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JCYS MICHAEL R. LUTZ FAMILY CENTER

2129 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

JCYS MICHAEL R. LUTZ FAMILY CENTER has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 16, 2016. The most recent inspection, on April 20, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 15 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 2, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 21, 2022. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 May 2, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2019. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 April 12, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

15 inspections

  1. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING AS WELL AS ON LEFT SIDE OF TODDLER ROOM REFRIGERATOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MISCELLANEUS TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS ETC AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.16 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS 1ST & 2ND FLOOR HAND SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.16 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS 1ST & 2ND FLOOR HAND SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • NOTED: THE LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATING DISH-WASHER IN USE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED PEST CONTROL BINDER WITH ONLY 2024 REPORTS, NO PEST CONTROL REPORTS FOR 2025. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C)."
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS 1ST & 2ND FLOOR HAND SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  5. License

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM #3. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA HANWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
  7. License

    2 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE, TOP OF THE STOVE AND THE REFRIGERATOR.
  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ROOM #1,4 & 7.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL CLASS ROOMS.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE.NOT ABLE TO FILL UP AND OPERATE.OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.ONLY A 2- COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ROOM #1,4 & 7.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL CLASS ROOMS.
  11. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  12. License

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • - OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC) WITH HANDLES RESTING IN FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES RESTING ABOVE FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • - OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE TO NOT FUNCTION AT ALL, WHEN MACHINE IS RUN NEEDLE DOES NOT MOVE ON OUTSIDE OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN ROOM #7 IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  14. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. License

    3 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. 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
      • NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF ABOUT 1/4". INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PREMISES RODENT PROOF UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED...ALSO NOTED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(MISSING-CHEMICALS,SCHEMATICS, LICENSE NUMBER AND INSPECTION REPORTS).MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • NOTED A RESIDENTIAL DISH WASHER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DISH WASHER FOR THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

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