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LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL IP, LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL IP, LLC
(AKA: LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL)
3620 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO 60618
Children's Services Facility
May 6, 2025
Canvass
License #2522561
3
Total Violations
3
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED COOKED RICE WITH VEGGIE AND RED SAUCE STORED AT HOT HOLIDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 125.2F TO 126.1F.FOOD WAS DELIVERED AT 10:10AM, TEMPERATURE TAKEN FROM SANITARIAN AND MANAGER AT 10:25AM. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F OR ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10, VALUE 170 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. AT 11:25AM NEW FOOD(RICE) DELIVERED AT TEMP OF 148F.
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 #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WATER TEMPERATURES. PRESENTLY NOT IN USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. WAREWASHING MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DO ALL UTENSIL WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WATER TEMPERATURES. PRESENTLY NOT IN USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. WAREWASHING MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DO ALL UTENSIL WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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