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CREATIVO!

5407 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

CREATIVO! has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 19, 2014. The most recent inspection, on March 26, 2025, found no infractions.

3 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 3, 2024. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on October 6, 2020. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 once on November 8, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 10, 2024. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584441 DATED 11/2/2023: #57 " NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. SEE COMMENTS. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2593895 DATED 5/3/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584441 DATED 11/2/2023: #55 "FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT MOP SINK ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS." #57 " NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT MOP SINK ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. License

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED STUDENTS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST NOT ALLOW UNNECESSARY PERSONS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. WATER TEMPERATURE OF (76.5 F-77.9 F) AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE SUFFICIENT HOT WATER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR HAND WASHING SINKS AND 180F FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED. (ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE)SEE COMMENTS BELOW.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER UTILITY MOP SINK NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING(CORNERS).
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOFED THE DOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE STAFF WASHROOM, UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CLASSROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLUTTER INSIDE THE ROOM WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11-NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14-ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12-CAN NOT LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MIANTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11-DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT BY THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAKE THE CEILING SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13-ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CLASS,TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor in closet storage room and under mop sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/stained ceiling tile in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DOOR AND DOOR KNOB MISSING OFF 2-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE KITCHEN AND CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXHAUST FAN IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXHAUST FAN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REAR STORAGE ROOM CLOSET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE SUPPLIES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
  14. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR PARTIALLY BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.

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