Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 2, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source
Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL
Molade' Child Development Center
1120 N Lamon Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Molade' Child Development Center last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 7 inspections on record, from Jun 7, 2024 to Nov 2, 2026.
- Has Molade' Child Development Center ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 7, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspectionsCanvass
Oct 26, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.THE PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENTED A XEROX COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.ADVISED PERSON-IN-CHARGE (COPY OF SAID CERTIFICATE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE);INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ORIGINAL SAID CERTIFICATE AND POST AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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 issuesnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION; FINAL HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AT 108F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 180F (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM WHERE DOORS MEET (FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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 insectsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 26, 2026 · Original Source
License
Feb 7, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE SINGLE HANDWASHING WASH BOWL SINKS IN THE STAFF WASHROOM AT 87.4F, THE GRASSHOPPER CLASSROOM AT 88.3F AND THE CATERPILLAR ROOM AT 95.5F. INSTRUCTED THE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. MANAGER CALLED MANINTENECE WHO MADE AN ADJUSTMENT AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN CORRECTED TO 105.0F AT THE STAFF WASHRROM, 103.2F AND 104.5 F AT THE GRASSHOPPER AND CATERPILLAR CLASSROOMS RESPECTIVELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CONDIMENT CONTAINERS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE DUMPSTER WITH GARBAGE/TRASH BAGS ON TOP OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA LITTERED WITH GARBAGE ON THE GROUND ALONG WITH TRASH BAGS INSIDE AN OLD WOODEN BABY BED. MANAGER CLEANED UP THE DUMPSTER AREA AND THE LIDS ARE TIGHTLY CLOSED ON THE WASTE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE BUSY BEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENT IN THE BUSY BEE CLASSROOM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Aug 2, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WATER STAINS AND/OR GAPS IN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BUNNY RABBIT, GRASSHOPPER, AND CATTERPILLAR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED VENTS WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE ALLSTAFF RESTROOM, BUNNY RABBIT CLASSROOM AND BATHROOM, GRASS HOPPER CLASSROOM, CATERPILLARS CLASSROOM AND BUSY BEES CLASSROOM BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Jun 14, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WATER STAINS AND/OR GAPS IN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BUNNY RABBIT, GRASSHOPPER, AND CATTERPILLAR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 70.5F AT WASH BOWL SINK IN THE TREE HOPPERS CLASSROOM BATHROOM, TREE HOPPERS CLASSROOM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 70.2F, LIGHTING BUGS CLASSROOM BATHROOM WASH BOWL SINK AT 71.1F, AT THE LIGHTING BUGS CLASSROOM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 70.0F AND THE BUSY BEE CLASSROOMS BATHROOM WASH BOWL SINK AT 71.1 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED VENTS WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE ALLSTAFF RESTROOM, BUNNY RABBIT CLASSROOM AND BATHROOM, GRASS HOPPER CLASSROOM, CATERPILLARS CLASSROOM AND BUSY BEES CLASSROOM BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 14, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Jun 11, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 70.5F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TREE HOPPERS CLASSROOM, TREE HOPPERS CLASSROOM UTILITY SINK AT 70.2F, LIGHTING BUGS CLASSROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 71.1F, AT THE LIGHTING BUGS CLASSROOM UTILITY SINK AT 70.0F AND THE BUSY BEE CLASSROOMS BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 71.1 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED ENGINEER/CONTRACTOR ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WATER STAINS AND/OR GAPS IN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BUNNY RABBIT, GRASSHOPPER, AND CATTERPILLAR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED VENTS WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE ALLSTAFF RESTROOM, BUNNY RABBIT CLASSROOM AND BATHROOM, GRASS HOPPER CLASSROOM, CATERPILLARS CLASSROOM AND BUSY BEES CLASSROOM BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source
License
Jun 7, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED/STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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 issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 70.5F AT WASH BOWL SINK IN THE TREE HOPPERS CLASSROOM BATHROOM, TREE HOPPERS CLASSROOM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 70.2F, LIGHTING BUGS CLASSROOM BATHROOM WASH BOWL SINK AT 71.1F, THE LIGHTING BUGS CLASSROOM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 70.0F AND THE BUSY BEE CLASSROOM BATHROOM WASH BOWL SINK AT 71.1 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WATER STAINS AND/OR GAPS IN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BUNNY RABBIT, GRASSHOPPER, AND CATTERPILLAR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED VENTS WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE ALLSTAFF RESTROOM, BUNNY RABBIT CLASSROOM AND BATHROOM, GRASS HOPPER CLASSROOM, CATERPILLARS CLASSROOM AND BUSY BEES CLASSROOM BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source