Daycare
1343 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare (2 - 6 Years))
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215468
- 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 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (MILK,CEREAL,PEACHES)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:30 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN RAINDROP -CLASSROOM & TOILET ROOM,STAR-CLASS ROOM.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT DOOR FRAME AND GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARBAGE DOOR.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA .
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CLOUD ROOM-CUBBIES & SHELVING UNITS.KITCHEN-WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AROUND PIPE WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED IN STAR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER TABLE IN STAR & MISSING WALL BASE IN MOONLIGHT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON UPPER WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & UNDER DISH STORAGE TABLE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Oct 4, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 27, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE FINAL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS IN THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING UNDER THE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE CLOUD CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER PRESSURE WAS RESTORED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 20, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 19, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CHIPPED WALL BEHIND CLEAN POT AND PANS SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN THE UTILITY ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 22, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN KIDS WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 13, 2017 Canvass · 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
Observed chipped paint on east corner wall junctions, in cloud classroom, next to exposed hand sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no hot water at children exposed hand sink in star classroom. Classroom has 2 other exposed hand sinks. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ONE HANDSINK IN CLASSROOM WITH NO HOT WATER. THERE ARE 2 OTHER HANDSINK IN GOOD REPAIR IN AREA. CORRECT SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOSE CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT THIS TIME. BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NEEDED AT MOP SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 6, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER NEAR COFFEE MACHINES. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER PREP TABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LOWER WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING ALONG LOWER WALL BEHIND COFFEE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADJUST MIXING VALVES ON SINK IN RAINBOW ROOM AND RIGHT SINK IN STAR ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.