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Positive Attitudes Working, INC.

757 N AUSTIN BLVD, Chicago, IL 60644 · Cook County

27cited violations
0serious tier
17inspections
17tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2241077
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025240
2024120
2023220
2022110
2021230
2020140
2019100
2018140
2017100
2016120
2015110
2014110
2013230

Inspections

  1. Nov 20, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS WITH NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ADD SELF CLOSING DEVICES TO ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN TOILET ROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.

  2. Apr 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WASHBOWL IN MIDDLE CLASSROOM INOPERABLE AND TAPED (NOT IN USE) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. IN STRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

  3. Jun 11, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN MIDDLE CLASSROOM WITH WATER LEAK FROM PLUMBING FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERRVED WALL BASE IN PREP AREA SURROUNDING HANDSINK AND CABINETS DETACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IN ORDER TO PREVENT BREEDING SITE FOR PEST.

  4. Jul 21, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG THE BASE WALLS IN BOTH UTILITY ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jan 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON BOTH OF THE UTILITY SINKS OF THE UTILITY ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  6. Jan 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON BOTH OF THE UTILITY SINKS OF THE UTILITY ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  7. Sep 1, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Aug 25, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN CLASSROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING INSIDE FACILITY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 02/21/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #55 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE GREASE TRAP PIPE. LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED MISSING COVING ALONG THTE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Feb 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLER UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE TODDLER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE GREASE TRAP PIPE. LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED MISSING COVING ALONG THTE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED TOTES AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE TODDLER ROOM AND OLDER KID ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  10. Aug 20, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Oct 3, 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) - 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 VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 - 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.16 - OBSERVED MOP NOT USE STILL IN MOP BUCKET. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE MOP MUST BE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ADVISED TO STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION (SUCH AS MOUNTING ON THE WALL) THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14(A) - OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENT WITH DUST BUILDUP IN THE WASHROOM IN THE MAIN CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

  12. Aug 29, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. May 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN CLASS ROOMS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

  14. Aug 17, 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

      LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  15. May 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING HEATING DUCTS HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  16. Jul 10, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. May 31, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES, OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS NO GREASE RECEPTOR OR ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD. INSTALL SAID ITEMS PER CITY CODE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE REAR CONCRETE STEPS IN THE ROOMS ARE ROUGH AND NOT SEALED, SEAL THE CONCRETE SO THEY ARE EASY TO CLEAN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.