Institute Of Positive Education

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 31, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Oct 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF WEST EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED INOPERABLE SENSOR AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

3. Oct 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE HALLWAY TOILET ROOMS ARE LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN GOOD PRESSURE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     THE LOWER WALL WHERE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN WALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

4. Aug 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAKING FAUCET HEAD ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     SLGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

5. Oct 19, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Oct 12, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN 1 OF 2 SINKS IN HALLWAY TOILET ROOM AND AND BOY'S CLASSROOM TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER MEASURED AT 91 F IN HALLWAY HANDWASHING SINK. HOT WATER IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM TURNED OFF. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F HOT WATER FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO GRANTED EXTENSION REQUEST.

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     5-402.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON REPORT #2565047 DATED 10-07-2022 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

7. Oct 7, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN CLASSROOM TOILET ROOMS. HOT WATER MEASURED AT 69 F; HOT WATER IN HALLWAY TOILET ROOM MEASURED AT 94 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS REACH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

8. Oct 12, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Oct 14, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NOTED ONLY A SPRAYER AT THE 3-COMP WAREWASHING SINK WITH A RUBBERBAND AROUND THE SPROUT TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER INTO THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE SINK FAUCET AND INSTALL ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER AT ONE OF TWO CHILDREN'S WASHROOM SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

10. Dec 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Oct 18, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE CLASSROOM REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MIXING VALVE NOT OPERABLE AT RIGHT WASHBOWL IN CLASSROOM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VALVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OVERHEAD PIPE LEAKING NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKING PIPES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

12. Jul 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY IN THE BASEMENT WITH PEELING PAINT; INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT AREA OF WALL.

13. Oct 18, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Aug 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN KITCHEN AREA; BEHIND THE STOVE, AND ALL WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT THE DAYCARE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. SURFACE SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL IN KITCHEN NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK; ALSO REPLACE CEILING TILE IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE VENTILATION IS WORKING PROPERLY IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

15. Oct 10, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NERA STOVE AND PREP TABLE

16. Oct 8, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      THE ABOVE HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NERA STOVE AND PREP TABLE