Irving Park Infant Toddler Center
3000 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215932
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 9, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE AT THE INFANT ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS INSTRUCTING FOOD OR DAY CARE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELF IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, SUPPORT BEAM LOOSE AND SHELF SLIGHTLY UNSTABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN KITCHEN AREA SHELF AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR HANDWSHING SINK, SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 9, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 13, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHT ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 7, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR NORTHWEST EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOORS AND AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPES IN FURNACE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN INFANT (BUNNIES)CLASSROOM.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 2, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 30, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BLUBS ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 6, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 30, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG NORTHWEST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 28, 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
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST PROVIDE EXPIRY DATE (7 DAYS FROM OPENING/PREPARATION). 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
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES FOR PROPER (FOOD AND NON FOOD) STORAGE FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (NO MILK CRATES) IN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 23, 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
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOORS (EAST AND WEST BASEMENT FLOOR) . MUST CLEAN BOTH EAST AND WEST SIDE BASEMENT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE BUMBLE BEE WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS INSIDE BUMBLE BEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 24, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE MIDDLE STORAGE CLOSET BETWEEN THE TOODLER CLASSROOM AND THE OLDER INFANTS CLASSROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 14, 2015 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
FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER FRONT AREA AND CLOSET AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 18, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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 THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT IN THE KITCHEN, AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE LAUNDRY ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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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.