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RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE, INC.

4908 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE, INC. has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 12, 2013. The most recent inspection, on September 11, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 18 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control 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.

  • 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 13, 2024. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2021. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 26, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 2 times on August 29, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on September 11, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

18 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19--- NOTED RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED TO LIFT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.
  2. License

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED TO LIFT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2602710 ON 9-13-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47- OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE FOR THE KITCHEN STOVE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.#49-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
  3. License

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE FOR THE KITCHEN STOVE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST UPPER FREEZER COMPARTMENT OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT (LOCATED IN HALLWAY) WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER OR INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISHES IN THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE; FACILITY ONLY HAD TEST STRIPS WHICH INDICATE IF WATER REACHED 180 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CORRECT STRIPS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED REACH-IN MILK COOLER FREEZER (HALLWAY) WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
  8. License

    3 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED MILK AT 44.6-46.6F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE KEPT BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO STORE WASTE IN THE ALLEY. PREMISES IS USING CITY OF CHICAGO GARBAGE CANS FOR WASTE PICKUP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER FROM A WASTE HAULING COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
  9. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S AND UNISEX BATHROOM
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE UNUSED BROKEN DISH MACHINE AND ALL UNUSED ITEMS FROM KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BLUE ROOM KIDS WASHROOM
  10. License

    5 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NOTED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S AND UNISEX BATHROOM
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE DISH MACHINE AND ALL UNUSED ITEMS FROM KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BLUE ROOM KIDS WASHROOM
  11. Recent Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • : 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • : 3-304.14(B) WET WIPING CLOTHS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE "BLUE ROOM" HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE "GREEN ROOM" WASHROOM HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE GREATER HOT WATER PRESSURE.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14(B) WET WIPING CLOTHS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-301.12(A) BABIES BOTTLES, BOTTLE NIPPLES AND PACIFIERS BEING IMPROPERLY WASHED IN A TWO COMPARTMENT CLASSROOM SINK AND USING AN UNAPPROVED METHOD OF SANITIZING WITH A MICROWAVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT FROM THE CLASSROOM AND DO ALL WASHING AND SANITIZING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE "BLUE ROOM" HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE "GREEN ROOM" WASHROOM HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE GREATER HOT WATER PRESSURE.
  13. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. License

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES THAT WERE BROUGHT IN FROM THE CATERER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 50.2F,COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.8F,TOFU AT 50.1F, YOGURT AT 60.1F,STRING MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 52.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35#'S OF FOOD WORTH $135.40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MAIN ENTRANCE AND THE NORTH RED SIDE CLASSROOM DOUBLE DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT THE BOTTOMS CENTER WHERE DOORS MEET.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND CENTERS OF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE CITY DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED FOR THE FACILITY,THE CITY GARBAGE CANS HAVE BROKEN LIDS WITH 2-4 INCH HOLES ON TOP OF LIDS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CITY GARBAGE CANS AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERS COVERED,RODENT-PROOFED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT BULB BURNT-OUT INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN THE NORTH BLUE STUDENT TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING COVER AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
  15. License

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PULL OVEN OUT, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR LEADING OUT TO GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
  17. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE STOCK OFF FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENTILATION COVERS IN CLASSROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN. COVING MISSING FROM WALL NOT CLASSROOM AND HALLWAY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MISSING COVING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNNEECESSARY ARTICLES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
  18. License

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM PANEL OF MILK COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.

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