FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Wee Read Day Care Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
August 4, 2025
License
License #2216033
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN CORNER BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, ON ROLLING CABINET TOP AND IN CARDBOARD BOX, ON FLOOR AROUND PERIMETER OF HOT WATER HEATER ROOM, AROUND PERIMETER OF CLASSROOMS BEHIND LARGE TOYS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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 APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN CORNER BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, ON ROLLING CABINET TOP AND IN CARDBOARD BOX, ON FLOOR AROUND PERIMETER OF HOT WATER HEATER ROOM, AROUND PERIMETER OF CLASSROOMS BEHIND LARGE TOYS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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
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CDPH Food Protection