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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Molade' Child Development Center

1120 N Lamon Ave

Last inspected Feb 7, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

License

Feb 7, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE SINGLE HANDWASHING WASH BOWL SINKS IN THE STAFF WASHROOM AT 87.4F, THE GRASSHOPPER CLASSROOM AT 88.3F AND THE CATERPILLAR ROOM AT 95.5F. INSTRUCTED THE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. MANAGER CALLED MANINTENECE WHO MADE AN ADJUSTMENT AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN CORRECTED TO 105.0F AT THE STAFF WASHRROM, 103.2F AND 104.5 F AT THE GRASSHOPPER AND CATERPILLAR CLASSROOMS RESPECTIVELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CONDIMENT CONTAINERS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE DUMPSTER WITH GARBAGE/TRASH BAGS ON TOP OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA LITTERED WITH GARBAGE ON THE GROUND ALONG WITH TRASH BAGS INSIDE AN OLD WOODEN BABY BED. MANAGER CLEANED UP THE DUMPSTER AREA AND THE LIDS ARE TIGHTLY CLOSED ON THE WASTE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE BUSY BEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENT IN THE BUSY BEE CLASSROOM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Aug 2, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER STAINS AND/OR GAPS IN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BUNNY RABBIT, GRASSHOPPER, AND CATTERPILLAR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VENTS WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE ALLSTAFF RESTROOM, BUNNY RABBIT CLASSROOM AND BATHROOM, GRASS HOPPER CLASSROOM, CATERPILLARS CLASSROOM AND BUSY BEES CLASSROOM BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Jun 14, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER STAINS AND/OR GAPS IN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BUNNY RABBIT, GRASSHOPPER, AND CATTERPILLAR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 70.5F AT WASH BOWL SINK IN THE TREE HOPPERS CLASSROOM BATHROOM, TREE HOPPERS CLASSROOM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 70.2F, LIGHTING BUGS CLASSROOM BATHROOM WASH BOWL SINK AT 71.1F, AT THE LIGHTING BUGS CLASSROOM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 70.0F AND THE BUSY BEE CLASSROOMS BATHROOM WASH BOWL SINK AT 71.1 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VENTS WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE ALLSTAFF RESTROOM, BUNNY RABBIT CLASSROOM AND BATHROOM, GRASS HOPPER CLASSROOM, CATERPILLARS CLASSROOM AND BUSY BEES CLASSROOM BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 14, 2024 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Jun 11, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 70.5F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TREE HOPPERS CLASSROOM, TREE HOPPERS CLASSROOM UTILITY SINK AT 70.2F, LIGHTING BUGS CLASSROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 71.1F, AT THE LIGHTING BUGS CLASSROOM UTILITY SINK AT 70.0F AND THE BUSY BEE CLASSROOMS BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 71.1 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED ENGINEER/CONTRACTOR ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER STAINS AND/OR GAPS IN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BUNNY RABBIT, GRASSHOPPER, AND CATTERPILLAR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VENTS WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE ALLSTAFF RESTROOM, BUNNY RABBIT CLASSROOM AND BATHROOM, GRASS HOPPER CLASSROOM, CATERPILLARS CLASSROOM AND BUSY BEES CLASSROOM BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source

License

Jun 7, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED/STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

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 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 70.5F AT WASH BOWL SINK IN THE TREE HOPPERS CLASSROOM BATHROOM, TREE HOPPERS CLASSROOM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 70.2F, LIGHTING BUGS CLASSROOM BATHROOM WASH BOWL SINK AT 71.1F, THE LIGHTING BUGS CLASSROOM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 70.0F AND THE BUSY BEE CLASSROOM BATHROOM WASH BOWL SINK AT 71.1 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER STAINS AND/OR GAPS IN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BUNNY RABBIT, GRASSHOPPER, AND CATTERPILLAR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VENTS WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE ALLSTAFF RESTROOM, BUNNY RABBIT CLASSROOM AND BATHROOM, GRASS HOPPER CLASSROOM, CATERPILLARS CLASSROOM AND BUSY BEES CLASSROOM BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source

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