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Tots Express Learning Center

9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

98cited violations
1serious tier
17inspections
76tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2391948
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025120
2024150
20234540
2022291
2021130
2020260
2019150
2018150
2017130
2016110
2015140

Inspections

  1. Aug 21, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND THE FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN INFANT ROOM. INSTUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK AND USE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN INFANT ROOM AS HANDSINK. OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING BEHIND REFRIGERATION, STORAGE AREA, AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED.

  3. Sep 3, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT, STORAGE AND CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN CHILDREN WASHROOM, LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN KITCHEN AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR UTILITY AREA, OPENINGS IN WALL ABOVE DOORWAY LEADING TO REAR UTILITY AREA AND UNDER DRAINBOARD NEAR GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN, MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN CLASSROOM, OPENINGS IN CEILINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.

  4. Aug 16, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 : OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON IN THE FLOOR MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,AFTER SCHOOL,2,3,4 & 5 YRS,TODDLERS,INFANTS,AFTER SCHOOL TOILET ROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,TORN CARPET IN POOR REPAIR & FLOOR TRIM IN 2,3, 4 & 5 YRS. ROOM.LOOSE WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,2YRS, 4 & 5 YRS OLD.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 2,3,4 & 5, AFTER SCHOOL,INFANTS ROOMS.WINDOW TRIMS ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN 2,4 & 5 YRS ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP & WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT .

  5. Aug 14, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASSROOMS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 : OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON IN THE FLOOR MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN POOR REPAIR & FLOOR TRIM IN 2,3, 4 & 5 YRS. ROOM.LOOSE WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,2YRS, 4 & 5 YRS OLD.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 2,3,4 & 5, AFTER SCHOOL,INFANTS ROOMS.WINDOW TRIMS ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN 2,4 & 5 YRS ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE,ALL CLASSROOMS,BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,AFTER SCHOOL,2,3,4 & 5 YRS,TODDLERS,INFANTS,AFTER SCHOOL TOILET ROOM

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579667 8/7/23 NOT CORRECTED #55- 6-501.114 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  6. Aug 10, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT KID'S TOILET ROOM MIDDLE SINK AT 69.8F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN FRONT HAND WASHING STATION AREA TO TEMPER WATER .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR INFANTS REFRIGERATOR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 : OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.11 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF TODDLERS FISH TANK LOWER CABINET AND ON A PIECE OF WOOD UNDER TABLE IN KITCHEN .MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.115 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A LIVE LARGE WHITE AND GRAY CAT WALKING AROUND IN BASEMENT,A BOWL OF CAT FOOD & A PLASTIC LITTER BOX USED FOR CAT. MUST REMOVE CAT,CAT FOOD & LITTER BOX FROM PREMISES .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-102.11 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASSROOMS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET HANDLES OF ALL TOILETS IN TODDLERS TOILET ROOM,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST. HAND SINK IN KID'S TOILET ROOM,REAR 3- COMPARTMEMT SINK HAS A LEAKY PIPE AND FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK HAS LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH FAUCETS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 : OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON IN THE FLOOR MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOLDED WALLS & DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,TORN CARPET IN POOR REPAIR & FLOOR TRIM IN 2,3, 4 & 5 YRS. ROOM.LOOSE WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,2YRS, 4 & 5 YRS OLD.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 2,3,4 & 5, AFTER SCHOOL,INFANTS ROOMS.WINDOW TRIMS ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN 2,4 & 5 YRS ROOM.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,AFTER SCHOOL,2,3,4 & 5 YRS,TODDLERS,INFANTS,AFTER SCHOOL TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE,ALL CLASSROOMS,BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN AFTER SCHOOL ROOM & TOILET ROOM,STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563321 9/8/22 NOT CORRECTED #55-6-201.15: OBSERVED BUCKLED AND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND REAR LAUNDRY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.114 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA WITH WALL OF CURTAINS AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  7. Aug 7, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN FRONT AREA AT 85.3F AND KID'S TOILET ROOM MIDDLE SINK AT 73.4F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR INFANTS REFRIGERATOR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.11 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF TODDLERS FISH TANK LOWER CABINET AND ON A PIECE OF WOOD UNDER TABLE IN KITCHEN .MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A LIVE LARGE WHITE AND GRAY CAT WALKING AROUND IN BASEMENT,A BOWL OF CAT FOOD & A PLASTIC LITTER BOX USED FOR CAT. MUST REMOVE CAT,CAT FOOD & LITTER BOX FROM PREMISES .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR ,CABINET DOOR THAT IS OFF HINDGES IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASSROOMS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET HANDLES OF ALL TOILETS IN TODDLERS TOILET ROOM,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST. HAND SINK IN KID'S TOILET ROOM,REAR 3- COMPARTMEMT SINK HAS A LEAKY PIPE AND FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK HAS LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH FAUCETS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON IN THE FLOOR MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOLDED WALLS & DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,TORN CARPET IN POOR REPAIR & FLOOR TRIM IN 2,3, 4 & 5 YRS. ROOM.LOOSE WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,2YRS, 4 & 5 YRS OLD.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 2,3,4 & 5, AFTER SCHOOL,INFANTS ROOMS.WINDOW TRIMS ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN 2,4 & 5 YRS ROOM.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,AFTER SCHOOL,2,3,4 & 5 YRS,TODDLERS,INFANTS,AFTER SCHOOL TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE,ALL CLASSROOMS,BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN AFTER SCHOOL ROOM & TOILET ROOM,STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563321 9/8/22 NOT CORRECTED #55-6-201.15: OBSERVED BUCKLED AND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND REAR LAUNDRY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.114 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA WITH WALL OF CURTAINS AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  8. Sep 8, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA WITH WALL OF CURTAINS AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUCKLED AND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND REAR LAUNDRY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Aug 22, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER HOLDING AT 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. UNIT IS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND CDPH FOOD PROTECTION IS NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF PASTA, RICE AND SUGAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 10-20 ANTS IN RED ROOM (3 YEAR OLD) NEAR WALL AND CRAWLING ON CARPET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED SEVERAL TOILET FIXTURES DESIGNATED FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG WHERE ALL FLOOR AND WALLS MEET. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN WINDOW SILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA WITH WALL OF CURTAINS AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUCKLED AND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND REAR LAUNDRY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Oct 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER IN THE FRONT HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANEL AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Sep 28, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED KITCHEN HANDSINK BASIN FILL WITH STANDING WATER WHEN IN USE. MUST CORRECT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE CHILDREN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE LOOSE DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  12. Feb 26, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ALSO A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED "OUT OF ORDER" SIGNAGE ON 1 OF 3 RESTROOM STALL DOORS DUE TO MECHANICAL ISSUES WITH FLUSH BUTTON. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

  13. Mar 1, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (UNCOOKED BROWN RICE, UNCOOKED PASTA) NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA ARE NOT ATTACHED AND IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE RE-CAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 OBSERVED AREAS IN THE REAR WITH DEATTACHED COVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED SOME ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED WEBBS LOCATED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  14. Nov 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.16 OBSERVED EXIT/ENRTY DOOR IN REAR NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION NOT EASY ACCESSABLE FOR SERVICE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.19 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR AND MANTAIN.

  15. Dec 6, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING IN THE MIDDLE SINK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SUCH AS PERSONAL BAGS BEING STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA SUCH AS EMPLOYEE'S LOCKER. OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM LOCATED AT NEXT TO INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  16. Oct 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER IN THE INFANT ROOM.

  17. Jun 10, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO MAKE KITCHEN FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. TILED SURFACE IS LUMPY AND UNLEVELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE INFANT'S ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND THE 1ST FL REAR STORAGE AREA AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS.

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.