Caterpillar Care

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Oct 2, 2025 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     No hands drying provision provided at kitchen and employees restroom hand washing facilities, using only cloth towels, instructed not to use cloth towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     Missing thermometer in infants refrigerator. Instructed to provide.

3. Jun 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE ADULT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

4. Sep 18, 2023 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE FACILITY WAS IN OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

5. May 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Sep 10, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO THERMOMETER INSIDE TEACHERS REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     ICE BUILD UP INSIDE TODDLER ROOM REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

7. Mar 30, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Feb 20, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

9. Dec 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN MOP SINK CLOSET,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER AND DAMAGED WALL IN TODDLERS ROOM,WATER DAMAGED SOFFIT AT WINDOWS IN INFANTS AND 2 YEAR OLD ROOMS & LOOSE WIRES AT WALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM.

10. Jul 26, 2018 Canvass · 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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP IN THE WASHROOM VENT NEAR THE INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT IN THE WASHROOM NEAR THE INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

11. Sep 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Aug 8, 2016 Canvass · 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 STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

13. Jan 25, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Dec 9, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR OUTSIDE OF THE INFANT ROOM WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F AND THE REFRIGERATOR INSIDE OF THE TODDLER ROOM WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATORS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED MILK AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 GALLONS OF MILK WORTH $15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR COMMERCIAL DISHWASHING MACHINE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EITHER A SINK OR COMMERCIAL DISHMACHINE TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • 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 ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID CERTICIATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE INFANT ROOM.

15. Jul 23, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      Pending violation at this time. See comments below

16. Jul 12, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Must have coolers on premises on and working at 40 F or below and freezer at 0 F or below.

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      Not able to properly sanitize equipment or utensils. Instructed to install commercial high or low temp dish machine or install 3 compartment sink.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to install more light.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Toilet room door for staff must be self closing.

17. May 21, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Must have coolers on premises on and working at 40 F or below and freezer at 0 F or below.

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      Not able to properly sanitize equipment or utensils. Instructed to install commercial high or low temp dish machine or install 3 compartment sink.

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Must install exposed handsink in prep area.

    • 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

      Must provided written pest control logbook with all required documents and service invoice from licensed pest control company.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Instructed to have city of chicago certified food manager certifcate on premises.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Must have all surfaces detailed clean and sanitized and have all equipment on premises.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor must be detailed clean through-out premises.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Must have openings in walls repaired and sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Adequate light not provided in area. Instructed to install more light.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Toilet room door for staff must be self closing.