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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Guidepost Fic B LLC

1530 N Damen Ave

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

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5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 4, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (CEREAL AND ORANGE WEDGES) LEFT UNCOVERED IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.16 OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING TILE IN CLASSROOM 6 AND AT THE OVERHEAD VENT IN CLASSROOM 4 WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 2, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK IN THE SENSORY MOTOR CLASSROOM AND IN THE WASHROOMS FOR CLASSSROOM 1 AND 2. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (CEREAL AND ORANGE WEDGES) LEFT UNCOVERED IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING TILE IN CLASSROOM 6 AND AT THE OVERHEAD VENT IN CLASSROOM 4 WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source

License

Sep 16, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FAN BLADES IN CLASS ROOM #8.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN CLASS ROOM #1-NEAR SINKS IN ROOM.CLASS ROOM #2 & #4-LIBRARY AREA.CLASS ROOM #8-ABOVE CUBBIES.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 6, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN CLASSROOM 8 ON THIRD FLOOR WITH NO HOT WATER. OBSERVED RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BOTH SINKS.

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, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 8, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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, Nov 8, 2023 · Original Source

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