Centro Infantil
1345 N Rockwell ST, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2523388
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
Inspections
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Sep 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG CORNER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS LEFT SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD & HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AT FAR LEFT AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAR RIGHT.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN ROOM #1,4,5 AND SALON PITIRRE CLOSETS.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 30, 2024 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 GALLON OF MILK ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER IN INFANT ROOM WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TOILET NOT WORKING IN SALON FLAMBOYAN ROOM. TOILET UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET.
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Serious
Priority
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Nov 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE HANDSINKS IN THE VEJIGANTE CLASSROOM, COQUI CLASSROOM, INFANT CLASSROOM, AND ADULT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE ADULT RESTROOM ACROSS FROM JANITORS CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 1, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED MILK COOLER STORED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE FLOR DE MAGA ROOM WHERE THE REFRIGERTOR IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 5, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN CLASSROOM #1. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN BATHROOM LOCATED IN CLASSROOM #1. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN CLASSROOM VEJIGANTE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN ADULT WASHROOMS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER AND MUST REMOVE TYPE FROM THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 18, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE TODDLERS WASHROOM NOT ABLE TO STAY ON WITH OUT HOLDING IT DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WATER MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND AT THE 3 TO 5 YEAR OLD WASHROOM HAND SINK.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 18, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 15, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ONSITE. INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 49F. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO HOT WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHROOM SINKS. NO TOILET PAPER PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. TOILET PAPER MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 85F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY OR A SIGNED CONTRACT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FROM A WASTE HAULING COMPANY OR A SIGNED CONTRACT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE VACUUM BREAKER ABOVE THE MOP SINK IS LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNUSED AND NON-WORKING REFRIGERATORS FROM THE PREMISES.
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Serious
Critical
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.