⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER INC.

(Also Known As: NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER)

5443 - 5451 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639

Type: Children's Services Facility

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Belmont Cragin

License #: 2215693

16
Total Inspections
9
Passed
6
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2025 Inspection

March 21, 2025• License• 7 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQU(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 30, 2024 Inspection

May 30, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR SWEEP WITH SMALL GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE EXIT/OUTER DOOR NEAR THE TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 21, 2024 Inspection

May 21, 2024• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AT 9AM WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 27, 2023 Inspection

July 27, 2023• License Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15--OBSERVED LARGE GAP ON BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOORS LOCATED BY THE 3-5 YEAR OLD CLASSROOMS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR P...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 24, 2023 Inspection

July 24, 2023• License Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(MILK). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER O...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 20, 2023 Inspection

July 20, 2023• License• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE GAP ON BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOORS LOCATED BY THE 3-5 YEAR OLD CLASSROOMS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 18, 2020 Inspection

November 18, 2020• License• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH EXTERIOR DOORS IN THE INFANT ROOM. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 22, 2019 Inspection

October 22, 2019• License Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2019 Inspection

October 17, 2019• License Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2019 Inspection

October 10, 2019• License• 8 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FILE CABINET IN THE DRY STORAGE ...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 8, 2018 Inspection

November 8, 2018• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. ...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 1, 2017 Inspection

August 1, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAWER ON CABINET IN KITCHEN.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 25, 2017 Inspection

July 25, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROP...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2016 Inspection

December 19, 2016• License• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AND THRU OUT A...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2016 Inspection

June 10, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(+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