Carlos H. Cantu Children And Family Center
2434 S KILDARE AVE, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215761
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 11, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 24, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. THE DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY A TECHNICIAN DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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May 24, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Severity not stated
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Oct 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM OF (BRONZE) CLASSROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND DISH MACHINE IN WAREWASHING AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 23, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
WAREWASHING MACHINE ON SITE IS INOPERABLE, NEW MACHINE THAT IS WAITING TO BE INSTALLED. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME UNTIL INSTALLED, FULLY OPERABLE AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO LOCATE OR INSTALL
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 7, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
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Jun 27, 2019 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
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY/NOTED SUPPLIES ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MISSING TEST KIT/TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES & SHELVING UNITS IN PINK ROOM,CUBBIES IN BLUE ROOM,ORANGE,GOLD.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVES IN STAFF LOUNGE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN 2ND FL. HOT WATER TANK AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PURPLE ROOM,GREEN ROOM & SILVER ROOM.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN RED ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WHITE ROOM- SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN CLASSROOM,LAUNDRY ROOM- LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE,2ND FL. MEN'S LEAKY TOILET.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BLUE ROOM CLOSET.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 19, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE ALL POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREAS BY ELEVATING ALL ARTICLES IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT FACILITY 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 12, 2015 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
DUST WAS OBSERVED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 31, 2013 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
THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN IS DUSTY, CLEAN OFF AND SANITIZE THE CEILING AND CHECK THE VENTILATION DUCTS ABOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE RAINBOW ROOM BATHROOM FLOOR DRAIN HAS A BUILDUP OF ORGANIC MATTER AND CAN HARBOR INSECTS, CLEAN AND TREAT SAID DRAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE BOTTLE OF SOAP SOLUTION IN THE PURPLE AND RAINBOW ROOMS IS NOT LABELED, LABEL ALL CLEANING SUPPLIES.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 6, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.