The Children's Place Assn

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Inspections

1. Feb 3, 2026 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN CROCODILE CLASSROOM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @63F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE @ AT LEAST 100F. MUST MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED IN CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITESM STORED IN SINK BASINS AND UTILIZE SAID SINKS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AS REQUIRED. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED PALMOLIVE DISHWASHING SOAP, CUPS, AND UTENSILS FROM SINK BASINS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR CONNECTED TO CLASSROOMS NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF SEASONING CABINET IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WEST WALL IN DISREPAIR IN CLASSROOM ON THE LEFT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN CLASSROOMS WITH CLOSETS, UNDER HANDWASHING SINKS BETWEEN FLOOR AND CABINET AS WELL AS BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL STORED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS (BOXES OF DIAPERS, FILES, ETC STORED ON FLOOR, PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING UNITS AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE AND PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION FANS INOPERABLE THROUGHOUT MULLTIPLE CLASSROOM TOILETROOMS AS WELL AS EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2. Jul 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-501.13: **C** Microwave Ovens OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED IN PREP INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AT HAND SINK IN THE TODDLER AGES 3-5 CLASSROOM AND PANDA CLASSROOM TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

3. Jul 8, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED IN PREP INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AT HAND SINK IN THE TODDLER AGES 3-5 CLASSROOM AND PANDA CLASSROOM TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

4. Nov 19, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Nov 7, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING SOLUTION.(CHLORINE TEST KIT)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

6. Mar 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jan 11, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF BASEMENT FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

8. Jan 14, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD CANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE INFANT FREEZER WHERE BREAST MILK IS STORED. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/ DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE STAFF TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Jan 24, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED UNISEX ADULT WASHROOMS WITHOUT A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WASHROOMS.

10. Aug 22, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      Violation Codes: 4-302.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER CABINETS IN KITCHEN.CUBBIES IN- DOLPHINS,PANDAS.TOY SHELVES IN-IGUANAS,CROCODILES.LIBRARY SHELF IN-LIONS SAVANHA.COT STORAGE LANDING IN -IGUANAS

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE IN POLAR BEAR CLASSROOM SINK

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN UPPER WALL VENTS IN IGUANA,DOLPHINS AND BABY BUMBLE BEES

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN POLAR BEARS NEAR SINK AND REAR DOOR,IGUANAS-IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PANDAS TOILET ROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PANDAS,AND CROCODILE CLOSET

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CROCODILE CLOSET AND BASEMENT

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN CROCODILES AND MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

11. Aug 13, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN,POLAR BEARS TOILET ROOM,IGUANAS TOILET ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/13/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      MUST PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER CABINETS IN KITCHEN.CUBBIES IN- DOLPHINS,PANDAS.TOY SHELVES IN-IGUANAS,CROCODILES.LIBRARY SHELF IN-LIONS SAVANHA.COT STORAGE LANDING IN -IGUANAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE IN POLAR BEAR CLASSROOM SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN UPPER WALL VENTS IN IGUANA,DOLPHINS AND BABY BUMBLE BEES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN POLAR BEARS NEAR SINK AND REAR DOOR,IGUANAS-IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PANDAS TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSETCROCODILE CLOSET AND BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PANDAS,AND CROCODILE CLOSET.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN CROCODILES AND MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

12. Feb 20, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Found one light bulb missing a light shield in the kitchen near the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

13. Oct 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Cooler shelving/racks in coolers that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Freezer door had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around 3 compartment sink instate of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Kitchen cabinet lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls that had peeling paint in Lion room shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation) in staff bathroom, and dolphin room in state of disrepair not working, shall be repaired/replaced.

14. Jan 11, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED DUST AND GREASE INSIDE VENTILATION UNIT OF HOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE IGUANA CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE CROCODILE PRE-K STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON POLAR BEAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

16. Jan 17, 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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN ALL (7) CLASSROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.