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Allison's Infant & Toddler Center

440-442 E 71ST ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

86cited violations
2serious tier
18inspections
51tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2215824
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
2024160
20234290
2022260
20212100
2019130
2018190
2017130
2016110
2015272
2013290

Inspections

  1. Jul 21, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR ON BASEMENT, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING COVERS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILUDP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Apr 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE RIGHT WASHBOWLS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM AND THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR CLASSROOM (BEHIND THE INFANT CLASSROOM) IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED TWO STOPPERS MISSING FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR PROPER SETTING UP OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN STOPPERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID TO THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. ALSO, THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DOOR WITH CHIPPED PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT CEILING. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  3. Jun 2, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT'S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. IN STRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE REAR WALL AND FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE HABORAGE POINT FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 OBSERVED NO SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. May 15, 2023 Recent Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT'S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. IN STRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE REAR WALL AND FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE HABORAGE POINT FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 OBSERVED NO SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. May 8, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT'S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. IN STRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE REAR WALL AND FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE HABORAGE POINT FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 OBSERVED NO SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  6. May 1, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT'S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY AND APPROXIMATELY 40-60 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM IN THE SAME SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE REAR WALL AND FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE HABORAGE POINT FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Nov 4, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY OR KIT FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Oct 25, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  9. May 21, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGE CEILING TILES AND CHIPPING PAINT THROUGH PREP AREA AND CLASS ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NONTOXIC PAINT. Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE OPENING AND HOLES THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL AND WALL BASE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. ALSO MUST SEAL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT IN THE PANTRY ROOM

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION OVER GAS STOVE IN KITCHEN.

  10. May 14, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGH CLUTTER. ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE OPENING AND HOLES THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL AND WALL BASE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. ALSO MUST SEAL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT IN THE PANTRY ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGE CEILING TILES AND CHIPPING PAINT THROUGH PREP AREA AND CLASS ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NONTOXIC PAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT FURTHER HARBORAGE FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION OVER GAS STOVE IN KITCHEN.

  11. May 9, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, AND DISPOSABLE MOP INCLUDING APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE NOT MAINTAINED . MUST ORGANIZE RUGS, STORAGE PROPERLY OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

  12. Nov 28, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN MEATLOAF (152.1F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON GASKETS OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING ON WASHBOWL AND TOILET CLOGGED IN REAR WASHROOM IN EAST CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN KITCHEN.

  13. Apr 28, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND STAIRS AND STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN ALL VENTILATION FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT FAN OVER THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA (POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE).

  14. Aug 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE MOP SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE COLD KNOB OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  15. May 20, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. May 18, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL IN BASEMENT.OBSERVED BLACK DIRTY FOUL SMELLING WATER STANDING APPX "3-5" ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND WASTE WATER COMING FROM SUMP PUMP AND SPREADING ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND TABLE,DEEP FREEZER AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE PAPER GOODS AND ARTICLES FOR DAY CARE AREA STORED.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      OBSERVED A INFESTATION OF APPX.200 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN YOUNG EXPLORER ROOM -IN STORAGE CABINET AND NEXT TO,IN BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS,ON TOYS,ARTS AND CRAFTS SHELVING UNITS,TEDDY BEAR ROOM -ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COTS STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASES NEXT TO BEDS AND SHELVING UNITS,TOILET ROOM,IN BETWEEN CONTAINERS OF PAINT ON FLOOR,CUBBY AREA,INFANTS ROOM-IN CUBBIES,UNDER & ON FLOOR MATS,TOY SHELVES.KITCHEN AREA-ON COUNTER TOP UNDER MICROWAVE,BOTH HOT HOLDING UNITS,ON FLOOR NEXT TO STOVE,REFRIGERATOR AND DISH MACHINE.MOPSINK CLOSET-IN BETEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND LEDGE BEHIND DOOR.BASEMENT AREA HAS EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES,FLYING AROUND/DROPPINGS MIXED IN WITH DIRT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR.REAR DOOR,MAIL SLOT AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON EXTERIOR OF BUIDING NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND STANDING WATER ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOORS AND OPENINGS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/18/15.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS IN INFANTS ROOM,DEAD INSECTS FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN YOUNGE EXPLORERS ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TEDDY BEARS ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TEDDY BEAR,YOUNG EXPLORER AND KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL BASES IN WAITING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET,STORAGE CLOSETS.

  17. May 10, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      APPLY A FINISH OR PAINT TO RAW WOOD SHELF IN TODDLER'S CLASSROOM(INCLUDING SHELVES THAT HAVE CONTACT PAPER ON THEM IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN UTILITY CLOSET, IN BOTH BASEMENTS, AND WHERE NEEDED

  18. May 3, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE REFRIGERATOR, ON STAIRS, ON METAL ENCLOSED BAIT STATION AND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS IN SOUTHEAST BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS etc(SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL TODAY BEFORE INSPECTION). CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      APPLY A FINISH OR PAINT TO RAW WOOD SHELF IN TODDLER'S CLASSROOM(INCLUDING SHELVES THAT HAVE CONTACT PAPER ON THEM IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIORS OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN UTILITY CLOSET, IN BOTH BASEMENTS, AND WHERE NEEDED. KEEP FLOOR IN REAR SECTION OF SOUTHWEST BASEMENT DRY, LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER OBSERVED BY FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL DUSTY WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH BASEMENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR EXHAUST IN TODDLER'S WASHROOM.

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.