Positive Attitudes Working, INC.
757 N AUSTIN BLVD, Chicago, IL 60644 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 20, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 11, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 21, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG THE BASE WALLS IN BOTH UTILITY ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 1, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 25, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN CLASSROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 20, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 3, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 29, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 17, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 10, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 31, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.