GADS HILL CENTER

3137 W 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Children's Services Facility

13 inspections

1. LicenseOct 17, 2025

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER IN THE CHILDRENS WASHROOM HAND WASH SINK AT 85.5F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER/PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS CONTACTED A SERVICE TECHNICIAN/PLUMBER. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 10:25AM. THE HOT WATER IS NOW AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 103F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN THE EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACE AREA(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE CREATIVE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
2. CanvassOct 15, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (MEATBALLS), NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
3. CanvassNov 27, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AND UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4. LicenseOct 18, 2021

   0 infractions

5. CanvassDec 3, 2020

   0 infractions

6. Non-InspectionNov 9, 2020

   0 infractions

7. LicenseOct 25, 2019

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOMS, HALLWAY AND CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
8. CanvassNov 6, 2018

   3 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NO HANDSINKS IN 3 CLASSROOMS WHERE CHILDREN EAT AND FOOD IS HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINKS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PREESURE IN SAME AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
9. CanvassOct 27, 2017

   2 infractions

   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEIING TILES THRU OUT , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DRAGON FLY CLASSROOM, AND IN FRONT ENTRANCE WAY.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • OBSERVED 1 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BUSY BEES AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
10. CanvassDec 5, 2016

    0 infractions

11. LicenseOct 30, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
12. CanvassJun 4, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY IN FLOOR GREASE TRAP COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/RESEAL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FRONT CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, NOT CLEAN, ALSO OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR CLASS ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS,, AND REPLACE TILES.
13. LicenseOct 28, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • PROVIDE COVING/BASEBOARDS THAT ARE MISSING IN THE BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. WALLS AND CEILING IN THR SMALL STORE ROOM SOUTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE THEM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.