Smart From The Start
4133-4139 W Armitage AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2216184
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 19 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 23, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASE COLUMN OF WALL IN HALLWAY NEAR STAFF TOILET TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 11, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 8, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, RICE AND CEREAL NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP AT LEFTSIDE BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED BASES OF WALL, FLOORS AND CORNERS ON BOTH SIDES OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NON WORKING EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 22, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, RICE AND CEREAL NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP AT LEFTSIDE BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED SOILED BASES OF WALL, FLOORS AND CORNERS ON BOTH SIDES OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569270 DATED 01/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN PANTRY IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 21, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.2-59.9F, MILK(50.2F), TURKEY(50.5F), YOGURT(50.9F), CHEESE CUBES(59.9F), SHREDDED CHEESE(53.1F), AMERICAN CHEESE(51.1F) AND CREAM CHEESE(52.2F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD VALUED AT $167 WEIGHING 60LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, RICE AND CEREAL NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP AT LEFTSIDE BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 59.2-96.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT OR ABOVE 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT OR ABOVE 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED BASES OF WALL, FLOORS AND CORNERS ON BOTH SIDES OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NON WORKING EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569270 DATED 01/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN PANTRY IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jan 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 2ND HAND SINK TO THE RIGHT IN KIDS BATHROOM. MUST MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN PANTRY IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 12, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE 3RD HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM DISCONNECTED FROM THE SINK. FOUND THE 2ND HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE MENS RESTROOM AND POOR LIGHTING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 10, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE 64.0F - 78.0F DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT CAPACITY OF HOT WATER TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES, AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110F FOR ALL DISHWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE 3RD HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM DISCONNECTED FROM THE SINK. FOUND THE 2ND HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE MENS RESTROOM AND POOR LIGHTING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 28, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15. Inspector Comments: 1/4 GAP ON THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF RODENT/INSECTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-202.16. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN THE PANTRY OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONLY 5 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO CONDUCT FOOD HANDLER ACTIVITIES (EX. HANDLES FOOD, SERVE CHILDREN, OR WASH UTENSILS). AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 24, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED TOYS IN THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE RAINBOW ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE TOYS AND THAT ALL HANDWASH SINKS MUST BE USED FOR ONLY HANDWASHING. AFTER TOYS WERE REMOVED, OBSERVED THE TEACHER PROCEEDED TO WASH TOYS IN THE SAME HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY ALL HANDWASH SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. ANY TOY OR DISH WASHING MUST TAKE PLACE IN A DESIGNATED SINK FOR WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- 1/4 GAP ON THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. -
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN THE PANTRY OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
- OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASH AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE 66.9F-89.8F DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT CAPACITY OF HOT WATER TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL HANDWASH SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES, AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110F FOR ALL DISHWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA AND MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE END CAPS. -
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED ONLY 5 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO CONDUCT FOOD HANDLER ACTIVITIES (EX. HANDLES FOOD, SERVE CHILDREN, OR WASH UTENSILS). AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 10, 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
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP ROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
1/4 GAP ON THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZNG SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH STAFF WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA AND MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE END CAPS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 9, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DAMAGED/BROKEN DRAWER FOR UTENSILS STORAGE UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER/NEXT TO STOVE AND NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALL NEXT TO STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SHE WAS PREPARING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 20, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND TOILET IN STAFF FAR RIGHT TOILET ROOM .
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN ORANGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN ORANGE ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN RED & BLUE CLASS ROOM AND END CAPS IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT 3RD HAND SINK IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PURPLE ROOM CLOSET
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 13, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,BLUE & ORANGE CLASS ROOM HAND SINKS AND CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS.DIRECTOR WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO STOVE AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BLUE & ORANGE CLASS ROOM LOWER VANITY AT HAND SINK,YELLOW ROOM ON FLOOR IN MUSIC AREA,STAFF LOUNGE IN BETWEEN FILE CABINETS.ALSO LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR 3- COMP SINK.ALSO, FRONT EXIT DOOR HAS A APPX."1/2" ALONG BOTTOM & APPX."3/4" ALONG SIDE,REAR DOOR APPX."3/4" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/13/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ON SITE AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS MILK,PANCAKES,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE & POST CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND TOILET IN STAFF FAR RIGHT TOILET ROOM AND AT ENTRY DOOR IN VESTIBULE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN ORANGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN ORANGE ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN RED & BLUE CLASS ROOM AND END CAPS IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT 3RD HAND SINK IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR IN ORANGE CLASS ROOM
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PURPLE ROOM CLOSET.
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Serious
Critical
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May 3, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE REAR TWO DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. CONDENSATION LINE DISCONNECTED, ICE BUILD UP INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN CABINETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS OVER CLASS ROOMS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 8, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED ABOUT 7 POUNDS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER ON TABLE AT KITCHEN. 7 POUNDS GROUND BEEF AT 91.0F. DISPOSED OF 7 POUNDS COOKED GROUND BEEF MONETARY VALUE ABOUT 15.00 DOLLARS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Serious
Critical
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Jan 10, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, storage area shall be provided.
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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.