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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Just Like Home, Baldwin Day Care

301 E 79th St

Last inspected Aug 28, 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

4 inspections

License

Aug 28, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT BOTTLE SINK IN "BLUE ROOM." INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 31, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON GLUE BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 25, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN IS DIM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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 issues
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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, Oct 25, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 23, 2023

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE CABINET UNDER THE DISHWASHING SINK NEAR THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS WITH ROACHES ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM THE CABINET, REPLACE STICKY TRAPS WITH ROACHES AND BUGS ON THEM, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE RED STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

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, Oct 23, 2023 · Original Source

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