Little Green Tree House

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Inspections

1. Sep 22, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN OUTER 2 FRONT DOORS. MUST PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS WITH RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

2. Sep 13, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.115//NOTED DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS OF REFUSE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11// NOTED FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM NOT CLEAN AND DUST ON CEILING AND WALL ABOVE KITCHEN HANDWASH AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.------- 6-501.114// NOTED CLUTTER IN "LITTLE TREEHOUSE" BATH/STORAGE ROOM. UNDERNEATH SINK IN "THREES" CLASSROOM, ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE CLOSET, AND ITEMS ON THE GROUND OF OUTSIDE SHED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVING ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.------- 6-501.11// NOTED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN "LITTLE TREEHOUSE" ACTIVITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

3. Sep 11, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER AT HAND WASH SINK IN "SNOWBELL" CLASSROOM AND NO HOT WATER AT FIRST FLOOR MOP SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     NOTED DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS OF REFUSE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM NOT CLEAN AND DUST ON CEILING AND WALL ABOVE KITCHEN HANDWASH AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER IN "LITTLE TREEHOUSE" BATH/STORAGE ROOM. UNDERNEATH SINK IN "THREES" CLASSROOM, ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE CLOSET, AND ITEMS ON THE GROUND OF OUTSIDE SHED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVING ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN "LITTLE TREEHOUSE" ACTIVITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

4. Sep 26, 2023 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR TODDLER ROOMS BLOCKED BY DIRTY DRINKING CUPS. BOTH SINKS ARE BEING USED AS SLOP/DISH SINKS WITH DISHWASHING SCRUBBIES AND DISHWASHING LIQUID. ALSO NOTED IN THE INFANT ROOM IS THE ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DISH SOAP, SCRUBBIES, AND A DISH DRYING RACK WITH WASHED BOWLS AND SPOONS. ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE USED FOR HAND-WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. NO DISHWASHING ALLOWED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE KITCHEN COOLER. DICED CHEESE AT 55.2F AND SLICED TOMATO AT 50F. REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE FOUND ADEQUATE WITH MILK AT 39F. THERE ARE NO TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR TODAY'S DELIVERED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE DOORS OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. MUST SEAL TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     NOTED CLEAN DISHWARE, CUPS ETC. IT IS STORED AT THE CLASSROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE LAUNDRY ROOM AND STORED CHEMICALS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE SWEEPING AND MONITORING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT SLOP/DUMP SINKS IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOMS #126 "BIRCH AND #128 "BAYBERRY" WHERE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE NOTED NOT ACCESSIBLE AND BEING USED AS DUMP SINKS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE LAUNDRY ROOM, BEHIND THE WASHER AND DRYER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED EMPLOYEE BACKPACK STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE/LOCKERS FOR STAFF PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     NOTED THE SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2560641 ON 7-13-22 WAS NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. AN OLD SUMMARY FROM 9-21-21 WAS POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED.

5. Jul 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

6. Sep 21, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OUTSIDE REFUSAL AREA NOT CLEANED, EXCESS BAGS, DEBRIS, AND BOXES ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITY.

7. Jan 31, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. BOTH FRONT DOORS(MAIN ENTRANCE AND SECONDARY DOOR) WITH GAPS(1/4" TO 1/2") BETWEEN DOORS AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

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

     ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     BOTH WASHROOM DOORS INSIDE THE STAFF DINING AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.

8. Jan 30, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. BOTH FRONT DOORS(MAIN ENTRANCE AND SECONDARY DOOR) WITH GAPS(1/4" TO 1/2") BETWEEN DOORS AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

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

     ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

   • Severity not stated

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

     UTENSILS USED FOR CHILDREN NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST BE STORED INVERTED WITH HANDLE UPWARD

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     BOTH WASHROOM DOORS INSIDE THE STAFF DINING AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     SOME DEBRIS AND ITEMS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

9. Oct 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN STAFF LOUNGE ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN UTILITY CLOSET IN THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL STAFF AND CHILDREN'S WASHROOMS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AND ALL CLASSROOMS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. Oct 16, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED RANGE AT KITCHEN AREA 2ND FLOOR WITH NO HOOD OVER RANGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HOOD OVER RANGE.

12. Jun 29, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN THE STAFF BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE TOILET ROOM INSIDE MYRTLE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

13. Jul 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 ROOM 126.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD OVER GAS STOVE IN KITCHEN.

14. Sep 24, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS CLASSROOMS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.