Ladybug & Friends Daycare And Preschool

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Inspections

1. Jun 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS BREAKFAST HAD BEEN SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: THE KITCHEN PREP HAND SINK, THE INFANT ROOM DIAPER CHANGING STATION HAND SINK, THE ADULT WASHROOM HAND SINK. REVIEWED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER BROUGHT PAPER TOWELS UPON HER ARRIVAL. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGER STATES MACHINE IS NOT WORKING. NOT BEING USED AND NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION OF THE MACHINE AND TAG REMOVED BY C.D.P.H. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE INFANT ROOM REFRIGERATION UNIT.

2. Nov 21, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Nov 14, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE CLASSROOM #4 REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 8 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WATER HEATER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS; DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN/LAUNDRY AREA AND IN WATER HEATER STORAGE ROOM AND, CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

4. Dec 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Dec 4, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT VERIFIABLY ABLE TO REACH PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE HIGHEST SURFACE TEMPERATURE REACHED IS 114 F. THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE MUST REACH A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F AND ABOVE. NO DISHES IN THE DISH MACHINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED COOKED PEAS AND CARROTS HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 124 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF COOKED PEAS AND CARROTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED COOLER IN INFANT ROOM (ROOM #1) WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE ALL TCS FOODS AND TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER ADJUSTED COOLER TO REDUCE THE TEMPERATURE DOWN TO 37 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN ROOMS 1,2,3 AND 5 (CLASSROOMS WITH TOILETS) RANGED FROM 72 F TO 90 F. HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEASURED AT 86 F. HOT WATER IN TOILET ROOM MEASURED AT 86 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

6. Oct 7, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER/DEBRIS ON GROUND.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

7. Oct 8, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Aug 2, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 110.3 F IN KITCHEN PREP-AREA(DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180 F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED – (COS)

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING, VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN INFANT CLASSROOM.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) HAS NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER GAUGES FOR WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES.REFER TO #16 DISHMACHINE WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION".INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN INFANT CLASSROOM.

9. Dec 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER AT STORAGE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND RE-ORGANIZE CLUTTER.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.

10. Oct 2, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Sep 24, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11- OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17(C)-ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11(B)-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      2-204.115(A) FOUND RESIDENTIAL DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15(B)-LEAK ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114-(A)- ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED OF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. 6-501.114(A)-ALL FOOD STOCKS, BOXES IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17(A)- CEILING VENT COVER IN STAFF WASHROOM, WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.17(A)- WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

12. Nov 28, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/SUPPLIES IN KITCHEN/SCHOOL SUPPLY CLOSET AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE SHED.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED COOK IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

13. Jun 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE CLOSET WITH MOP SINK AND WASHING MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST RE ADJUST THE EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD AND MAINTAIN.

14. Jan 15, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER FOUND INSIDE THE INFANT 1 ROOM REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

15. Jun 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR WANTED ITEMS,

16. Jan 7, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST PROVIDE CAULKING AT WALL COUVING TO SEAL SMALL OPENING IN THE KITCHEN AT WALL ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST PROVIDE WALL OUTLET COVER NEXT TO THE CUBICLE HOLDING UNIT TO COVER HOLE AT WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AT ALL TIMES.