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ALLISON'S INFANT & TODDLER CENTER

901 E 104TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

ALLISON'S INFANT & TODDLER CENTER has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 12, 2020. The most recent inspection, on August 31, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

4 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 8, 2026. For example: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2024. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 27, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 31, 2026. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 21 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on August 31, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

14 inspections

  1. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB/BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • 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 FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE CLOSETS AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  2. License

    4 infractions

    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF BEEF SITTING IN WATER IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, PROPERLY IN THE MICROWAVE OR IN THE COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE MOPSINK AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND THE CHILDREN TOILET ROOM (NEXT TO THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM) MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES THAT THE CERTIFICATE IS MISPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A DUPLICATE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTICATE AND POST THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES THAT THE CERTIFICATE IS MISPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A DUPLICATE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTICATE AND POST THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License

    9 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • FOUND 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 NOR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS (MILK-40.4F, HOT DOGS-39.8F) 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.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK (CLOSE TO THE KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND WATER BACKING UP INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RAN INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND THEN SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SINK FIXED SO THAT IT DOES NOT BACK UP INTO THE OTHER COMPARTMENT, DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND A LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE LEAK FIXED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FIRST STAFF'S TOILET ROOM IS MISSING THE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND AN OPENING UNDER THE SINK WHERE THE MICE ACTIVITY WAS FOUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE/SEAL THE OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE/UTILITY ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
  8. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AND INFANT AREA, CABINETS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN CHILDREN WASHROOM AND CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN WINDOW SILLS AND ON FLOOR NEAR INFANT BEDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED ONE TOILET WITH DIRT RINGS AROUND INTERIOR OF TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TOILET FACILITIES MUST BE MAINTAINED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND MISSING FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL FILTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/PROBE THERMOMETER TO ACCURACTELY RECORD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PROIRITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN WINDOW SILL NEAR INFANT BEDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED TWO TOILETS WITH DIRT RINGS AROUND INTERIOR OF TOILET AND DIRT ON EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF TOILETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TOILET FACILITIES MUST BE MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND MISSING FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL FILTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

  13. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. License

    3 infractions

    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • PREMISES HAS NO REFRIGERATOR TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER REFRIGERATION FOR COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS. PRIORTY VIOLATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD CADINETS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. PRIORTY VIOLATION.

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