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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Child First Academy

814-816 W Diversey Pkwy

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Mar 24, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source

License

Mar 17, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NOTED DISHES BEING WASHED IN A NON-COMMERCIAL GRADE DISH WASHING MACHINE UNABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZER, NO GAUGE'S TO INDICATE A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DISH MACHINE FROM THE PREMISES AND USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REWASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL THE DISHES WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK, MIDDLE FAUCET IN THE FRONT EAST CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREATER WATER PRESSURE.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 1, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 15, 2025

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 2 LIVE DOGS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING FOOD TO CHILDREN ON SITE. MUST REMOVE LIVE PETS FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jul 3, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

NOTED DRY CEREAL, CRACKERS AND SNACKS IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 3, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 27, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source

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