License Re-Inspection
Mar 17, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL
St Vincent De Paul Center
2145 N Halsted St
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7 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Feb 27, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-302.13--- NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B)-- PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
FACILITY STILL HAS INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER THROUGHOUT AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS: ALL KITCHEN HAND SINKS AT 88.F. STAFF WASHROOM HAND SINK AT 82.F. CLASSROOM BABY CHANGING STATION HAND SINK AT 87.8F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100.F HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS THROUGHOUT. MANAGER STATES THE PLUMBING CO. HAS THE NEEDED PARTS ON ORDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. DAYCARE ORDERED TO REMAIN ON ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE. NO PREPARING OF HOT OR COLD FOODS ALLOWED ON SITE. OFFICE AND SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
: 5-205.15-- EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER FLOW.
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 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.16--- MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINKS FOR CONTAMINATED HAND DRYING PAPER TOWELS.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
: 6-201.11--- FLOORS UNDER THE METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
: 6-305.11--- EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IE: BACKPACKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST USE DESIGNATED STORAGE LOCKERS PROVIDED.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source
License
Feb 25, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AT ALL NOTED HAND WASHING SINKS: ALL KITCHEN HAND SINKS AT 87.9F, 88.8F AND 87.4F MAXIMUM. STAFF WASHROOM HAND SINK AT 82.1F. CLASSROOM BABY CHANGING STATION HAND SINK AT 87.8F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100.F HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. DAYCARE ORDERED ON ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE. NO PREPARING OF HOT OR COLD FOODS ALLOWED ON SITE. OFFICE AND SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER FLOW.
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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINKS FOR CONTAMINATED HAND DRYING PAPER TOWELS.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOORS UNDER THE METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IE: BACKPACKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST USE DESIGNATED STORAGE LOCKERS PROVIDED.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 7, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 5, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO SINKS IN WATER PLAY AREAS IN 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOMS ON NORTHWEST SIDE TO BE STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ANY PREP OR SERVICE SINKS NOT DESIGNATED FOR HAND WASHING SINKS.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR TO THE REAR ALLEY/GARBAGE AREA IN LOADING DOCK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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 insectsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (QUAT) AVAILABLE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE AND TESTING DEVICE FOR HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE PRESENT ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR ALL SANITIZING CHEMICALS (QUAT) USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN TO BE SOILED SLIGHTLY WITH DUST BUILD UP ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ROUTINELY AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO SERVICE SINKS IN WATER PLAY AREAS IN 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOMS ON NORTHWEST SIDE TO BE WITHOUT FUNCTIONAL HOT AND COLD WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER DISPENSING SENSORS FOR BOTH UNITS NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE.
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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE OF THE MULTIPLE LARGE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH A LID NOT MAINTAINED: ONE RECEPTACLES/DUMPSTERS HAS A LID COMPLETELY MISSING. OBTAIN REPLACEMENT LID/REPLACE CONTAINER AND SECURE CONTAINER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND FOOD SOURCES. 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
License
Mar 1, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN 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, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 27, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source