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UNIVERSITY CHILDREN'S CENTER

446 E ONTARIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

UNIVERSITY CHILDREN'S CENTER has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 18, 2017. The most recent inspection, on October 22, 2025, found no infractions.

4 of 13 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2024. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 October 15, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on September 18, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 14 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2024. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

13 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. License

    2 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HELD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PIRORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. LATEST PEST CONTROL SERVICE IN LOG BOOK DATED FOR MAY OF 2024. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECENT PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM INFANT CHANGING STATION HANDWASHING SINKS IN SEVERAL CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED TO DRY SPILLS LEFT OUT DAMP ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS DRY OR IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE WITH EASILY-REMOVABLE BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER WITH MODEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE WITH EASILY-REMOVABLE BLADE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STANDS TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DUAL MICROWAVE/OVEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED TO WRAP KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA... 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, 2 DOOR FREEZER AND BOTH MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER NOZZLE IN DISREPAIR ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR SPACE IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS (MILK, SEASONAL FRUITS, CREPES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH @ IN USE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA... 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, 2 DOOR FREEZER AND BOTH MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER NOZZLE IN DISREPAIR ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR SPACE IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. License

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENT IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. License

    2 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ( PROBE THERMOMETER ) ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD STORED ABOVE CHILDREN'S FOOD IN DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT BOTTOM SHELF OR IN A SEPARATE COOLERS.
  11. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • - MUST INVERT CLEAN BOWLS ON THE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • - OBSERVED EXCESS TRASH AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND OF THE INDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE. MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN ENCLOSURE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DEBRIS, AND FOOD THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • - OBSERVED A DENSE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND ORGANIZE THE REMAINDER OF EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES. STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR ON SHELVING THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID LOCATIONS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  13. License

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • IN INFANT ROOM 1 FOUND THE TOP PORTION OF THE WALL BASE ABOVE THE HAND SINK WARPED, CRACKED AND WATER DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO HAVE WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK IN ROOM INFANT ROOM 4.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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