Children's Home And Aid Society Of Illinois

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Inspections

1. May 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Apr 17, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN ROOM 110- LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN CLASS ROOM,TOILET ROOM 112-LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT HAND SINK,TOILET ROOM 209-LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT LAST SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH CORNERS OF EXIT DOOR IN CLASS ROOM 108.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES IN CLASS ROOM -110,212,222,219,221.DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN CLASS ROOM-221.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL COVING AND FLOORING NEAR DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN,FLOOR TILE DAMAGED IN CLASS ROOM 121 TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILE IN CLASS ROOM 212,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN CLASS ROOM 210,DAMAGED WALL AT MOPSINK ON 1ST FL..MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM CARPET IN CLASS ROOM -126.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,,ROOM-118,212,224.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND TOILET ROOM 112 TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN CLASS ROOMS 126,108,210,209,207,222,219,221.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN TOILET ROOM-110,111.

3. Aug 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN WOMENS 2ND FL. TOILET ROOM

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 10- 1/2 PINTS OF MILK RANGING FROM 45.9F-48.2F INSIDE OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN CLASSROOM 121 FOR KIDS CONSUMPTION.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.10- 1/2 PINTS $4.30.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR AT 51.0F IN CLASSROOM 121.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR IN CLASS ROOM 126.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A GAP FRONT DOOR IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS & CUBBIES IN ROOM 123,111,224,222,221,219,210.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER BLADE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN CLASS ROOM #-126,124,121,111,224,221,210 AND CHIPPING PAINT IN WINDOW SILLS IN CLASS ROOM #-126,124,123,121,224.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED COVING ALONG WALL NEAR DISH MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILE IN CLASS ROOM #224 & 210.WALL DAMAGED AT 1ST FL. MOPSINK,LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR IRONING BOARD IN CLASS ROOM #210.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,CLASS ROOM 222,221 & 2ND FL. MOPSINK CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 2ND FL. MOPSINK CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN CLASS ROOM #121.

4. Apr 24, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILT GREASE AND DEBRIS.

5. Jul 13, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO DISH MACHINE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR WHEN MACHINE IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLASSROOMS, ENGINEERING STORAGE ROOM, AND ELECTRICAL/COMMUNICAYIONS ROOM(2ND FLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED SUMMARY GIVEN FROM LAST INSPECTION #2559864 DATED 6/24/22 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MOST RECENT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

6. Jun 24, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AREAS, AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO DISH MACHINE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR WHEN MACHINE IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLASSROOMS, ENGINEERING STORAGE ROOM, AND ELECTRICAL/COMMUNICAYIONS ROOM(2ND FLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

7. Aug 4, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PLATES, BOWLS AND UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT UTENSILS INSIDE CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

8. May 8, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST INSIDE CUBBIE STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

9. Oct 11, 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) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT'S TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROCIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO HANDLE SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

10. May 11, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS PEELING/ DAMAGED IN THE CLASSROOM BUTTERFLY, PANDA. MUST REPAIR

11. May 3, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. DOOR ON UNIT IS IN POOR REPAIR/ DAMAGED ON THE SIDE ,( 1-2 INCH GAP) NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AT THE MIDDLE AND END SECTION OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF UNIT 121.9F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 140.0F OR HIGHER. MUST REPAIR DOOR OF UNIT. MUST NOT USE HOLDING UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT-CDI. MUST USE OVEN TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS-CDI CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED -7-38005A.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: APPROX(16)- 1LB BOWLS OF SPAGHETTI/ MEAT SAUCE AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF 118.9F,119.2F,122.6F. MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. ALSO 8 CARTONS OF MILK IN PRE-K DOLPHIN CLASSROOM.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.26- RODENT MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE HEADSTART SUPPLY CLOSET ROOM 213A, AROUND CLUTTER. ALSO IN 12- DROPPINGS IN MOP/ LAUNDRY CLOSET ROOM 217. MUST CLEAN / SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED, SPAGHETTI/ MEAT SAUCE-119.3F MUST PROVIDE VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS PEELING/ DAMAGED IN THE CLASSROOM BUTTERFLY, PANDA. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF STORAGE SUPPLIES IN HEAD START SUPPLY ROOM 213A. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS.

12. Dec 2, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

13. Jun 2, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE, AND THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED LIME BUILD UP ON BOTH MACHINES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND DELIME. ALSO THE DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING AUTOMATIC RINSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE UNDER COUNTER COOLER/FREEZERS IN THE INFANT ROOMS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DRY MOP.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM UNDER COUNTER COOLER/FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

14. May 14, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN ICE ROOM, UTILITY CLOSET AND STAFF ROOM AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ROOM 222, AND AT CABINETS UNDER HANDSINKS IN CLASSROOMS WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.