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MARY CRANE MORSE SITE

1545 W MORSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60626 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

MARY CRANE MORSE SITE has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 10, 2014. The most recent inspection, on May 30, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

3 of 16 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food source, labelling and allergens 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 November 13, 2020. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 May 30, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 March 12, 2021. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 March 12, 2021. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

16 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED THIRD FLOOR TOILET ROOMS WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE AIR VENTS IN FIRST FLOOR 3-5YR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
  2. License

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A BUCKET WITH WATER UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.LEAKING MECHANICAL STOPPER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK(BY THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE). REPAIR ISSUE.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO ADDITIONAL PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED ON 11/10/22
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12 (A): HOT WATER SINK FIXTURES IN RESTROOMS ARE LABELED "OUT OF ORDER" IN THE SOUTH SIDE RESTROOMS AND NUMBER 1 RESTROOMS. EACH RESTROOM HAS 2 HAND SINKS WHERE ONE OF THE TWO HAND SINKS MAINTAINS A MINIMUM OF 100F AND ABOVE, AND THE OTHER IS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND IS NOW LABELED OUT OF ORDER. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL HAND SINK FIXTURES IN THE FACILITY ARE PROVIDED WITH WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-102.11: RAW WOOD WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE 2-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13(B:4): THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION IS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/12/21. REPORT#: 2492703. #39) 3-307.11: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE STOVE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND A NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED ON 11/10/22.
  7. License

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO ADDITIONAL PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HOT WATER SINK FIXTURES IN RESTROOMS ARE MEASURED AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 74-95.5 °F. EACH RESTROOM HAS 2 HAND SINKS WHERE THE HAND SINK MAINTAINS A MINIMUM OF 100F AND ABOVE, AND THE OTHER IS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL HAND SINK FIXTURES IN THE FACILITY ARE PROVIDED WITH WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • RAW WOOD WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE 2-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION IS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/12/21. REPORT#: 2492703. #39) 3-307.11: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE STOVE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND A NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
  8. License

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ARE ON SITE, HOWEVER THE AGREEMENTS ARE NOT SIGNED BY EACH EMPLOYEE WHICH RENDERS THEM INCOMPLETE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO ADDITIONAL PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER, 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOR ALL DISHWARE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER,100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN STOVE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A MISSING DOOR AT 3 DOOR CABINET(TOP PART) IN THE KITCHEN,AT THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING DOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED LIQUID WASTES FROM HOT WATER TANK INSTALLED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT DISCARGING WATER AT THIRD COMPARTMENT OF SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DISCHARGE HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT STAFF WASHROOM AT THIRD FLOOR BY THE GYM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • PEELING PAINT ABOVE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
  9. Non-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • FOOD OR FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF STOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • DOOR AT KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING(3TH FLOOR),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOOR
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • BROKEN RECEPTACLE LID IN STAFF WASHROOM USED BY KITCHEN STAFF.MUST REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. WALL UNDER THE GREASE TRAP WITH FOOD LIQUID STAIN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • FOOD OR FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME -
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF STOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • BROKEN RECEPTACLE LID IN STAFF WASHROOM USED BY KITCHEN STAFF.MUST REPLACE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • DOOR AT KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING(3TH FLOOR),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOOR
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. WALL UNDER THE GREASE TRAP WITH FOOD LIQUID STAIN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  11. Canvass

    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. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED BACK OF RANGE WITH CHAR ALSO NOTED CONDIMENT CABINETS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED CEILING TILES PEELING OVER HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOTED LIGHT CAPS AND SHIELD MISSING AT FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM RANGE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE SHIELD AND CAPS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS AT HOT LINE AREA GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
  13. License

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM (SOUTH SIDE OF BLDG)IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN OFFICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A FORM OF DUCT TAPE BEING USED ON THE SCREEN DOOR OF THE FIRE ESCAPE DOOR IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 3RD FLOOR. TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF TAPE AND REPAIR SCREEN WITH PROPER MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED BACK OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; BOTH 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. TOILET ROOMS IN THE BLUE SKY AND RAINBOW CLASSROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN. DETACHED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE SAID HOOD. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND ON WALLS IN THE 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOM. RE-CAULK EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE BLUE SKY AND SUNSHINE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; RAINBOW AND SUNSHINE CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDER THE LOFT IN THE RAINBOW CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABIENTS AT PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOEMTER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ROOM CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT UNUSED 3 TO 5 YR OLD CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS. MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
  16. License

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WINDOW SILLS IN THE RAINBOW ROOM ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE WALLS TO REMOVE DIRT AND COBB WEBS.

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