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UCHICAGO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DREXEL

5610 S DREXEL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

UCHICAGO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DREXEL has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 26, 2013. The most recent inspection, on June 22, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The last 4 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded once on July 13, 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 once on February 26, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 12 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 29, 2022. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 13, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on July 13, 2018. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

15 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN COVER DUSTY IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON SOME VENTILATION FANS IN SOME CHILDRENS WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENT FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
  7. License

    3 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST REPAIR LID ON RECEPTACLES IN REST ROOMS TO PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE COVERAGE OF RECEPTACLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN MECHANICAL ROOM AND ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REPLACE OR REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PRESCHOOL 2 CLASSROOM.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CABINETS IN KITCHEN OF DEBRIS.
  9. License

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEEE POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEALL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED FAUCET NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN PRE-SCHOOL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TIMED FAUCET ON SINK IN PRE-SCHOOL 1 WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND BETWEEN OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL LITTER AND DEBRIS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN MECHANICAL ROOM AND ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING THE MILK IN THE KITCHEN.
  11. License

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS IN CLASS ROOMS AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS IN THE STUDENT WASH ROOMS AS NEEDED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASS ROOM CLOSETS AS NEEDED.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASSROOOMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN INFANTS #2 & TODDLER #2-NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR & TODDLER #1 ALONG WALL BASES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN WALL IN TODDLER #1 ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN YOUNG PRESCHOOL #2,PRESCHOOL #2,TODDLER#1,INFANTS #2 & STAFF TOILETROOM REAR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN PRESCHOOL #2,STAINED CEILING TILE IN YOUNG PRESCHOOL #2 & PRESCHOOL #2,WORN THRESHOLD AT KITCHEN GARBAGE DOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PRESCHOOL #2 SINK AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK IN TOILET ROOM INFANTS #2 & ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM OF YOUNG PRESCHOOL #1.
  13. License

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  14. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.
  15. License

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVEIW. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.

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