More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Children's Center Inc last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 14, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Oct 25, 2023 to Oct 14, 2025.
Has Children's Center Inc ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 25, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
License
Oct 14, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-201.13 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AND COVING IN POOR REPAIR ON THE WALL LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 15, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 8, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR PROPER GARBAGE DISPOSAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FOUND THE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FOUND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.