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GADS HILL CENTER

4255-4259 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

GADS HILL CENTER has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 30, 2019. The most recent inspection, on October 20, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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 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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 23, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 19, 2021. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 September 23, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on October 30, 2019. For example: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

  • 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on October 20, 2025. 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.

9 inspections

  1. License

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK UNDER MIDDLE BASIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN JANITORIAL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (MILK, COOKED CARROTS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 97.0F, AND ALL HANDWASH SINKS RANGING FROM 85.0F-92.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM 100F AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AT 110F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (87F-93.1F). MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. COS DURING INSPECTION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND EXTERIOR DOOR TO PLAYGROUND WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP IN MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License

    6 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS (MILK) AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • UNABLE TO LOCATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HANDWASH CLEANSER WITH DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO LOCATE AT HANDWASH SINK ONLY.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • INOPERABLE WAREWASHING MACHINE ON SITE. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. (NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AS REQUIRED THROUGH OUT PREMISES. TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINKS AT 90.1-91.F, HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA 91.5, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 91.7F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND 110F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
  8. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING UNFINISHED IN BASEMENT WHERE CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED. INSTD TO HAVE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  9. License

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING DISINFECTED EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT CONNECTED. INSTD TO PROPERLY CONNECT AND HAVE IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • NO REFRIGERATION ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION (MORE THAN 1) AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING UNFINISHED IN BASEMENT WHERE CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED. INSTD TO HAVE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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