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Daycare (Under 2 Years) · Chicago, IL

Mother's Touch Day Care

2501 W 71st St

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Aug 25, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. (PERSON IN CHARGE OBTAINED CHEMICAL TEST KIT AT END OF INSPECTION)

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source

License

Sep 19, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN INFANT CLASSROOM AND COOLER/FREEZER UNIT IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASH SINK AND THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR, NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA, SELF CLOSING DEVICE NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED/WARPED CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE 4-5 YEAR OLDS CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED/WARPED CEILING TILES.

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 23, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD 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.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO HAVE DOOR SELF CLOSING 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 23, 2024 · Original Source

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