Mary Crane Morse Site
1545 W MORSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60626 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare (2 - 6 Years))
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2284235
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THIRD FLOOR TOILET ROOMS WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE AIR VENTS IN FIRST FLOOR 3-5YR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 29, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A BUCKET WITH WATER UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.LEAKING MECHANICAL STOPPER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK(BY THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE). REPAIR ISSUE.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 9, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 15, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO ADDITIONAL PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED ON 11/10/22
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (A): HOT WATER SINK FIXTURES IN RESTROOMS ARE LABELED "OUT OF ORDER" IN THE SOUTH SIDE RESTROOMS AND NUMBER 1 RESTROOMS. EACH RESTROOM HAS 2 HAND SINKS WHERE ONE OF THE TWO HAND SINKS MAINTAINS A MINIMUM OF 100F AND ABOVE, AND THE OTHER IS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND IS NOW LABELED OUT OF ORDER. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL HAND SINK FIXTURES IN THE FACILITY ARE PROVIDED WITH WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11: RAW WOOD WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE 2-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4): THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION IS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/12/21. REPORT#: 2492703. #39) 3-307.11: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE STOVE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND A NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED ON 11/10/22.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 10, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO ADDITIONAL PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HOT WATER SINK FIXTURES IN RESTROOMS ARE MEASURED AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 74-95.5 °F. EACH RESTROOM HAS 2 HAND SINKS WHERE THE HAND SINK MAINTAINS A MINIMUM OF 100F AND ABOVE, AND THE OTHER IS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL HAND SINK FIXTURES IN THE FACILITY ARE PROVIDED WITH WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOOD WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE 2-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION IS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/12/21. REPORT#: 2492703. #39) 3-307.11: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE STOVE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND A NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 12, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ARE ON SITE, HOWEVER THE AGREEMENTS ARE NOT SIGNED BY EACH EMPLOYEE WHICH RENDERS THEM INCOMPLETE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO ADDITIONAL PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER, 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOR ALL DISHWARE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER,100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN STOVE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A MISSING DOOR AT 3 DOOR CABINET(TOP PART) IN THE KITCHEN,AT THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING DOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED LIQUID WASTES FROM HOT WATER TANK INSTALLED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT DISCARGING WATER AT THIRD COMPARTMENT OF SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DISCHARGE HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT STAFF WASHROOM AT THIRD FLOOR BY THE GYM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING PAINT ABOVE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD OR FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME -
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF STOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
BROKEN RECEPTACLE LID IN STAFF WASHROOM USED BY KITCHEN STAFF.MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
DOOR AT KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING(3TH FLOOR),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOOR
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. WALL UNDER THE GREASE TRAP WITH FOOD LIQUID STAIN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 25, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 31, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED BACK OF RANGE WITH CHAR ALSO NOTED CONDIMENT CABINETS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED CEILING TILES PEELING OVER HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED LIGHT CAPS AND SHIELD MISSING AT FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM RANGE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE SHIELD AND CAPS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS AT HOT LINE AREA GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 5, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM (SOUTH SIDE OF BLDG)IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN OFFICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A FORM OF DUCT TAPE BEING USED ON THE SCREEN DOOR OF THE FIRE ESCAPE DOOR IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 3RD FLOOR. TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF TAPE AND REPAIR SCREEN WITH PROPER MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BACK OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; BOTH 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. TOILET ROOMS IN THE BLUE SKY AND RAINBOW CLASSROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN. DETACHED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE SAID HOOD. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND ON WALLS IN THE 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOM. RE-CAULK EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE BLUE SKY AND SUNSHINE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; RAINBOW AND SUNSHINE CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDER THE LOFT IN THE RAINBOW CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABIENTS AT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOEMTER.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ROOM CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT UNUSED 3 TO 5 YR OLD CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS. MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 10, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WINDOW SILLS IN THE RAINBOW ROOM ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE WALLS TO REMOVE DIRT AND COBB WEBS.
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Not serious
Minor
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.