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CODDLED CARE INC.

2335 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

CODDLED CARE INC. has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 13, 2017. The most recent inspection, on July 22, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 29, 2025. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 20, 2018. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 12 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 29, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

12 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • NOTED APPROXIMATELY A HALF GALLON OF MILK INSIDE THE INFANT ROOM COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.2F. MILK DISCARDED. REVIEWED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMEND MAINTAINING COOLER TEMPERATURE LOGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • INFANT ROOM DAIRY COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 48.2F WITH MILK AT 49.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NOTED INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE NORTH CLASSROOM DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED AN OPEN HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THE SAME SINK. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE.
  3. License

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON INTERIOR OF THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE FAR RIGHT HAND SINK IN THE STUDENTS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED STAIRWELL LEADING INTO BASEMENT WITH LITTER DEBRIS, DRIED UP LEAVES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENTS/CARDBOARD BOXES ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY MENTIONED ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. WHEN TURNED ON, WATER PRESSURE IS MINIMAL, AND WATER LEAKS TO THE FLOOR FROM THE BOTTOM PIPING OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REMOVE HAND WASHING SINK.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER STRIP UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REFINISH RUST ACCUMULATION IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN INFANTS ROOM.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT HANDSINK INSIDE CHILDRENS WASHROOM.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. License

    1 infraction

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  9. License

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON THE PREMISES BUT INCOMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN CLOSET ADJACENT TO KITCHEN AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN STUDENT WASH ROOM WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102-14(A)-NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-102(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-203.11- NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN TODDLER'S CLASSROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14(D)-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING TE CHOPPING BOARD,PREP TABLES, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-204.119-NO DRAINBOARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12-CAN NOT FIND THE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST BE ABLE TO LOCATE ON TE NEXT INSPECTION.
  11. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
  12. License

    10 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL 3 STUDENTS CLASSROOMS MUST BE ON AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • EXPOSED HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN KITCHEN AND STUDENTS CLASSROOMS, MUST BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.ALSO,3 DOORS TO THE PREMISES ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS/CORNERS OF SAID DOORS AND MISSING SCREENS ON EXHAUST VENTS IN CLASSROOMS WHERE NOTED TO OWNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED AND HAVE POSTED AS REQUIRED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA MUST REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS EVENLY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING PIPES BEHIND TOILET FACILITIES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION/STORAGE ROOMS AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING ALSO,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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