OBSERVED THE OVEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING). MUST REPAIR 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.
NOTED THE CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 14, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE SHELF.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Sep 27, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CATERPILLARS 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 27, 2024 · Original Source
License
Sep 19, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN- ON FLOORUNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF,UNDER HAND SINK,NEXT TO DISH STORAGE CART,NEXT TO STOVE,INSIDE LOWER DRAWER OF STOVE.COOL KIDS ROOM-ON CART WITH DISPOSABLE PAPER GOODS.CATERPILLARS ROOM-ON TOY SHELVES, LOWER SHELF OF CHANGING TABLE,ON FLOOR NEXT TO BABY BED AGAINST THE WALL.MOPSINK CLOSET-ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOP SINK.KIDS & STAFF TOILET ROOM-ON FLOOR NEXT TO TOILET AND UNDER HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DOOR IN COOL KIDS TOILET ROOM & STAFF TOILET ROOM,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN MOPSINK CLOSET,STAINED CEILING TILES IN CATERPILLARS ROOM & COOL KIDS 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.
4-501.11 : OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO HOLD WATER INSIDE OF SINK BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
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.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (A) :STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 89.2F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-SCHOOL AND INFANTS ROOM,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR REFRIGERATOR AND WALL NEAR REAR DOOR IN,DOOR TRIM IN KIDS TOILET ROOM IN 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.
4-501.11 : OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO HOLD WATER INSIDE OF SINK BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
License
Feb 1, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8.5 GALLONS OF MILK RANGING FROM 46.4F-47.2F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.8.5 GALLONS $26.35.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO HOLD WATER INSIDE OF SINK BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 89.2F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AT 48.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.THE MANAGER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, AND THE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 42.8F. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON PRE-SCHOOL WINDOW SILLS AND WALLS,TODDLERS-WINDOW SILLS,INFANTS-CLASS ROOM & TOILET 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 6, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE STAFF WASHROOM IN THE INFANT ROOM IS LOW. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE 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.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE INFANT CLASS ROOM REMOVE AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ALSO IN THE INFANTS ROOM. MUST REPAIR,REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE AS NEEDED.
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.