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1. May 4, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-402.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE FRONT CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. INSTUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

2. Apr 28, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON SITE. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOOR AND SURFACES: FLOOR AND THE WHITE SHELF IN THE HOT WATER STORAGE AREA, SURROUNDING THE COLD/ FREEZER HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE INFANT ROOM, SURROUNDING THE LOCKERS, IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS, AND NEAR COTS AND TOY SHELF IN ROOSEVELT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-201.11: OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP ON TOP CONDENSOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-402.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE FRONT CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. INSTUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

3. Apr 24, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES TCS FOODS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND THREE BOWLS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP (52.0-57.0F), A BOWL OF CHICKEN 57.0F 15 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 50.0-52.0F. CHICKEN AND CHICKEN NOODLES, AND HALF A GALLON MILK WAS FOUND OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT THE FRON PREP AREA AND THE 15 GALLONS OF MILK WAS FOUND IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT $200 WORTH PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATOR ON SITE. FOUND THE ONLY TWO REFRIGERATOR AT 55.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON SITE. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOOR AND SURFACES: FLOOR AND THE WHITE SHELF IN THE HOT WATER STORAGE AREA, SURROUNDING THE COLD/ FREEZER HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE INFANT ROOM, SURROUNDING THE LOCKERS, IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS, AND NEAR COTS AND TOY SHELF IN ROOSEVELT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE FRONT CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. INSTUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP ON TOP CONDENSOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

4. Jun 26, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THECABINETS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINKS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE KIDS WASH ROOM DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. May 17, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. May 10, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PASTA AT 136F) WAS SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE UTILITY ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE NW CORNER EXIT, MIDDLE CLASSROOM AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE SHELVES, HVAC CLOSET IN THE MIDDLE CLASSROM, SMALL CLOSET NEXT TO MAIN ENTRANCE, FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE SOUTH CLASSROOM, SOUTH CLASSROOM CLOSET NEXT TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT ON THE SE CORNER OF THE BUILING, AND STORAGE ROOM WITH THE TRAP DOOR TO THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO THE SOUTH CLASSROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE NORTH CLASSROOM CHILDREN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

7. May 31, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ADULT RESTROOM ADJOINING CHILDREN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN ALL ADULT FEMALE USE RESTROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA ABOVE BASEMENT TRAP DOOR AS WELL AS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ITEMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

8. May 24, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA ABOVE BASEMENT TRAP DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREA, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ADULT RESTROOM ADJOINING CHILDREN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN ALL ADULT FEMALE USE RESTROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA ABOVE BASEMENT TRAP DOOR AS WELL AS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ITEMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

9. Apr 29, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN 3 YEAR OLDS CLASSROOM SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN GREASE AND SWEEP BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR INFANTS ROOM.

10. Aug 24, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MUSKERTEERS ROOM & INFANTS ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR IN INFANTS ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER MIDDLE AND BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOORS IN CAREBEARS ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN BOTH STAFF TOILET ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND SPIDER WEBBS FROM UPPER CEILING IN KUALA ROOM & WALL VENT IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN CARE BEARS ROOM & TORN CARPET IN KUALAS ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,FRONT STAFF & KIDS TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN CARE BEARS ROOM NEAR FILE CABINET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET AT BASEMENT AREA.

11. Jul 23, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE CABINET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

12. Jul 5, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN THE CARE BEAR AREA/FRONT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

13. Jun 27, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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 VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LANDING LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT----OBSERVED APPROX 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN THE CARE BEAR AREA/FRONT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

14. Oct 2, 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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INFANT ROOM (1), TODDLER CLASSROOM (3), 2 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM (1), OFFICE AREA (1), AND THE ENTRYWAY (1). INSTRUCTED DIRECTOR TO REPLACE LIGHTS IN ALL MENTIONED AREAS.

15. Jul 17, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

16. Mar 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK (40.0F) IN THE INFANT'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COUNTER TOP IN THE PREP AREA, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK AND FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH BOWL IN THE HANDICAP TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

17. Jun 17, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE MOP SINK IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM.

18. Apr 29, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE STORAGE CADINETS IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE FLOORS IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND IN THE REAR CLASS ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE INFANT ROOM.