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MCCORMICK YMCA PRESCHOOL

1834 N LAWNDALE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

MCCORMICK YMCA PRESCHOOL has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 12, 2013. The most recent inspection, on May 11, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

3 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food source, labelling and allergens and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2026. 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 March 7, 2019. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 once on February 26, 2021. 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 once on March 7, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 March 12, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED COBWEBS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS AND WINDOWS OF UNUSED CLASSROOM AS WELL AS MIDDLE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED PLATES, CUPS AND OTHER KITCHENWARE STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE STORAGE CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS TO PRVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
  2. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED TOILET IN PS1 CLASSROOM LEAKING FROM BASE. NOTED WALL BASEBOARD PEELING OFF IN SAME TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND CLUTTER AT OUTSIDE PICNIC TABLE AREAS.(WOOD,ETC.)MUST REMOVE.
  4. License

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT EXIT DOOR SWEEP AT PS1 ROOM. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • PS2 ROOM HANDWASH SINK WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASH SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED SOME WASHROOMS AND CLASSROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN SAID BUTTONS ARE PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS AND CLASSROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP OF EXIT/ENTRACE REAR DOOR IN ROOM #1111. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License

    8 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO DRYER IN LAUNDRY CLOSET,ON TOP OF A BOX AND LOWER SHELF IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLUTTER.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/7/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS IN LITTLE STARS, BUTTERFLIES ROOM,ENTRY DOORS AND #9.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AND SPIDER WEBS FROM ALL CUBBIES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILETS IN BETWEEN LITTLE STARS AND BUTTERFLIES CLASS ROOM,ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER IN TEDDY BEARS TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CORRAL WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH AND DEBRIS(BOXES,WOOD,PALLETS,BUCKET,STICKS,ETC. ON GROUND AND PILED UP AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST REMOVE ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET,MISSING FLOOR TILES IN TEDDY BEAR ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO DRYER IN LAUNDRY ROOM AND ON TOP OF A BOX AND ON LOWER SHELF IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/7/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION
  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ADULTS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Found vent covers in the children's restrooms with excessive dust build up. Operator had the dust removed, and vent covers cleaned during inspection. Must maintain.
  14. License

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT BUID-UP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN ALL CHILDRENS BATHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  15. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BENEATH THE STAIRWAY AT REAR NORTH WALL MUST BE REMOVED.
  16. License

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS.APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FDLLOWING AREAS IN THE CLUTTERED LAUNDRY ROOM,IN THE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM,IN THE KITCHEN AREA BENEATH THE COUNTER NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE REFRIGERATORS ALONG THE NORTH WALL.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTTER FROM SAID AREAS,PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS DAY CARE,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BENEATH THE STAIRWAY AT REAR NORTH WALL MUST BE REMOVED.

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