PHASE 1, EARLY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.

555-557 W 115TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

17 inspections

1. License26 juin 2026

   3 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND THE OUTSIDE BACK AREA WITH TALL WEEDS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WEEDS AND DEBRIS. MAINTAIN AREA.
2. Canvass Re-Inspection15 oct. 2025

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW.
3. Canvass8 oct. 2025

   5 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW.
4. Canvass Re-Inspection13 sept. 2024

   3 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK IN CHILDREN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM, DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, STAINED CEILING TILES IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENT NEAR STAFF WASHROOM, DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, UTILITY ROOM AND CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass6 sept. 2024

   6 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN INFANT ROOM, BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, ALONG HAND WASHING SINKS, IN CORNERS NEAR STROLLER, IN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND INSIDE CUBBIES IN CLASSROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK IN CHILDREN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM, DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, STAINE CEILING TILES IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENT NEAR STAFF WASHROOM, DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, UTILITY ROOM AND CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. License Re-Inspection17 janv. 2023

   4 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE (FORKS AND SPOONS) NOT INVERTED IN THE DRYING RACK ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 4-301.12 OBSERVE THE SINK STOPPER USED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK STOPPER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WATER HEATER ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, AND UNUSED WASHROOM/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG OUTLETS IN CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
7. License13 janv. 2023

   7 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE SAID SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED TABLEWARE (FORKS AND SPOONS) NOT INVERTED IN THE DRYING RACK ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVE THE SINK STOPPER USED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK STOPPER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG OUTLETS IN CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WATER HEATER ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, AND UNUSED WASHROOM/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2568759 DATED 12/20/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #54-OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
8. Canvass20 déc. 2022

   8 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(BEEF 165F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS INSIDE WATER HEATER CLOSET IN KITCHEN, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED WASHROOM/STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND CUBBIES ALONG WALL NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WATER HEATER ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, AND UNUSED WASHROOM/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG OUTLETS IN CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2492785 ON 3-12-21. 53- ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 56-OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
9. Canvass12 mars 2021

   3 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE MOP/ LAUNDRY AREA NOT MAINTAINED, AREA TOO CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLE ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS, AND BEHIND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NO USING AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHLVING AT LEST 6 INCHES TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
10. License23 nov. 2020

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALL IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
11. License19 nov. 2020

    0 infraction

12. Canvass Re-Inspection30 mai 2019

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE,( THERMOMETER) PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL
13. Canvass23 mai 2019

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE,( THERMOMETER) PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 61 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ALL ON FLOORS AND MOP S STORED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM LOCATE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED 2 MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE FURNACE ROOM FLOORS. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AFTER USE IN MOP ROOM.
14. License3 oct. 2018

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.14 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF LOCKERS NEAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LOCKERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
15. Canvass Re-Inspection18 déc. 2017

    0 infraction

16. Canvass8 déc. 2017

    3 infractions

    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WATER HEATER ROOM NEAR KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
17. License27 oct. 2016

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS. SECURE LOOSE SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM.