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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Tess M. Mckenzie Early Learning Campus

4301 S Wabash Ave

Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · 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

License Re-Inspection

Nov 14, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL BASE LOCATED IN PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR, DETACHED AND MENDED WITH TAPE. INSTUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source

License

Nov 10, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN CLASSROOM NEXT TO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, NOTED THERMOMETER INOPERABLE IN PREP REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

OBERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER THOUGHOUT FACILITY AT HANDSINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR WASHBOWLS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.UNABLE TO FLUSH TOILETS, WASH HANDS OR PREPARE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TOILET INSIDE TODDLER ROOM INOPERABLE AND COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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 WALL BASE LOCATED IN PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR, DETACHED AND MENDED WITH TAPE. INSTUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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, Nov 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 22, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FRONT DOORS WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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 ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE TODDLERS WASHROOM WITH LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source

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