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4301 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60653 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215669
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 20, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINKS, 3 COMP SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Serious
Priority
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Apr 25, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINKS, 3 COMP SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 29, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FIRST HANDSINK IN THE WATER INDIGO CLASSROOM WASHROOM DID NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED 15 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET KNOB. THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FIRST HANDSINK IN THE CHERRYWOOD CLASSROOM WASHROOM DID NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED 15 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET KNOB.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FIRST SINK IN THE SAGEWOOD CLASSROOM WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPS SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL UNDER THE SINK. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE KITCHEN OVER THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FIRST HANDSINK IN THE WATER INDIGO CLASSROOM WASHROOM DID NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED 15 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET KNOB.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FIRST FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS STRIPPED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE. (THE SINK CAN BE FILLED AS REQUIRED FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING, THERE ARE TWO FAUCETS AT THE SINK) OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE FIRST SINK IN THE SAGEWOOD CLASSROOM WASHROOM NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB. (TWO SINKS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM).
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Severity not stated
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Nov 8, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND ONE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM AREA OF CLASSROOM 217 (HONEYBELLS) LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. (TWO SINKS LOCATED IN THIS WASHROOM).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY. CLEAN AROUND CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE STOVE TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.
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Severity not stated
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May 27, 2020 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 30, 2019 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
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS WHERE MISSING IN CLASSROOM REFRIGERATORS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN UTILITY CLOSETS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL AT CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA OR PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR BULBS OF SAME AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 29, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observe low water pressure for hot water at the counter 1 compartment sink in Sunbird room. Observed timer not properly set on metered faucet on kids hand sink on left. Faucet runs for approximately 6 seconds. Faucet must run continuously for minimum of 15 seconds to allow for proper hand washing. Must repair and maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed items stored directly on floor in storage room on 2nd floor. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor. Must maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 22, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed appx 50lbs of chicken at improper temperatures ranging from 105.8F-116.9F, in the hot holding unit. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 140F or higher or 40F or less at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report: 2088423, dated 9/19/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #30 LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. #34 REMOVE PEELING PAINT, SEAL AND REPAINT FLOOR IN KITCHEN. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN. #35 REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD ALONG WALL NEAR WHITE EXPOSED SINK IN RIVER INDIGO CLASSROOM. #38 REPAIR HOT WATER TIMED FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN WATER INDIGO ROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. #41 ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ALL ITEMS IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK IN STORAGE AREA NEAR KITCHEN. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed large gap with debris around lid of floor grease trap. Must clean, sanitize, and reseal floor grease trap door to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observe low water pressure for hot water at the counter 1 compartment sink in Sunbird room. Observed timer not properly set on metered faucet on kids hand sink on left. Faucet runs for approximately 6 seconds. Faucet must run continuously for minimum of 15 seconds to allow for proper hand washing. Must repair and maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed items stored directly on floor in storage room on 2nd floor. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor. Must maintain same.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS, UTILITY ROOM, WATER METER ROOM, PUMP ROOM AND ELECTRICAL ROOM. REMOVE PEELING PAINT, SEAL AND REPAINT FLOOR IN KITCHEN. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN. CLEAN AND CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD ALONG WALL NEAR WHITE EXPOSED SINK IN RIVER INDIGO CLASSROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR HOT WATER TIMED FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN WATER INDIGO ROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ALL ITEMS IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK IN STORAGE AREA NEAR KITCHEN. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 8, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE TWO RUBBER GASKETS OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKETS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS. UPGRADE GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING IN THE CLASSROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AS NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN HAS PEELING PAINT; MUST REPAINT FLOOR OR SEAL TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY OVERHEAD BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK. NOTED THE WHITE WASH BOWL IN THE KIJANE CLASSROOM WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. MUST RESTORE HOT WATER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 30, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS. UPGRADE GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING IN THE CLASSROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AS NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY OVERHEAD BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK. NOTED THE WHITE WASH BOWL IN THE KIJANE CLASSROOM WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. MUST RESTORE HOT WATER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA NOT VENTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS STORED WITH CHILDREN'S FOOD IN DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 13, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT. (UNIT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SOME PEELING AND WORN PAINT ON FLOOR OF PUMP ROOM AND IN KITCHEN; REMOVE AND REPAINT. CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENTS OVER STOVE UNDER HOOD.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS ON SECOND AND FIRST FLOOR; ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR. HANG ALL MOPS ON RACK PROVIDED ON WALL OF UTILITY CLOSET.
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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.