ONWARD NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

5423-31 W DIVERSEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Children's Services Facility

14 inspections

CanvassMay 27, 2026
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR WITHOJUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT- FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ANTS FROM FLOORS UNDER RUGS AND SHELVES OF PENGUIN CLASSROOM.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
LicenseApr 2, 2025
9 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH WIPING CLOTH HANGING FROM THE SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDSINK IS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY; SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE BASEBOARD NEAR THE BOILER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGEMENT SWEPT IT UP PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTH ON HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KOALAS AND LITTLE BEAR CLASSROOMS AND ALSO IN THE LITTLE BEARS CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENT IN THE KITCHENS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMay 31, 2024
4 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HAND WAHSING SINK IN BLUE BIRDS 1 CLASSROOM AND IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED CEILING TILES GAPS/BUCKLING/WARPED IN THE LITTLE BEARS BATHROOM, BUMBLE BEES AND TIGERS BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED VENTS/VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ARE STAINED/DIRTY LENT DEBRIS, NAMELY, IN THE BUTTERFLIES, BUMBLE BEES, KOALA AND TIGERS BATHROOMS AND CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMay 10, 2023
0 infractions
LicenseAug 10, 2022
3 infractions
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES STACKED IN THE DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVER INSIDE THE BUMBLE BEE CLASSROOM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
LicenseAug 20, 2020
1 infraction
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFeb 4, 2020
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - - OBSERVED THE CHILDREN'S HANDWASH SINKS IN THE CLASSROOMS, NOT ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED. MUST REPAIR SINKS TO PROVIDE A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. -
CanvassDec 9, 2019
6 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR SOUTH END STAFF WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE STAFF 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BLUE BIRDS CLASS ROOM SHOWED MANAGER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2222542 DATED:09/19/2018 56 MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILET ROOMS. - Dec 19, 2018 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 12/16/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
LicenseSep 19, 2018
10 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - 2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AREA AND NEAR THE PLAYGROUND ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-202.15: MUST PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP FOR THE PLAYGROUND ENTRANCE DOOR.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - 4-903.11(A): OBSERVED ARTICLES INSIDE SOME CLASSROOM STORAGE CLOSETS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ARTICLES TO BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND ALLOWING ACCESSIBILITY FOR ADEQUATE FLOOR CLEANING.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-202.16: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN AND SOME CLASSROOMS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE STAFF MICROWAVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-205.15(B): MUST REPAIR WASHBOWL SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS STAFF BATHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE CLASSROOM SINKS, INSIDE THE CLASSROOM CLOSETS, IN THE MAINTENANCE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - 6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILET ROOMS.
Canvass Re-InspectionAug 30, 2017
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BLUE BIRDS #2,KOALAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN PENGUINIS NEAR WATER TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SEA TURTLES,PANTHERS,WIGGLE WORMS.
CanvassAug 23, 2017
5 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN 1ST FL. FOOD STORAGE AREA AT 55.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 4- CRATES OF 1/2 PINTS OF MILKS RANGING FROM 45.1F-50.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 100LBS.$60(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BLUE BIRDS #2,KOALAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN PENGUINIS NEAR WATER TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SEA TURTLES,PANTHERS,WIGGLE WORMS.
LicenseAug 26, 2016
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN UNUSED REAR 3 DOOR COOLER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FRONT STORAGE AREA, AND IN PANTHER COATROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN ZEBRA CLASS ROOM.
CanvassJun 15, 2015
1 infraction
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE.
LicenseAug 5, 2014
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STALL LOCK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM COMPUTER DESKS AND ALL SHELVING UNITS IN CLASS ROOMS KOALOAS,ZEBRAS,WIGGLE WORM.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN ZEBRA ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM ALL WALLS IN HALLWAY AND DOORS OF CLASSROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KOALAS,ZEBRA CEILING & TOILET ROOM,WIGGLE WORM ROOM AND TOILET ROOM ,BLUE BIRD I & II WALL DAMAGED IN TOILET ROOM AND CLASS ROOM,BOY'S TOILET ROOM & KITCHEN NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AND FOOD STORAGE AREA,WIGGLE WORM,BLUE BIRD I & II.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.