License Re-Inspection
Jun 24, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source
Daycare (2 - 6 Years) · Chicago, IL
Lawndale Community Day Care
1800 S Lawndale Ave
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsLicense
Jun 17, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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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
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LOOSEBOARDS 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 30, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Sep 4, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source
License
Aug 30, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TCS FOOD TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR: MILK AT 48.7 F, CHEESE 53.4 F CHICKEN 53.0 F, SALAMI 54.5. MUST KEEP COLD FOOD AT 41.O F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 POUNDS OF PRODUCT WORTH $ 100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR TO BE 68.0 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F AND BELOW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY LEAK OUT OF PIPES UNDER 3-COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN THE MAIN CLASSROM AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLTO ALLOW CLEANING.
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, Aug 30, 2024 · Original Source