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LITTLE GREEN TREE HOUSE

1929 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

LITTLE GREEN TREE HOUSE has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 24, 2015. The most recent inspection, on September 22, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 14 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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 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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 September 26, 2023. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 once on October 21, 2019. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 19 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 13, 2024. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN OUTER 2 FRONT DOORS. MUST PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS WITH RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.115//NOTED DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS OF REFUSE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11// NOTED FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM NOT CLEAN AND DUST ON CEILING AND WALL ABOVE KITCHEN HANDWASH AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.------- 6-501.114// NOTED CLUTTER IN "LITTLE TREEHOUSE" BATH/STORAGE ROOM. UNDERNEATH SINK IN "THREES" CLASSROOM, ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE CLOSET, AND ITEMS ON THE GROUND OF OUTSIDE SHED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVING ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.------- 6-501.11// NOTED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN "LITTLE TREEHOUSE" ACTIVITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER AT HAND WASH SINK IN "SNOWBELL" CLASSROOM AND NO HOT WATER AT FIRST FLOOR MOP SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NOTED DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS OF REFUSE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM NOT CLEAN AND DUST ON CEILING AND WALL ABOVE KITCHEN HANDWASH AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED CLUTTER IN "LITTLE TREEHOUSE" BATH/STORAGE ROOM. UNDERNEATH SINK IN "THREES" CLASSROOM, ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE CLOSET, AND ITEMS ON THE GROUND OF OUTSIDE SHED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVING ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN "LITTLE TREEHOUSE" ACTIVITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
  4. License

    10 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR TODDLER ROOMS BLOCKED BY DIRTY DRINKING CUPS. BOTH SINKS ARE BEING USED AS SLOP/DISH SINKS WITH DISHWASHING SCRUBBIES AND DISHWASHING LIQUID. ALSO NOTED IN THE INFANT ROOM IS THE ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DISH SOAP, SCRUBBIES, AND A DISH DRYING RACK WITH WASHED BOWLS AND SPOONS. ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE USED FOR HAND-WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. NO DISHWASHING ALLOWED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE KITCHEN COOLER. DICED CHEESE AT 55.2F AND SLICED TOMATO AT 50F. REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE FOUND ADEQUATE WITH MILK AT 39F. THERE ARE NO TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR TODAY'S DELIVERED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE DOORS OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. MUST SEAL TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • NOTED CLEAN DISHWARE, CUPS ETC. IT IS STORED AT THE CLASSROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE LAUNDRY ROOM AND STORED CHEMICALS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE SWEEPING AND MONITORING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT SLOP/DUMP SINKS IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOMS #126 "BIRCH AND #128 "BAYBERRY" WHERE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE NOTED NOT ACCESSIBLE AND BEING USED AS DUMP SINKS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE LAUNDRY ROOM, BEHIND THE WASHER AND DRYER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE BACKPACK STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE/LOCKERS FOR STAFF PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • NOTED THE SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2560641 ON 7-13-22 WAS NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. AN OLD SUMMARY FROM 9-21-21 WAS POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
  6. License

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OUTSIDE REFUSAL AREA NOT CLEANED, EXCESS BAGS, DEBRIS, AND BOXES ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITY.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. BOTH FRONT DOORS(MAIN ENTRANCE AND SECONDARY DOOR) WITH GAPS(1/4" TO 1/2") BETWEEN DOORS AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • BOTH WASHROOM DOORS INSIDE THE STAFF DINING AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.
  8. License

    7 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. BOTH FRONT DOORS(MAIN ENTRANCE AND SECONDARY DOOR) WITH GAPS(1/4" TO 1/2") BETWEEN DOORS AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • UTENSILS USED FOR CHILDREN NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST BE STORED INVERTED WITH HANDLE UPWARD
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • BOTH WASHROOM DOORS INSIDE THE STAFF DINING AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • SOME DEBRIS AND ITEMS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN STAFF LOUNGE ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN UTILITY CLOSET IN THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL STAFF AND CHILDREN'S WASHROOMS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AND ALL CLASSROOMS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  11. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED RANGE AT KITCHEN AREA 2ND FLOOR WITH NO HOOD OVER RANGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HOOD OVER RANGE.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN THE STAFF BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE TOILET ROOM INSIDE MYRTLE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ROOM 126.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD OVER GAS STOVE IN KITCHEN.
  14. License

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS CLASSROOMS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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