YMCA Garfiled Family Development Center

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AND HANDLES ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND CHILDREN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TIGHTEN ALL LOOSE FAUCETS AND HANDLES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.

2. Sep 22, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DE-CLUTTER AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

3. Dec 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED ALL WASHBOWLS (4) LOCATED INSIDE CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52-62F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT @ LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED ONE OUT OF 4 TOILETS IN THE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE AND COVERED WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

4. Mar 17, 2023 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE UNABLE TO WASH HANDS AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. (UTILIZING WASHROOM HANDSINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HANDWASHING PROCEDURES MUST BE DONE AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. (FOOD OPERATIONS CEASED DURING INSPECTION UNTIL SINK REPAIRED, PROPER HANDWASHING AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN RE-ESTABLISHED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK TO BE INACESSIBLE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. HANDWASHING SINK DISCONNECTED AT LOWER HOSE UPON INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ACCESSIBLE, FULLY FUNCTIONING HANDSINK UNDER CITY PLUMBLING WITH HOT AND COLD WATER IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.(PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED SINK). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOORS(BOXES, CONTAINERS) IN STORAGE CLOSET AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

5. Aug 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE FAUCET KNOBS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A LEAK COMING FROM UNDER THE HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE 2'S ROOM CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

6. Jun 24, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND WALL PAPPER FALLING OFF OF WALL. ALSO NOTED BROKEN DRY WALL IN UTILITY CLOST . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

7. Jun 17, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND APPROX. 10 - 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PRE-SCHOOL CLASROOM, UNDER COTS( WHERE COTS ARE STORED).THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND UNECESARRY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN PRESCHOOL 2 CLASSROOM. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND WALL PAPPER FALLING OFF OF WALL. ALSO NOTED BROKEN DRY WALL IN UTILITY CLOST . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jul 23, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR AREA FLOOR WITH SOME FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

9. Mar 8, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

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

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

      - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      - OBSERVED FOOD TRAY AND SINGLE SERVING CONTAINERS STORED ON THE KITCHEN SHELVING UNIT NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT TRAYS AND CONTAINERS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING AIR VENT LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

11. Mar 2, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

12. May 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

13. Mar 6, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Mar 7, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      A PIPE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION WAS FOUND ON THE EAST WALL OF THE DAYCARE ROOM, SEAL OFF THE EXPOSED INSULATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE REAR OF THE STOVE AND THE AIR HANDLER IN THE UTILITY ROOM ARE COVERED WITH DUST, CLEAN OFF DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BASEBOARD AREAS BEHIND THE STOVE, WHERE THE BEDS ARE STORED AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE DAYCARE ROOM ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED. REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE INTACT AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.