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Inspections

1. Jun 17, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED BULK DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS STORED IN THE KITCHEN AREA EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BULK DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND STORE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

2. Oct 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Apr 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, ARLISA JOHNSON, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 1 HOUR AND 15 MINUTES THROUGH THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

4. Aug 30, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Aug 24, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 93.1F LOCATED IN TODDLER ROOM. ALSO NOTED ANNEX TOILET ROOM (HAS WASHER AND DRYER) HANDWASHING SINK AT 96F.MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C)

6. Nov 16, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

7. Aug 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Jul 11, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Jan 24, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     Observed bulk food container in dry storage cabinet area in kitchen with out proper labels, name and date. Informed manager that bulk food containers must have proper labels, name and date. Instructed manager to provide.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Observed chipped paint on wall in closet adjacent to preschool room. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable maintain at all times. Observed dust accumulation on vent cover above kitchen counter and refrigerator. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

10. Aug 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Observed utensils and soiled towels inside hand sink in kitchen. Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink in infant room. Instructed hand sinks are for hand washing only. Must not use sink for any other purpose. Must provide soap and paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Operator removed items from hand sink basin in kitchen, and provided soap and paper towels at all hand sinks. Critical violation 7-38-030.

11. Jul 5, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE KITCHEN HAND SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES THAT ARE STORED IN A BIN NEXT TO THE SINK. OR, DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT WITHIN 12 INCHES OF THE HAND SINK. MUST DEFROST THE ICE COMPARTMENT IN THE MINI FRIDGE IN THE TODDLER/INFANT ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE TOILETS ARE RUNNING IN THE CLUB HOUSE GIRL'S RESTROOM AND THE CLUBHOUSE STAFF RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

12. Sep 22, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE ANNEX BUILDING CLOSETS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

13. Aug 28, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1199414 ON 07/10/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (38)MUST INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE ANNEX BUILDING CLOSETS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

14. Jul 10, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE ADULT WASHROOM DOOR IN THE ANNEX SECTION OF DAY CARE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO UTILITY MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SPRAY ARM BROKEN ON KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.