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Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

Lake & Pulaski Child Development Center

316 N Pulaski Rd

Last inspected Jul 28, 2025 · 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

3 inspections

Canvass

Jul 28, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Nov 13, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR IN CLASSROOM NEXT TO STAFF TOILET ROOM AND UNUSED ROOM BOTH LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS IN SAID ROOMS UNTIL REPAIRED

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, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source

License

Oct 30, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW OR CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON PREMISE WHILE PREARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ON-PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING INSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOX ALONG THE SIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AS WELL AS 28 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE TOXIC PRODUCT PRODUCTS IN THE CORNER, AND INSIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE CLOSET ON 2ND FLOOR. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE CARDBOARD, AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR IN CLASSROOM NEXT TO STAFF TOILET ROOM AND UNUSED ROOM BOTH LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HANDSINKS IN SAID ROOMS UNTIL REPAIRED.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 30, 2024 · Original Source

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