchen. All plates were then placed on a lunchtable containing no food guard. All children come to the table to take a lunch. Observed no food guard to prevent contamination of children coughing, sneezing, or touching food. Priority violation 7-38-005 food guard was brought to site to protect preplated food from contamination. Priority violation corrected.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the all gender toilet room in the basement near the kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the all gender toilet room and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water in toilet room hand washing sink in pre k room 204. Hot water was measured at 69 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks have a minimum temperature of 100 f. Toilet room tagged. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

      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 stained ceiling tile in room 102. Instructed manager to replace stained ceiling tile.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.