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3450-3454 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · CHILDRENS SERVICES FACILITY

20 inspections

1. CanvassMay 18, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT SEALED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SHELF, CEILING AND FAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOORS ADJACENT FROM THE KITCHEN NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
2. LicenseSep 19, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED SYRUP AND KETCHUP BOTTLES WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS TO BOTTLES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED COOKWARE STORED UNDER COUNTER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT COOKWARE AND MAINTAIN
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET (RIGHT HANDSINK) IN EXPLORERS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LOOSE AND PEELING CEILING TILES IN EAGER BEAVERS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 27, 2024

   0 infractions

4. CanvassAug 23, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN
   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT PREMISES, RANGING FROM 80.1F-82.8F AT ALL SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F MIMIMUM AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND 110F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
5. LicenseSep 29, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 17, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED REAR BATHROOMS DOORS WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICES. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BATHROOMS DOORS DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE KITCHEN.
7. CanvassMay 9, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSEVRED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM, 20 DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA WITH LEFTOVER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED REAR BATHROOMS DOORS WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICES. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BATHROOMS DOORS DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE KITCHEN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN VERY CLUTTERD. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 2, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11: MISSING CEILING TILE AND OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND VENT ABOVE WASHER/DRYERS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
9. CanvassOct 26, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 15 BEHIND WASHER AND DRYER, 0VER 10 BEHIND WATER COOLER JUGS ON FLOOR, 6 ON LEDGE NEXTTO STOVE, 5 ON BOTTOM ON SHELF BEHIND CHANGING TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • EXCESSIVE ITEMS AND STORAGE ON FLOOR IN EXPLORER STORAGE CLOSET, UNABLE TO ACCESS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE CLOSET AND ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MISSING CEILING TILE AND OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND VENT ABOVE WASHER/DRYERS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
10. LicenseOct 29, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassSep 25, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCRTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
12. LicenseOct 21, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET IN WEST CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
13. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 13, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
14. CanvassFeb 6, 2019

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROX. 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WEST WALL IN THE REAR OF THE 3454 TODDLER ROOM, AS WELL AS APPROX. 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE WEST BACK CORNER OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND BEHIND THE EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR ON THE EAST WALL IN THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM. APPROX. 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE CREVICE AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(a).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR BACK DOOR IN THE 3454 TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD PIECES BEING USED TO HOLD UP ON OF THE LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CORNER OF THE EAST WALL IN THE REAR OF THE 3450 TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF THE 3450 TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
15. LicenseJan 11, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HALF WALLS NOTED AT TODDLERS TOILET ROOM, INSTD TO HAVE TOILET ROOMS FULLY ENCLOSED(WALLS FLOOR TO CEILING), AND INSTALL DOOR.
16. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 19, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HALF WALLS NOTED AT TODDLERS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO HAVE TOILET ROOM FULLY ENCLOSED (WALLS FLOOR TO CEILING) AND INSTALL DOOR
17. CanvassDec 11, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 5 MICE DROPPING ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND BOOK CASE, 20 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARD WORN, STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HALF WALLS NOTED AT TODDLERS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO HAVE TOILET ROOM FULLY ENCLOSED (WALLS FLOOR TO CEILING) AND INSTALL DOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
18. CanvassJun 1, 2016

    0 infractions

19. LicenseOct 23, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED, THE STAFF MICROWAVE INTERIOR IN MULTI PURPOSE ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE MULTI PURPOSE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
20. LicenseOct 30, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS, ALSO REPLACE LIGHTS THAT ARE OUT IN CLASSROOMS.