FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CHILDREN'S CREATIVE CENTER, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
CHILDREN'S CREATIVE CENTER, INC.
(AKA: CHILDREN'S CREATIVE CENTER)
2026-2028 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO 60618
Children's Services Facility
May 23, 2025
Canvass
License #2411336
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOOD DELIVERED IN THE MORNING AROUND 9:45AM STORED ON TOP THE OTHER TRAY OF PIZZA ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 119.2F TO 120F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG FOR TODAYS FOOD.LAST RECORDING WAS ON 3-14-2025. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. POUNDS 3, VALUE 20. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.THE PREVIOUS COMPANY NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. LAST INSPECTION WAS ON 5-16-2024, MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.THE PREVIOUS COMPANY NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. LAST INSPECTION WAS ON 5-16-2024, MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection