TIPPY TOT DAYCARE CENTER, INC.

9135 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

16 inspections

CanvassApr 10, 2025
7 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED MISSING FAUCET HANDLE IN STAFF HAND SINK IN PORCUPINE CLASS, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(C) : MUST REMOVE DUST IN CUBBIES IN TURTLE CLASSROOM AND DEBRI BUILD FROM FRONT & WINDOWSILLS AND REFRIGERATOR
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - : 6-501.18 : OBSERVED SOILED PLUMBLING FIXTURES IN KIDS'BATHROOM, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.13 : OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN ALL CLASSROOMS CEILING AND DRY FOOD AREA FLOOR TILED CRACKED AND CHIPPED IN TURTLE CLASSROOM, AND STAFF TOLIET ROOM FLOOR TILE & LOOSE WALL BASE IN STAFF BREAK ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - : 6-501.114 : OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS STORED BETWEEN KIDS' RESTROOM AND STAFF AREA AND MOP SINK CLOSET, MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.16 : OBSERVED MOP STORED INCORRECTLY IN UTILITY CLOSET MUST INSTALL A HOOK SYSTEM TO PROPERLY STORE DRY MOP.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.16 : OBSERVED CHIPPING AND PEELING ON WALLS IN KIDS' TOILET ROOM & PORCUPINE ROOM, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 5, 2024
7 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED MISSING FAUCET HANDLE IN STAFF HAND SINK IN PORCUPINE CLASS, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(C) : MUST REMOVE DUST IN CUBBIES IN TURTLE CLASSROOM AND DEBRI BUILD FROM FRONT & WINDOWSILLS AND REFRIGERATOR
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 6-501.18 : OBSERVED SOILED PLUMBLING FIXTURES IN KIDS'BATHROOM, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.13 : OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN ALL CLASSROOMS CEILING AND DRY FOOD AREA FLOOR TILED CRACKED AND CHIPPED IN TURTLE CLASSROOM, AND STAFF TOLIET ROOM FLOOR TILE & LOOSE WALL BASE IN STAFF BREAK ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.16 : OBSERVED CHIPPING AND PEELING ON WALLS IN KIDS' TOILET ROOM & PORCUPINE ROOM, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.16 : OBSERVED MOP STORED INCORRECTLY IN UTILITY CLOSET MUST INSTALL A HOOK SYSTEM TO PROPERLY STORE DRY MOP.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.114 : OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS STORED BETWEEN KIDS' RESTROOM AND STAFF AREA AND MOP SINK CLOSET, MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFeb 26, 2024
13 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED MISSING FAUCET HANDLE IN STAFF HAND SINK IN PORCUPINE CLASS, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATUR AT HANDSINK IN KIDS'BATHROOM 2ND SINK 95.9F 3RD SINK 95.0F, MUST BE AT 100.F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.HOT RUNNING WATER IS NOW RESTORED AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 11:05 A.M. (PRIORTY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) (CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH NO CURRENT RECEIPT/ REQUIRED DOCUMENTS OF SERVICE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - OBSERVED CLEAN POTS & PANS STORED ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN POTS IN PANS IN PROPERLY.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED GREASE TRAP LID RUSTY UNDER 3 PART SINK MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED WATER OVERFLOWING FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3 PART SINK, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED)
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST REMOVE DUST IN CUBBIES IN TURTLE CLASSROOM AND DEBRI BUILD FROM FRONT & WINDOWSILLS AND REFRIGERATOR.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 PARK SINK, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED SOILED PLUMBLING FIXTURES IN KIDS'BATHROOM, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN ALL CLASSROOMS CEILING AND DRY FOOD AREA FLOOR TILED CRACKED AND CHIPPED IN TURTLE CLASSROOM, AND STAFF TOLIET ROOM FLOOR TILE & LOOSE WALL BASE IN STAFF BREAK ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED CHIPPING AND PEELING ON WALLS IN KIDS' TOILET ROOM & PORCUPINE ROOM, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MOP STORED INCORRECTLY IN UTILITY CLOSET MUST INSTALL A HOOK SYSTEM TO PROPERLY STORE DRY MOP.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS STORED BETWEEN KIDS' RESTROOM AND STAFF AREA AND MOP SINK CLOSET, MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
LicenseFeb 24, 2023
2 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KIDS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR(CRACK TILE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING BY THE FRONT CLASS ROOMS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN
LicenseAug 24, 2022
0 infractions
CanvassJun 7, 2021
3 infractions
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CELING IN INFANT ROOM, LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND CLASSROOM AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
License Re-InspectionSep 22, 2020
6 infractions
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SOME TOY STORAGE SHELVES.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SINK GASKETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT CLASS ROOMS,UPPER WALL AT FRONT WINDOW AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN INFANTS ROOM,LOWER WALL AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE DOOR FRAME AT FURNACE ROOM.MUST SEAL GAP AT COUNTER TOP IN PREP AREA AND AROUND PIPES IN CHILDREN TOILET ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN INFANTS ROOM.
LicenseJul 28, 2020
8 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SOME TOY STORAGE SHELVES.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SINK GASKETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT CLASS ROOMS,UPPER WALL AT FRONT WINDOW AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN INFANTS ROOM,LOWER WALL AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE DOOR FRAME AT FURNACE ROOM.MUST SEAL GAP AT COUNTER TOP IN PREP AREA AND AROUND PIPES IN CHILDREN TOILET ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN INFANTS ROOM.
LicenseJan 18, 2019
1 infraction
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP BY THE LOCK OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED.
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 5, 2018
1 infraction
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP BY THE LOCK OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED.
CanvassNov 28, 2018
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND FOOD DRY STORAGE SHELF LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY BY THE FOOD PREP AREA, 5 RODENT DROPPING LOCATED AROUND THE REAR DOOR, AND 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL AND ON THE WINDOW LEDGE OF THE INFANT SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP BY THE LOCK OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER (OLD HAND WASHING SINK) BEING STORED IN THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
CanvassNov 3, 2017
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BLACK DIRT AT CORNER AT THE FOOD PREP ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FLOOR IN CLASSROOMS SUCH AS UNDER THE BOOKSHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING BY THE MIRROR IN THE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR, AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
LicenseAug 24, 2016
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEAL OPENING IN CEILING IN NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR WINDOW IN INFANT ROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN CLASSROOM AREAS. REPAIR CEILING IN CHILDREN WASHROOM AND ALONG SOUTH WALL IN CLASSROOM AREA(WATER DAMAGE).
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 23, 2015
0 infractions
CanvassSep 18, 2015
3 infractions
- 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
  - PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT AND OF THE HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST.
LicenseApr 14, 2014
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR