Lincoln Park Cooperative
1753 N FERN CT, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare (2 - 6 Years))
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215744
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 3, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 21, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE INSTALLED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR AT SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Severity not stated
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Mar 4, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 25, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES COULD NOT BE PREOVIDED. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Core
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2453601 DATED 10/21/20 NOT CORRECTED # 52 NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WOOD BASE PANEL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NOT CLANABLE ROUGH SURFACE.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 22, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 2 EXPIRED CHEMICAL TEST KITS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND UNABLE TO DETERMINE ACCURATE MEASUREMENT OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. INFORMED SITE THAT CURRENT AND VALID SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN NORTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER /VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY TRASH CAN IN ALL ADULT RESTROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ALL ADULT RESTROOM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 29, 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) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. 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 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN NORTH SIDE CLASSROOM IN THE FIRST FLOOR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 10, 2017 License · 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 FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET IN THE SOUTH CLASSROOM, AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL WALL BASE NEXT TO THE WINDOW IN THE 2ND FLOOR LIBRARY AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTALL WORKING LIGHT IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 31, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN KITCHEN FOR HAND WASHING
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN NORTH ROOM BEHIND WALL STORAGE AND IN SOUTH ROOM STORAGE
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 24, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
OBSERVED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.OBSERVED A APPX. "3/4-1" ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,NORTH DOOR AND SOUTH WEST AND MAIL SLOT ON FRONT DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS AND MAIL SLOT TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN KITCHEN NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN KITCHEN FOR HAND WASHING.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN NORTH ROOM BEHIND WALL STORAGE AND IN SOUTH ROOM STORAGE CLOSET.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 12, 2015 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED SNACKS PRE PORTIONED INTO MULTI USE BOWLS THAT ARE THEN SERVED BY TEACHERS TO CHILDREN. NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PRESENT TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE REUSABLE DISHES. MUST INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE STRICTLY DISPOSABLE DISHES/ UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 19, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAR LEFT WASHBOWL IN CHILDREN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE WITH SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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.