Canvass
Jul 18, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source
Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL
Connecting The Dots Early Learning Center
7949 S Ashland Ave
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5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Dec 2, 2024
No Entry
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS,INDOOR PLAY AREA WINDOW SILLS
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 problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
5-103.11(B) : OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 59.7F-65.5F. MUST HAVE 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.15 : OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN SOILED CARPET FROM WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALLWAY AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 2, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Oct 21, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS,INDOOR PLAY AREA WINDOW SILLS
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 problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
5-103.11(B) : OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 59.7F-65.5F. MUST HAVE 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.15 : OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR OFFICE, INFANTS ROOM.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Oct 18, 2024
No Entry
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS,INDOOR PLAY AREA WINDOW SILLS.
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 problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
5-103.11(B) : OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 59.7F-65.5F. MUST HAVE 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.15 : OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN INFANTS ROOM,ELECTRICAL AREA IN HALL WAY,STAFF & KIDS TOILET ROOMS.LOOSE WALL BASES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA,INFANTS
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 16, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS,INDOOR PLAY AREA WINDOW SILLS.
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 problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 59.7F-65.5F. MUST HAVE 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN INFANTS ROOM,ELECTRICAL AREA IN HALL WAY,STAFF & KIDS TOILET ROOMS.LOOSE WALL BASES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA,INFANTS .
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source