Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Lake & Pulaski Child Development Center

316 N Pulaski Rd

Last inspected Oct 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Lake & Pulaski Child Development Center last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 19, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Oct 30, 2024 to Oct 19, 2026.
Has Lake & Pulaski Child Development Center 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 30, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Oct 19, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SINGE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND MIXING VALVE NEED ADJUSTING ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL STAFF WASHOOMS.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 28, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Nov 13, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR IN CLASSROOM NEXT TO STAFF TOILET ROOM AND UNUSED ROOM BOTH LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS IN SAID ROOMS UNTIL REPAIRED

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source

License

Oct 30, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW OR CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON PREMISE WHILE PREARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ON-PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING INSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOX ALONG THE SIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AS WELL AS 28 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE TOXIC PRODUCT PRODUCTS IN THE CORNER, AND INSIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE CLOSET ON 2ND FLOOR. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE CARDBOARD, AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR IN CLASSROOM NEXT TO STAFF TOILET ROOM AND UNUSED ROOM BOTH LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HANDSINKS IN SAID ROOMS UNTIL REPAIRED.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source