CATERPILLAR CARE

1001 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 · Children's Services Facility

18 inspections

1. Canvass14 avr. 2026

   0 infraction

2. Non-Inspection3 avr. 2026

   0 infraction

3. License2 oct. 2025

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • No hands drying provision provided at kitchen and employees restroom hand washing facilities, using only cloth towels, instructed not to use cloth towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • Missing thermometer in infants refrigerator. Instructed to provide.
4. Canvass12 juin 2024

   1 infraction

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE ADULT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5. License18 sept. 2023

   2 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE FACILITY WAS IN OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
     • UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
6. Canvass13 mai 2022

   0 infraction

7. License10 sept. 2021

   3 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • NO THERMOMETER INSIDE TEACHERS REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • ICE BUILD UP INSIDE TODDLER ROOM REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
8. License Re-Inspection30 mars 2020

   0 infraction

9. License20 févr. 2020

   1 infraction

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
10. Canvass16 déc. 2019

    4 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN MOP SINK CLOSET,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER AND DAMAGED WALL IN TODDLERS ROOM,WATER DAMAGED SOFFIT AT WINDOWS IN INFANTS AND 2 YEAR OLD ROOMS & LOOSE WIRES AT WALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.
11. Canvass26 juill. 2018

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT IN THE WASHROOM NEAR THE INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP IN THE WASHROOM VENT NEAR THE INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
12. Canvass14 sept. 2017

    0 infraction

13. Canvass8 août 2016

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
14. License Re-Inspection25 janv. 2016

    0 infraction

15. License9 déc. 2015

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR OUTSIDE OF THE INFANT ROOM WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F AND THE REFRIGERATOR INSIDE OF THE TODDLER ROOM WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATORS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED MILK AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 GALLONS OF MILK WORTH $15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR COMMERCIAL DISHWASHING MACHINE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EITHER A SINK OR COMMERCIAL DISHMACHINE TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID CERTICIATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE INFANT ROOM.
16. License Re-Inspection23 juill. 2013

    1 infraction

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Pending violation at this time. See comments below
17. License Re-Inspection12 juill. 2013

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • Must have coolers on premises on and working at 40 F or below and freezer at 0 F or below.
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Not able to properly sanitize equipment or utensils. Instructed to install commercial high or low temp dish machine or install 3 compartment sink.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to install more light.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet room door for staff must be self closing.
18. License21 mai 2013

    10 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • Must have coolers on premises on and working at 40 F or below and freezer at 0 F or below.
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Not able to properly sanitize equipment or utensils. Instructed to install commercial high or low temp dish machine or install 3 compartment sink.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Must install exposed handsink in prep area.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Must provided written pest control logbook with all required documents and service invoice from licensed pest control company.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • Instructed to have city of chicago certified food manager certifcate on premises.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Must have all surfaces detailed clean and sanitized and have all equipment on premises.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor must be detailed clean through-out premises.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Must have openings in walls repaired and sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Adequate light not provided in area. Instructed to install more light.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet room door for staff must be self closing.