⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

HELEN LUCY CHILD CARE INC.

(Also Known As: HELEN LUCY CHILD CARE)

5801 N NORTHWEST HWY, CHICAGO, IL 60631

Type: Children's Services Facility

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

License #: 2215992

14
Total Inspections
10
Passed
2
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2025 Inspection

March 11, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN COLD WATER IN SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE REFRIGERATOR.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2024 Inspection

June 21, 2024• License• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STRIPPED AND HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2023 Inspection

October 19, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT OUTER DOOR SWEEP OF TODDLER ROOM. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2021 Inspection

April 22, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 18, 2020 Inspection

August 18, 2020• License• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING CABINET IN THE KITCHEN AREA.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 25, 2019 Inspection

July 25, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 14, 2018 Inspection

August 14, 2018• License• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEAL...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2017 Inspection

August 28, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout facility (in three classr...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 4, 2015 Inspection

June 4, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED INSTALLED OR OPERATED. ESTABLISHMENT IS NOW ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 1, 2014 Inspection

July 1, 2014• License• 2 violations

Violation: 7. WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT MANUAL WASHING OF UTENSILS 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 90.1 ...(+1 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections