Dirty Floors at Daycare Center: Health Inspections

Failed establishments had serious violations that weren't correctable during the inspection. A fail rating does not mean the business's license is automatically suspended.

All inspections are done on a routine canvass, unless otherwise noted.

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Ravenswood Community Childcare Center, 4908 N. Damen Ave.
Inspection date: Aug. 14
Results: Pass
Violations: A complaint brought an inspector to the daycare center. While there, dust and debris was found inside the cabinets of the kitchen and classrooms along with the floors.

Unfinished wooden shelves needs to be sealed for easy cleaning. Management needs to remove the rust on the grease trap under the three-compartment sink and remove unnecessary clutter from the storage area.

Little Fox Day School, 5014 N. Lincoln Ave.
Inspection date: Aug. 13
Results: Pass
Violations: An inspector found dirty floors in the furnace room, closet and throughout the basement. Missing and damaged ceiling panels in classrooms need to be replaced and management needs to organize unnecessary articles in the closet to prevent pest harborage.

Kiko Meat Market, 5077 N. Lincoln Ave.
Inspection date: Aug. 13
Results: Pass
Violations: After an Aug. 6 inspection where mouse droppings were found, inspectors returned to the meat market. 

This time, there was no evidence of rodent activity. Management still needs to clean excessive food debris and grease build-up on equipment like coolers, freezers, storage shelves, prep tables, slicer and food storage bins. Cleaning towels also weren’t stored in approved sanitizer.