FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
HLCDC DEVELOPMENT #2 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
March 28, 2025
License
License #2215619
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS IN CLASSROOM AS WELL AS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS #3, #4, #5, NOT IN USE ROOM #6 AND INFANT ROOM ALONG WINDOWSILLS IN CORNERS BEHIND TOYS AND FURNITURE AND STORAGE CLOSETS AND SCATTERED ALONG CARPET IN PLACE BY WINDOWS AND OFFICE SPACE BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE BLACK ANTS CRAWLING ALONG THE WALL BY HANDSINK AND CLOSET IN CLASSROOM #3. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDIDIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS #3, #4, #5, NOT IN USE ROOM #6 AND INFANT ROOM ALONG WINDOWSILLS IN CORNERS BEHIND TOYS AND FURNITURE AND STORAGE CLOSETS AND SCATTERED ALONG CARPET IN PLACE BY WINDOWS AND OFFICE SPACE BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE BLACK ANTS CRAWLING ALONG THE WALL BY HANDSINK AND CLOSET IN CLASSROOM #3. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDIDIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). 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
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection