The Children's Center

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Inspections

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

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WEATHER STRIP WORN LEAVING A POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE FAUCET TIMER NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE BOY'S WASHROOM AND IN THE 1st TOILET ROOM FOR KIDS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS

2. Mar 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S LAST TOILET ROOM,LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 2C & LOW HOT IN 2D ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR INFANTS B REFRIGERATOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 4A,2A,2B,& 2C ROOMS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET ROOM DOOR OF GIRL'S MIDDLE TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR MIRROR & WINDOW SILL IN INFANTS A ROOM TO BE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.

3. May 22, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. May 17, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN 2B ROOM AT 75.4F.2A ROOM AT 92.7F.BOY'S TOILET ROOM RIGHT SINK-74.5F AND NO RUNNING WATER IN REAR CLASS ROOM.HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN WAS 93.3F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 95.3F HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED TO 100.0F AND 110.0F IN KITCHEN DURING INSPECTION.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 LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2B.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4.5 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS-61.9F-63.9F.4.5 GALLONS MILK-49.5F-51.1F.10LBS. YOGURT-53.6F-57.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 19LBS. $38. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 50.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN ADDITIONAL KITCHEN,IN INFANTS A ROOM-ON TOY SHELF.ON FLOOR IN LAUNDRY ROOM.ROOM 2B-ON SHELF NEXT TO MARKERS.TODDLERS #1-ON LOWER BOOK SHELF.DRY FOOD/PAPER STORAGE ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN RACKS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/17/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTH SIDES OF FRONT DOOR,BOTTOM OF GARBAGE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM 2D,4A-CUBBIES AND SHELVES.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER IN ADDITONAL KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN GIRL'S NEAR REAR DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CARPET IN 2B.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2C.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN INFANTS B TOILET ROOM.

5. Aug 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE TEACHER KITCHEN. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

6. May 27, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,BASEMENT,FURNACE AND MOP SINK AREAS.

7. May 18, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT 1ST GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN-NEAR DOOR,NEXT TO MICROWAVE STAND,REFRIGERATOR ON BOTH SIDES,LOWER PART OF STOVE.ROOM 2C-ON FLOOR NEXT TO COUCH AT LIBRARY AREA.ROOM 4B-ON FLOOR AT HOUSEKEEPING AREA,SCIENCE TABLE.ROOM 2B-ON ART SHELF,CUBBIES,SCIENCE AREA SHELF.CABINET STORAGE AREA.FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND WOOD WALL LEDGES.FURNACE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES ,BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR.LAUNDRY ROOM-ON FLOOR NEXT TO WASH MACHINE.MOP SINK CLOSET-UNDER AND AROUND ARTICLES ON FLOOR.INFANTS ROOM-ON CARPET ALONG WALL BASES OF BEDS,SHELVING UNITS,CHANGING TABLE.INFANTS KITCHEN-ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.TODDLERS #1-ON FLOOR NEXT TO CHANGING TABLE,TOY SHELVES.TODDLER #2- ON FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK.SMALL KITCHEN-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATORS.BASEMENT-ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/18/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,BASEMENT,FURNACE AND MOP SINK AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN ROOM 2C.

8. Aug 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED BOX OF DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADJUST MIXING VALVE ON RIGHT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM AND LEFT SINK IN INFANT ROOM.

9. Jun 24, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN INFANTS PREP KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALL IN INFANTS PREP KITCHEN BEHIND GARBAGE CAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLASS ROOM 4A,4B,2B,3B,TODDLER ROOM #1,INFANTS,REAR FOOD STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN CLASS ROOM 3B,STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN,MISSING FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY WAY TO INFANT/TODDLERS CLASS ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN CLASS ROOMS 4B,2B,TODDLERS ROOM #2 & INFANTS.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN TODDLERS #2 AND MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS #2.

10. Jun 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN.

11. Jul 19, 2018 License · 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 AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

12. Sep 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN CEILING IN THE CLASSROOM WITH A STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURES AT HAND SINKS IN RESTROOMS AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FAUCET AT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE MAIN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.

13. Jun 8, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE LEFT KNOB OF THE MOP SINK INSIDE OF THE MAINTENANCE ROOM LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND/OR BETTER ORGANIZE THE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

14. Sep 10, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE INFANT PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE PAPER SUPPLY CLOSET. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

15. Jun 10, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT HAND SINK IN BOY'S WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE MILK COOLER IN PREP AREA/INFANT SIDE BY OFFICE.MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LARGE AREA IN BASEMENT,CLUTTERED, NOT MAINTAINED.MUST REMOVE STORAGE OFF WALL IN CORNER AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF WALLS AND FLOORS.ALSO CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS.