EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCARE CENTER

Address: 5044 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Jan 22, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (20 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-01-22 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN KITCHEN PANTRY AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING T
• Pass — 2025-01-16 00:00:00 () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER SINK INTERIOR CADINETS AROUND GREASE TRAPS.
• Pass — 2024-01-22 00:00:00 () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT BY THE EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING/PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXI PAINT.
• Pass — 2023-11-07 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2022-02-01 00:00:00 () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTE
• Pass — 2021-10-21 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2020-02-18 00:00:00 () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING BEHIND TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
• Fail — 2020-02-10 00:00:00 () 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR TO
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-05-01 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO
• Pass — 2018-02-01 00:00:00 () 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed 1 light not working in dry storage room in kitchen. Must repair and maintain same. | 38. VENTILAT
• Pass — 2017-10-31 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CON
• Pass — 2016-05-13 00:00:00 () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT HOT WATER KNOB OF WASHBOWL SINK IN RM# 106. MUST REPAIR.
• Pass — 2016-02-18 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS IN THE BASES OF THE DOORS IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSROOMS: 105 RIGHT SIDE; 107 LEFT
• Fail — 2016-02-16 00:00:00 () 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1631397 ON 2/5/16 NOT CORRECTED. (18)OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-15 DROPPINGS IN EACH OF THE STORA
• Fail — 2016-02-05 00:00:00 () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPX 5-15 DROPPINGS IN EACH OF THE STORA
• Pass — 2015-09-11 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN. | 33. FOOD AND NON-
• Pass — 2014-03-12 00:00:00 () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT ONE HANDSINK IN FIRST WASHROOM OF CLASSROOM 106 AND AT ONE SINK I
• Pass — 2012-01-30 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an
• Fail — 2012-01-26 00:00:00 () 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodent
• Fail — 2012-01-23 00:00:00 () 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodent

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